The Hocking College Experience

2018 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Shopping Guide

Written by Samantha Crist | Nov 19, 2018 7:34:00 PM

With only a few more days left until two of the biggest shopping days of the year, we have decided to compile a list of some of the best Black Friday deals out there for our students, faculty, staff, and followers. 

J.C. Penney's Doorbusters

Doors open at 2 PM, Thursday, November 22

Early shoppers at J.C. Penney's will be given a random coupon that either gives them $10 off a $10 purchase, $100 off a $100 purchase, or $500 off a $500 purchase. These coupons are subject to availability.

Noteable Deals:

  • Cooks 1.2-Qt. Air Fryer for $4.99 each after mail-in rebate.
  • Home Expressions Bath Towels for $2.99 each.
  • Cooks Single-Serve Coffee Maker for $29.99
  • American Explorer Hardside Luggage for $39.99
  • JC Penney Home 40-pc Dinnerware Set  for $29.99 after a $20 mail-in rebate.

Click here to see all JC Penney deals

Target's doorbusters

Doors open at 5 PM, Thursday, November 22 and then close at 1 AM on Friday, November 23. Doors will re-open Friday at 7 AM.

Early shoppers at Target will score deals on all TV's and most of the electronics. Some deals will not start until they reopen at 7 AM, so make sure to double check the ad beforehand.

If you are a Target REDcard holder, you will get exclusive access to these Black Friday deals at Target.com.

Noteable Deals:

  • Any TV purchase is a great deal -- some LED TVs start as low as $79.99.
  • HP 11.6" Chromebook for $119.99
  • Beats Solo3 Wireless Neighborhood Collection for $179.99
  • 23 and Me Personal Ancestry Kit for $59. Shoppers who purchase this doorbuster will also get a free $10 Target Gift Card with purchase.

Click here to see all Target deals

Dell's doorbusters

Shop online at dell.com/blackfriday or call 800-BUY-DELL starting at 10 AM on Thursday, November 22.

Looking for a computer this holiday season? Dell is offering hourly savings on some of the best computers they offer. Shoppers will save up to 25% on some models.

Noteable Deals:

  • Alienware Aurora which is VR compatible for $1,499.99. This purchase comes with 12 months financing.
  • Inspiron 24 3000 Touch desktop computer for $649.99. This purchase comes with 6 months financing.

Click here to see all Dell deals

Costco's doorbusters

Doors open at 9 AM on Friday, November 23, but some deals can be taken advantage of at Costco.com on Thursday, November 22.

Want to buy something for everyone on your list at one stop? Check out Costco. Basic membership is just $60 and shoppers will get access to hundreds of deals online and in-store. 

Noteable Deals:

  • Buy 3 Google Mini's for $69.99
  • LG French Door Instaview Refridgerator for $1,300 off
  • Apple iPad 9.7" 32GB for $249.99

Click here to see all deals

Big Lots' Doorbusters

Doors open Thursday, November 22 from 7 AM to Midnight. Doors reopen on Friday, November 23 at 6 AM and then again on Saturday, November 24 at 8 AM.

Find a variety of deals at Big Lots, ranging from holiday decor (which hardly anyone puts on sale) to furniture and children's toys. When shoppers spend $50 or more on either Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, they will recieve a coupon valid between 11/25 and 11/30 for either $10 off a $50 purchase, $20 off a $100 purchase, or $40 off a $200 purchase.

Notable Deals:

  • 6' Animated Inflatable Camper with Santa for $50
  • Select Serta Queen Mattress and Box Spring sets as low as $279

Click here to see all deals

Kohl's Doorbusters

Doors open at 5 PM on Thursday, November 22, but Black Friday deals can be found online at kohls.com as early as 12:01 AM on Monday, November 19. 

With more than 30 different doorbuster items, Kohl's offers a variety of deals for the whole family. In addition to the great deals, purchases that exclude gift cards will qualify shoppers for Kohl's cash, which is the equivalent of $15 for every $50 spent.

Kohl's cash can be redeemed November 24 - December 5, just in time to pick up any gifts you might've forgotten on Black Friday.

Black Friday shoppers will also qualify for an additional 15% off of their purchase between Monday, November 19, and Friday, November 23. Some exclusions may apply.

Notable Deals:

  • Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR camera with Wi-Fi for $399
  • Fitbits ranging from $79.99 to $199.99
  • 1/4 ct. T.W. Diamond earrings for $34.99 (regularly $185.00!)

Click here to see all deals

Old Navy doorbusters

Sales for Old Navy shoppers start as early as November 15 this year with the store offering 40% off your purchase through November 20. Shoppers who have the Old Navy Credit Card or who open one between November 15 through November 18 can get 50% off.

Notable Deals:

  • On Friday, November 23, you can get cozy socks for $1 a pair.
  • Thousands of styles starting as low as $5
  • 50% of your entire purchase!

Click here to see all deals

Happy shopping!