There are a number of day after Christmas sales for those willing to brave the crowds at major retailers this year, starting Dec. 26, 2010.
After Christmas sales for 2010 can be found at Walmart, Best Buy, Sears, Target, Kmart and elsewhere (scroll down for the best deals). In addition to those bargain-hunting, there will also be many trying to return gifts.
The National Retail Federation's Scott Krugman says Dec. 26 should "pad the numbers of [an already] successful holiday season" for retailers; since this year's day after Christmas falls on a Sunday, it could be more crowded than normal.
ABC News reports that this year's Christmas season is expected to surpass the last few years, with Americans spending a predicted $451.5 billion, up 3.3 percent from last year.
The bargains on Sunday will be numerous, as "Atlanta Bargain Hunter" Lauren Davidson notes:
Dec. 26 is the day my frugal family stocks up on everything from blenders to clothes to gifts for next year. My father (who has purchased any electronics prior to Christmas and is done shopping for the year) stays at home while my mother, sister and I load up at 6 a.m., coffee cups in hand, and head to the outlet malls.
Here are some of the after Christmas sales you can find today, Dec. 26, 2010. Let us know if there are any other standout deals you come across.
WALMART:
An end-of-year storewide clearance event starts at 6 a.m. on Dec. 26 at Walmart locations across the country. A list of all clearance items can be found here.
BEST BUY:
A massive after Christmas sale runs from Sunday, Dec. 26, through Monday, Dec. 27. Deals include $399.99 Gateway or HP laptops, $860 off Samsung HDTV and Blu-ray package, $50 off Samsung HD camcorders, and 20 percent off all holiday music; there is free shipping on many items.
SEARS:
Stores open at 7 a.m. on Dec. 26. There is up to 65 percent off original prices Sunday only; deals include up to 30 percent off Kenmore appliances and all Samsung TVs on sale including free delivery.
TARGET:
An online-only sale includes tons of deals and select opportunities for free delivery after Dec. 25; Philips products are on sale, you can save $120 on laptops, and more.
KMART:
There will be up to 50 percent off all storage items and free shipping on items. Deals include $120 off 37-inch Panasonic VIERA HDTVs; $44.99 Vivitar ViviCam Digital Cameras; up to 50 percent off boots; and all bedroom and dining furniture will be on sale.