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Friday, November 23, 2012

Black Friday Lines Diminish After Daybreak

Willowbrook frenzy fades early Friday morning.

Willowbrook Mall at 6 a.m. was almost quiet. Many of the overnight bargain hunters had gone home or to the next site. Black Friday shoppers had waited for hours late Thanksgiving night for the mall's opening at midnight.

Black Friday 2012: Show Us Your Lines

Find deals on Twitter and Instagram via our Black Friday New Jersey hashtag #bfnj

On Thanksgiving, timing is everything — proper coordination between bird, beans and stuffing can be the difference between the perfect stress-free meal with loved ones or a complete kitchen catastrophe. On Black Friday, getting on the right line at just the right time might save you hours and help you snag that perfect gift at a once-in-a-lifetime price. Patch is here to turn that dream into a reality and make smart shopping on Black Friday ridiculously easy. Find us on Instagram and Twitter and connect with us and local readers via our Black Friday New Jersey hashtag #bfnj.    We'll be sharing up-to-the-minute deals, 140-character anecdotes, and photos and video from the front lines of consumerism. Show us those long lines, share your …

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6:32 pm on Monday, November 26, 2012

Nothing was ever said about Friday only the Holiday. Some people are sooo sour and mean. Cheer up .   more ›

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Black Friday Video Game, Console Deals 2012

We have a complete list of all the Black Friday deals at Walmart, Target, Amazon.com, Sears and much more. Both digital downloads and physical copies for this Black Friday.

The following is a complete list of all the video game deals for this Black Friday. Please note that some of the games are digital downloads or online only deals, which will be marked below. These are all confirmed deals for this Black Friday 2012. Monday 11/19/12 12:10 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.  NBA 2K12 (PS3) $15.99 LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (Wii) $15.00 Game Party: In Motion (360) $10.00 Lego Batman (360/PS3) $10.00 4:10 pm - 8:10 pm Silent Hill: Downpour (PS3) $19.99 Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (360) $14.99 The King of Fighters XIII (PS3) $19.99 Dragon's Dogma (360) $39.99 Tuesday 11/20/12 12:10 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.  Madden NFL 13 (360/PS3) $25.00 Spider-man: The Edge of Time (360) $14.99 The Sly Collection (PS3) $10.00 LEGO Harry …

KTitan

11:10 am on Thursday, November 22, 2012

I thought everyone had to shop locally!! Before Marshall's opened you couldn't buy any men's apparell in Wyckoff! Shopping locally is just TOO expensive!!   more ›

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Question of the Week

What Local Business Gets Your Small Business Saturday Love?

Give a shout out to your favorite Fair Lawn Mom-and-Pops.

Let's face it: There are a lot of big, big businesses out there. And, that's not necessarily a bad thing. Many of these large businesses provide us with some of our most needed services. Many of them employ our friends, our neighbors, our families–and, for that, we are grateful. Still, there is something about a Mom-and-Pop Shop, the local place, the place where everyone recognizes your face. You know more of the money you spend there has a better chance of staying in your community. Not only do these places employ your friends, your neighbors, your families, a lot of these businesses are owned by them. Whatever your reason, there is something special about small business. So, when you head out for Black Friday or "Small Business Saturday…

Friday, November 25, 2011

Black Friday Shoppers Cram North Jersey Malls

Lines began forming Thursday night

Throngs of shoppers descended on North Jersey’s malls before dawn Black Friday, coming from as far away as Canada in a rush for bargains at the start of the holiday shopping season. It only took 15 minutes for the crowds outside of the Bergen Town Center in Paramus and neighboring Target to flood the buildings. Some shoppers began lining up overnight in a quest for sales. Dina, from Toronto, Canada, traveled to New Jersey to visit family and take in the American Black Friday experience. "I've heard so much about it on the news and I just want to enjoy the experience," she said. Black Friday veteran Lori Tallarico, of Nutley, began lining up Thursday night. "It's the thrill of the experience," Tallarico said. "We're just lucky it's not as …

Five Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things Friday: Black Friday

Your top local events and tips

"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Fair Lawn's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail me at zak.koeske@patch.com. 1) It's Black Friday, the height of American consumption and consumerism. If you're planning on going out to shop today, the local Fair Lawn business community asks that you consider doing so locally. 2) Friday is a borough holiday, which means that all borough facilities and offices are closed. 3) Now that you've feasted, it's leftovers time. How are you planning to get rid of your Thanksgiving leftovers this year? Here's some ideas we've culled from across New Jersey. We'd love to hear some of your own. 4) Per the Weekender -- On Friday, the …

Black Friday Live

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DMAB6395

2:20 pm on Friday, November 25, 2011

For the comment on the Apple stores only letting a few people in-that's what they always do before hours of operation-they only let in a certain number of people so that they get more one-on-one service.   more ›

Friday, November 18, 2011

Know Your Rights on Refunds, Gift Cards, Layaways and More

Division of Consumer Affairs also issues tips on rainchecks, recalled toys, online shopping and charities soliciting donations

With the busiest shopping day of the year just one week away, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs is reminding shoppers to know their rights about rainchecks, gift cards and refunds and to check the national list of recalled toys before going online or to stores this holiday shopping season. “We’re seeing a resurgence in layaway plans offered by stores this year," said Thomas R. Calcagni, director of the state Division of Consumer Affairs. "As with any offer, consumers should learn all the details, know the associated costs, and judge whether it's a good deal for them." Calcagni urged consumers to know their rights in the marketplace and offered the following advice and information: Store Layaway: Rainchecks: A retailer may, but is…

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