RossMAN

Thanks I was also wondering what Fred's is.

Mara, Something to consider when buying Dell is their small business division (which anyone can buy from) usually has better deals than their Home. However Dell Small Business charges sales tax in all states and Dell Home only charges sales tax in a few states.

I did find a $10 off $50 rebate but it's only valid if you buy it locally (not online).

Here is an indepth review of the Minolta DiMAGE Z1.

I have to agree with you on this.

As a shopper I definitely prefer Target over Walmart. You can still donate directly to the Salvation Army

Thanks waggy!

I have a fairly decent BS-meter but you're right working in retail would be good first hand experience. Pleased to make your acquaintance

Update! Darn thought it was $15 off $50 but it's $15 off $150 if you pay with an Amex credit card. In my defense it is 1:11 AM.

Guess what I found eToys.com coupon code AMEXET15 expires 12/31/2004 KBToys.com coupon code AMEXKB15 expires 12/31/2004

Conscript, My first name is Ross, pleasure to meet you. Here's how my Hot Deals odyssey began. Back in late 1998 I bought my first DVD Player which was "new technology" back then. A friend told me about Buy.com where you can buy DVD's for only $14.99 less coupons with free shipping. Of course the retail prices at the local stores were $19.99+ so I was intrigued about Buy.com Christmas 1998 800.com opened for business offering 3 DVD's for $0.99 with free shipping. Since they were based in Oregon it was even better deal, 0% sales tax no matter where you lived. I searched around the Net and discovered my first Hot Deals forum - it was instant attraction. Fast forward 6 years and a few thousand orders later here we are. Brad and I firmly believe in "why pay retail?" Hot Deals are on my mind 24/7, even when we fill up our car with gas - we never pay full retail. Our CitiBank offers a 5% rebate on supermarket, drugstore and gasoline purchases. Hot Deals and Web Hosting are part time, Brad does this full time for a living and is incredible at it. He really knows his stuff. So it's a perfect partnership! I don't work in retail, I work in the finance industry. So tell me a little about yourself

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000231FIQ If there is a toy coupon floating around I'm sure you could save another $5. Anyone have suggestions?

LOL I was doing the same thing. Going to get about 500 envelopes from CostCo, get the printer ready and some self adhesive stamps.

Just ask, what would you like it changed to?

Conscript, thank you for the kind words. I look forward to seeing dozens (hundreds??? ) more posts from you and markraby Hopefully you'll return to the GottaDeal forums after the 2005 holiday shopping season is over. We have Hot Deals year around 24/7/365. Also remember we have several forums available not just Black Friday

Great minds think alike and thanks for the compliment How do you like the GottaDeal forums so far?

It's also nice to have the physical ad for price matching purposes Call me old fashioned when it comes to BF and ads

Good question. I plan on calling the local newspaper distributor on Monday to ask where/when I can get the paper the quickest. We're having Thanksgiving dinner Wednesday night, so Thursday will be filled with watching TV and scanning BF ads.

I would agree. You can get a better DVD Burner for about the same price with a little work. The NEC ND-3500A is considered one of the best current DVD Burners on the market. Then buy an external enclosure for about $30 shipped.

Dell Home has the Dell Axim X50 for $309.15 after 15% off and $30 off $300 coupon code QKV7Q$ZZDK37D5 This coupon expires soon (maybe 30 minutes). Here is a review of the new Dell Axim X50.

Hi Conscript, What is your budget?

Congratulations on your purchase and we're happy to be of service. Out of curiosity are you going to pay for this with a VISA, MasterCard or Amex credit card?

It's difficult to find reviews on this non-USA model but I did find the JVC GR-D33US for $313.49 on CircuitCity.com Remember back in the day when a decent camcorder was $800+? Now you can find entry level models for under $500.

Good advice. We always buy the Sunday newspaper well worth the $1.50 price and it's good bathroom throne reading material

I used to deliver newspapers and remember the Black Friday ads. Huuuuuge newspapers.