10 Black Friday shopping tips

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5. Know how many 'doorbusters' a store will carry
So, there are 50 people in line in front of you, all waiting to get one of the six laptops at the insanely low price. Is it worth waiting the two hours to get nothing?
Before heading out, read the fine print in the ads to see just how many of those "hot" items a store will be stocking. Some stores may only stock a half-dozen in an effort to bait-and-switch those who are not at the front of the line.
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