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Sales from Cyber Monday

Will — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:16:32 +0000

Cyber Monday was an exciting day for online merchants, especially CSEs (Comparison Shopping Engines) like Become.com. Some of our biggest traffic was in electronics and other high-tech categories as well as shoes and puzzles and board games. Here are some of the items from those categories.

Garmin NUVI500

Toshiba 26HL67 26″ High Definition LCD TV

CD to MP3 Converter

UGG Women’s Adirondack II Winter Boot

Hannah Montana CD Board Game

If you’ve heard of other great deals, please let me know in the comments.

Will

Cyber Monday Sales

Arpana — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:53:10 +0000

It is Cyber Monday today! Now that Black Friday is behind us, its time to look for online deals and Cyber Monday Ads. Online shopping gives you a better selection, better prices and the convenience of shopping at your own time and from the comfort of your home or work.

Here are some popular searches this holiday season.

Five Piece Luggage Set

Blu-Ray Player

Flat Panel Television

Marc Jacobs Bag

Bayou classic

Black 16-gigabyte iPod Nano

Yankee Candles

HP Laptop Computer

Widescreen Computer Monitor

Christmas Party Dress

Favorite Holiday Toys

Coach Bag

If you would like to contribute other deals that you know about, feel free to comment on this post.

- Arpana

Comment:

The blu-ray player is a great value. I’ve actually been working with Warner Home Video on some blu-ray projects and am totally hooked on it! If you’re looking for a great list of cheap Blu-ray discs, head over the warner-blu.com.

More Cyber Monday Savings

Will — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:19:57 +0000

Here are some more items you can expect to save big on come Cyber Monday:

Backcountry

This Highgear Loft watch is 33% off at Backcountry.

Xbox 360

the Xbox 360 platform is selling for only $180.

Snowboard Jacket

This snowboarding jacket is not only 30% off from Backcountry, it also ships for free!

Les Paul Xbox 360 Wireless Guitar

This Guitar, for use with the Guitar Hero game on the Xbox 360, is 43% off! Based on the famous Gibson Les Paul Guitar, this wireless controller will rock your world.

Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP

The Canon Powershot A590 IS is a digital camera with 4x optical image-stabilized zoom. It’s a powerful camera that is onsale for an astonishing 54% off!

Look for these and other great deals for Cyber Monday at Become.com!

Will

Cyber Monday Savings

Justine — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:26:13 +0000

Let’s face it, not all of us are cut out to wake up at 3am the day after Thanksgiving and tackle the mobs of people also taking advantage of the sales and savings that Black Friday offers shoppers. But don’t worry, just two days later you have Cyber Monday, one of the busiest online shopping days of the year! Cyber Monday is traditionally the day when shoppers shop online for what they were not able to find on Black Friday.

Merchants and retailers are offering online shoppers plenty of opportunities to save big. Here at Become, shopping’s kind of our thing and we’re happy to help shoppers find deals and promotions retailers are offering so you can better navigate your online shopping quests come Cyber Monday. There are predictions this year that Cyber Monday 2008 will be bigger than lasts with more online deals and promotions.

In addition to online savings, hundreds of merchants are also giving customers free shipping and other discounts on orders. Regardless of what you’re looking for, there is sure to be offers for you to take advantage of. JcPenney, Zappos, Overstock.com, and Target are just a few of the many merchants offering free shipping. Be sure to check out our merchants offering Free Shipping.

Here are some featured items that were heavily discounted on Black Friday and are going to continue to see Cyber Monday savings:

GPS Systems: These useful gadgets are found on sale at every major retailer for Black Friday and many of those retailers will also keep them heavily marked down on their websites as well. All the major GPS brands will be found on sale, Garmin, Samsung, TomTom, just to name a few will be able to be found online at sites such as Home Depot, Best Buy, Target, Tiger Direct, and other electronic retailers.

Finding that your laptop isn’t as fast as it use to be? Cyber Monday will offer many deals for those wanting an upgrade. Deals on HP and Dell laptops and computers are abundant this season. With Black Friday offering prices starting as low as $299 for a Dell Inspiron laptop, Cyber Monday is sure to offer similar deals. Best Buy is also offering $250 off select Dell models. Other makes being discounted this season include HP, Toshiba, and Acer.

With the digital conversion around the corner next year, it’s never been a more perfect time to upgrade your television and the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are helping Americans make that happen with LCD HDTV’s being deeply discounted. For good deals make sure to check out Best Buy (Which is offering a Samsung 50″ Plasma HDTV for $797.99!), WalMart, Circuit City, and all other electronics retailers for savings on the TV you want.

Blu-Ray Players: With Black Friday traditionally centered around deep savings on electronics, it is no surprise to add Blu-Ray players on the list for items sure to be discounted on Cyber Monday. Every major online electronics retailer is bound to have major savings.

Digital Frames: With the rise of digital cameras, it is no surprise the popularity of digital frames is growing. Digital frames can be bought in varying frame sizes as well as memory card capacity. There are even digital phone key chains and digital photo ornaments. Digital frames can be found everywhere electronics are sold. So check out BestBuy, Sears, Macy’s, and other online merchants for deals this Cyber Monday. Digital Cameras like last year, will also be on sale

Toys: Elmo Live, EyeClops Night Vision infrared stealth goggles, LeapFrog Didj Custom Learning Gaming System are just some of the hot toys this season. If the stores sell out of these hot items for kids this year, be sure to check online!

Good luck shopping!

-Justine

Become.com Fashion Thursdays: Fickle shopper

Linda — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:17:31 +0000

Hey, if you’re a fickle shopper who often browses and browses and never buys (or buys and is prone to returning), then you may be happy to know that many of our reputable online merchants are not only offering free return shipping but also generous return policies! Zappos.com boasts one of the most generous with a whopping 365 day return policy! Granted, Zappos may not offer promotional coupons or many sales, but they more than make up for in price with amazing service!

Womens Fitted Leather Jacket

Men's Leather Bomber

Another way to beat the returns blues is to purchase timeless items that will still be in style (and intact) in the years to come. One of my favorite pieces in my wardrobe is a fitted leather jacket. Durable and warm, it is a versatile staple! Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have been seen pairing the rebellious style jacket with soft, cotton jersey tops and dresses. To add an updated twist to a classic, try an asymentrical zippered leather jacket! For him, a great leather bomber will last him years and years (and can even be an inheritable item!). So as the weather gets a little chilly outside, add some cool into your wardrobe and grab yourself a leather jacket and save at Become! Happy shopping!

XOXO,
Linda

Pet Gifts this Holiday Season

Arpana — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:06:13 +0000

This Thanksgiving share the warmth and joy with your loving pets. There are so many cozy gifts you can get your pet.

- A heated pet bed your furry one can snuggle into on cold and snowing winter nights.

- Warm pet sweaters (yes, you will need more than one) for those chilly morning walks when your dog is busy sniffing everything she/he can reach.

- If you are going to be traveling with your pet, check out pet crates and make sure to call the airlines and read their guidelines before you fly with your pet.

- Stock up on a lot of pet toys so you pet stays away from the decorated Christmas tree and holiday gifts that can be so easy to chew and seem like a lot of fun to your pet.

- Arpana

Get Ready for Black Friday!

Justine — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:13:15 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving from Become! We hope you enjoy the Macy’s Day Parade, football, family, and of course food. We here at Become all love Thanksgiving, but what we look forward to even more is the day after, Black Friday! So enjoy your Thanksgiving with family and friends, but don’t forget to make a list and prepare for your shopping adventure on Friday. With the current economy, consumers are sure to see great deals and low prices offered by merchants and retailers. So make a list, plan ahead and get ready to save!

Black Friday is traditionally the day in which retailers offer exceptional savings for consumers as they begin their holiday shopping. The greatest Black Friday savings are sure to be found in electronics. So if you’re looking for HDTVs, blu-ray disc players, GPS systems, laptops,digital picture frames, DVDs and blu-ray discs, you are sure to find great deals at any and all of the major retailers. Wal Mart, Best Buy, Target and J&R Electronics are among some of the big retailers offering Black Friday deals. You can check out their ads along with others in advance online at websites such as black-friday.net, blackfriday.info and http://tgiblackfriday.com/

There are plenty of other savings on things other than electronics, such as toys, apparel, power tools and household items. Many stores will be opening even earlier than last year this Black Friday. Some stores plan to open their doors at midnight Thanksgiving night. Toys R Us & Kohl’s plan to open their doors a bit later at 4 a.m, followed by Wal Mart at 5 a.m and most others are opening at 6.

Good luck and happy shopping!

-Justine

Free Shipping Offers For Cyber Monday

Will — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:07:01 +0000

Many people know about Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when many stores have big sales. But there is a more recent, complimentary holiday for online merchants, Cyber Monday, which is one week from today. One of the many great deals that on offer from some merchants is free shipping. Since shipping costs are sometimes one of the primary obstacles to great savings online, this is a unique opportunity to save a bundle.

JCPenny is offering free shipping on purchases of $49 dollars or more.

J&R Electronics is offering free shipping on most of the items it’s selling.

RugsDirect is offering free shipping on purchases of $149 dollars or more.

Zappos is offering free overnight shipping on clothing.

ShoeMall offers free shipping for its shoes.

For a complete guide to great deals on shipping during Cyber Monday and the holiday season, look for this guide in the Become.com Resource Center.

Will

Pick ‘em and Win ‘em Fridays (NFL Week 12)

Brent — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:55:58 +0000

No big whoop…just another perfect week for stone cold locks. Hope you guys laid some cash down on those games. This is the second straight week I’ve been perfect with my Stone Cold Locks, and I expect this trend to continue this week. So make sure you lock them up this week.

Current Records:
Stone Cold Locks (16-12-2)
Upset Specials (2-8)
Overall (18-20-2)

Stone Cold Locks:

Minnesota Vikings (+2) at Jacksonville Jaguars

Find Jaguars Jerseys!

Washington Redskins (-3.5) at Seattle Seahawks

Find Redskins Jerseys!

New York Giants (-3) at Arizona Cardinals

Find Giants Jerseys!

Upset Special:

Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons

Find Panthers Jerseys!

There you have it. May the football gods be with you.
Have Some,
Brent

Become.com Fashion Thursdays: The Holiday Office Party

Linda — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:29:16 +0000

If you work in an office setting, you are bound to have an office cocktail party once in a while. And while we’d all like to recycle those bold and daring clubbing gear of our youth, it time to pick up some cute and conservatively work appropriate gear.

Animal Print Dresses

AK Anne Klein Belted Animal Print Dress

Tiana B. Long Sleeve Animal Print Dress

3.1 Phillip Lim Tiger Dress

Don’t want to compromise your ferocious style? Try an animal print dress in a conservative cut for the perfect balance of impromptu sexy. A moderate to conservative neckline paired with a mid-thigh length hem is the key to staying fab around your coworkers (and superiors!). Try one of these beauties and you’ll surely be the hit at ANY office holiday party!

Cashmere Shawls

Azuri Cashmere Pashmina

Cedric's Luxe Collection Diamond Cashmere Shawl

It gets chilly this time of year! So keep your cute self warm and wrap yourself up in the luxury of cashmere! A cashmere wrap or shawl would be the perfect compliment to an animal print dress! Try one of these amazing shawls on for size! They can be dressed up or down depending on your outfit. Its so versatile, you may want to buy another! Happy Holidays folks!

XOXO,

Linda