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Rite Aid files for bankruptcy https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/15/business/rite-aid-bankrupty-hnk-intl/index.html

I'm pretty sure there is no noticeable differences between the new and old models aside from appearance. If anything Sony probably is using cheaper components to cut costs so I wouldn't switch.

Scans: https://gottadeal.com/scans/meijer-toy-catalog

Shop: https://gottadeal.com/sale/walmart-toy-book Scans: https://gottadeal.com/scans/walmart-toy-book

Next contest! As I said we'll be switching up the retailers and gift card amounts for each contest. To be entered, reply to this thread with a caption for each of these 3 classic Black Friday photos: Contest will be open until 11:59pm CT on Sunday, October 22nd. I will then randomly choose 3 members who entered and you'll each win a $25 Best Buy gift card! Note: unlike past years with t-shirt contests, if you won a gift card you are welcome to try for another. Good luck to everyone! PHOTO #1 PHOTO #2 PHOTO #3

The 5 winners for this contest are: joymm58 ilikefree Hubbalance cllehto dantegirl Congrats and check your PMs for your gift card. Next contest soon...

Sale starts in less than 30 minutes. https://www.walmart.com

Sale is live today. Some nice deals if you're able to combine the 2 $10 off coupons with the 20% or 30% if you have one.

Sam's Club has new membership discounts through the 15th: https://gottadeal.com/link/igp7 $15 for standard Club membership, $55 for Plus (half price). Plus gets you free shipping on 99% of items, free pickup, discounted same-day delivery, 2% back in Sam's Cash and other perks. Sam's Club also posted their holiday gift guide: https://gottadeal.com/deal/423672

48 of the top deals to shop during Prime Big Deal Days, kicking off October 10-11 https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-big-deal-days-best-deals-2023?utm_source=amazonnewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=100423&utm_term=pbdddeals

https://www.kohls.com Press release: https://gottadeal.com/deal/423619 A lot of stackable discounts: - 20% off coupon (possible 30% with Kohl's card) - $10 off $50 sitewide coupon - $10 Kohl's Cash with every $50 spent - Free shipping on all orders with no minimum - $10 off $50 in home for Rewards members - $10 off $50 in toys for Rewards members

Before we get to the contest, you'll notice that there are no t-shirts being given away this year. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances I'll be busier than normal with non-GD stuff over the next few months so I'm trying to lighten my workload. Emailing gift cards is much quicker than packaging, labeling and shipping out dozens of shirts. Your understanding is appreciated. Look for more of these kinds of giveaways throughout the next couple of months with gift card prizes from different retailers. --- Time for the first contest of the year and it's one of the classics! To be entered, reply to this thread with a Black Friday or holiday shopping themed haiku. For those unfamiliar, a haiku is a 3-line poem with the first, second and third lines having 5, 7 and 5 syllables respectively. It does not have to rhyme, but should create some kind of imagery in the reader's head, so be creative! An example Black Friday haiku would be: people skipping lines (5 syllables) crashing carts into others (7 syllables) glad i stay at home (5 syllables) You can include more than one haiku in your post but it will not increase your odds. Also please do not post multiple times in the thread - keep all your haikus in one post. Also don't just re-use your (or someone else's) haiku from past years - come up with new ones! Contest will be open until 11:59pm CT on Wednesday, October 11th. I will then randomly choose 5 members who entered and you'll each win a $15 Amazon gift card! Good luck to everyone!

Deal preview: https://gottadeal.com/link/8kg1

Anything in particular that you'll be keeping an eye on this year as the sales and deals start?

Sale is live today: https://www.target.com $10 off $50 or $25 off $100 in toys, $15 gift card with $50 household essentials purchase and some decent offers on Halloween/fall and Christmas stuff already. 30% off costumes and Halloween/fall decor, 50% off Christmas trees, 40% off Christmas lights and decorations. Plus their usual offers on clothing, grocery, kitchen, home, etc.

Scans: https://gottadeal.com/scans/amazon-toy-catalog Also available in PDF format on Amazon's Holiday Toy List mini-site.

Scans: https://gottadeal.com/scans/target-october-1st This ad has their Target Circle Week deals as well.

Circle Week press release with deals listed: https://corporate.target.com/press/releases/2023/09/Target-Circle-Week-Returns-Oct-1-7-with-Deep-Savin

Prize club prizes have been shipped They were shipped first class mail and after reading the very confusing USPS guidelines I'm still not 100% sure if the packages qualify for that level of service or if I was supposed to pay 3x the cost for a higher level so if any of you get a package with postage due and you want me to reimburse you, just send me a PM. Hopefully it's not an issue.

Here are the synopses and casts for the Hallmark movies: https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/christmas/countdown-to-christmas-2023-preview/** https://www.hallmarkmoviesandmysteries.com/miracles-of-christmas/miracles-of-christmas-2023-preview/**

Amazon announced a bunch of new smart home and other products at an event today: https://www.amazon.com/b/?node=118701522011

Shop the sale here! https://corporate.walmart.com/news/2023/10/05/walmart-kicks-off-holiday-deals-with-oct-9-12-savings-event Event Dates and Hours: The Walmart Deals Holiday Kickoff event runs Monday, October 9 at 7:00p.m. ET through Thursday, October 12. Deal Sneak Peek Electronics * Apple Watch SE (1st Gen) GPS, 44mm Space Gray Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport Band for $149.00 (reg. $320) * (Open Box) Dell Chromebook 11.6-inch Intel Celeron N3060 4GB RAM 16GB 2022 Latest OS Bundle: Wireless Mouse, Bluetooth/Wireless Airbuds By Certified 2 Day Express for $69.99 (reg. $179.99) * HP 15" Pentium 4/128 Silver for $199.00 (reg. $249.00) * Sony 75” Class BRAVIA XR X90K 4K HDR Full Array LED with Smart Google TV (XR75X90K) for $998.00 (reg. $1,498.00) Toys * AVAPOW 6000A Car Battery Jump Starter with Dual USB Quick Charge and DC Output, 12V Jump Pack with Built-in LED Bright Light - $87.99, Was $229.99 * Mega Barbie The Movie Dreamhouse 1795 Pcs. for $139.99 (reg. $197.49) * LEGO Super Heroes THE BATMAN - BATMOBILE for $55.00 (reg. $99.99) Home * Keurig K-Mini Plus Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, Black for $50.00 (reg. $109.00) * Keurig Flavored Variety Coffee Collection K-Cup Pods, 42 Count Variety Pack for $19.98 (reg. $28.49) * iHome Nova S1 Pro, Lidar Mapping Self-Empty Robot - $177.00 (reg. $399.99) * Miko Home Air Purifier with Multiple Speeds Timer True HEPA Filter for $57.99 (reg. $119.99) * Cricut Maker 3 Machine Tools and Rainbow Vinyl Bundle for $429.99 (reg. $489.99) * Black & Decker BHVHC15 1500 Watt 22-Inch Ceramic Heater - $44.99, Was $74.99 Clothing * NanoFlex TR 2.0 Men's Training Shoes for $39.97 (reg. $100) * Crocs Men's and Women's Crocband Clog for $29.99 (reg. $49.99) * Reebok Hybrid Zip Up Jacket - $21.90, Was $32.88 * Dockers Casual Chino Pant - $19.99, Was $58 * Modern Moments by Gerber Baby Bodysuits & Pants Set, 6-Piece (Newborn-12 Months) - $14.98, Was $27.06 Outdoor, Fitness * FitRx 2-in-1 SmartBell Gym, Interchangeable Adjustable Dumbbells and Barbell Weight Set, 100lbs., for $149.99 (reg. $249.99) * 26” 36V Hyper Mountain E-Bike for $348.00 (reg. $648) Health & Beauty * Fairywill E11 Sonic Electric Toothbrush with 5 Modes for Adults for $16.99 (reg. $49.99)

https://corporate.bestbuy.com/holiday-sneak-peek/ Every day in October, Plus and Total members1 will get exclusive access to thousands of deals and discounts on the tech they love. They also can get an early holiday gift: Members who spend $500 in October will receive a $50 reward certificate to use on Best Buy purchases in December. Best Buy will end the month giving members early access to some of the best Black Friday deals Oct. 27-29.

Press release: https://corporate.target.com/press/releases/2023/09/Target-is-Making-Holiday-Shopping-More-Affordable Circle Week 10/1 to 10/7 Deal of the Day 10/1 to 12/24 I'd expect them to have another sale to compete with Amazon's Prime sale the second week of October as well.

Prime Big Deal Days Main Page Press release: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-announces-prime-big-deal-days-2023-date There are some invite-only deals you can request access to starting today. More details here: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-big-deal-days-early-deals and an FAQ here: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-big-deal-days-faq