The Black Friday Sales are a high point of the Thanksgiving and Christmas period. Creating hype with shoppers all over.

And even with this years financial climate it is no different. Store’s are getting ready for more excited crowds this year.

So if your one, who loves sitting out side the closed doors in the wee hours of the morning till opening, your in for some fun. But there are other ways of getting the Black Friday Bargains without even leaving your couch.

The Black Friday Internet Sales. Major retailers such as Dell, Walmart, Best Buys and others have some fantastic bargains on their Black Friday online sales as well.

Even computer giant Apple are having sale prices especially on their laptops, so if this year your looking for technology, this is your year!

But remember with many stores this is the only time of year that they offer such prices. So make sure to get in early.

A lot of stores sale prices have been leaked on the Internet , creating a hype among shoppers.

But if lining at the store isn’t your cup of tea, maybe you will consider shopping online. It saves time, money waiting times and the madness of in-store activity.

But research is important , either if you choose online or in-store to shop.

The store’s websites such as Best Buys are offering some great prices on TVs, DVDs and blu ray discs. You also have Target, Kohl’s, Kmart, Home Depot, Walmart and Toys R US who are offering online bargains for eager shoppers.

One of the best stores for purchases this year would have to be Walmart who are offering bargains on just about everything, but be careful if your going in-store, last year Walmart saw a Black Friday related death, when an employee was trampled by shoppers eager for a bargain. Maybe more reason to shop online.

As we approach the 2009 Black Friday Deals, consumer sites are warning about fake Black Friday Deals coupons online.

Last week, several 2009 Black Friday Ad Deals posted online were reported fake by Reuters. The result caused consumers into confusion and retailers’ legal departments into a hunt for the cause.

How do you protect yourself against fake Black Friday Ad Deals? First, hear the news directly from the source. Retailers post on their website teasers. They tell you even several days ahead of time hints on

a. products that will be discounted
b. percentage of discounting
c. how to effectuate the deal.

Apple is an excellent example. In 2009, days ahead of Black Friday, Apple gave you a teaser. It included the products subjected, a suggestion of the quantity of products in the deal, and even delivery information.

It read “Come back to the Apple Online Store this Friday for a special one day only Christmas shopping event. You’ll find dozens of great iPod, iPhone and Mac gift ideas, all with free delivery.”

It was all right on their website.

As you can see, three things worked:

1. The notice came directly from the retailer rather than some 3rd party website.

2. The notice in fact gave a suggestion of which products might get Black Friday discounting.

3. The information was on one website and only one website - Apple’s.

“It got an email sent to me”, “this is secret information” - those lines are typical of the fake deals being posted online.

How big are the discounts? LALATE in 2008 covered Amazon.com’s Sharp Aquos 42 inch tv LCD HDTV. It was offered on Black Friday for $999.98, compared to a list of $1500, an approximate 33% saving.

So for buyers always wait to get the information from the retailer and rely on information on their website. However, prepare ahead of time. Choose your products and know their normal full retail price ahead of time so that when Black Friday notices come you will be ready.