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Friday, November 23, 2012

Cyber Monday: Finding Deals From Your Stoneham Home

Are you gearing up to let your fingers do the walking on Cyber Monday?

Stoneham residents who didn’t want to brave the crowds on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday still have one more big chance to save courtesy of Cyber Monday. Similar to the two other major shopping events, Cyber Monday differs in that consumers don’t have to leave the comfort of their own homes (or offices) to take advantage of some pretty big pre-holiday deals. All the bargains laid out for Cyber Monday are for online shoppers only. So how can you find the best deals online this Cyber Monday? While most major retailers that have an online presence aren’t tipping their hats on their online deals just yet, many have splash pages set up that they're inviting shoppers to bookmark in advance of the Nov. 26 shopping holiday. Here are just …

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Buyer Beware: 10 Holiday Shopping Tips from the Better Business Bureau

Check out the shopping suggestions offered by the Better Business Bureau before visiting stores in the Stoneham area or buying gifts online this holiday season

[Editor's note: The information below is from a Better Business Bureau (BBB) press statement.] Tip 1 – Know Before You Go Many retailers will release their Black Friday deals online, in social media and other publications. Research where the sales are and make a list of your gift priorities to compare prices and plan your day of deals. Since many advertisements will begin before the actual sale, build up a coupon collection as soon as possible. Remember to bring ads with you on Black Friday just in case the price is not what you expected. Tip 2 – Don’t Fall for False Advertising Despite the BBB's effort to advance trust in the marketplace, some companies will resort to advertisements that are untrue, misleading, deceptive, or plain …

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