Consumers Flock to Online Savings Portal in Anticipation of Holidays: DealTaker.com, Premier Online Savings Hub for All Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 22, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the most anticipated shopping days of the year for both consumers and retailers alike.  Retailers look forward to an increase in sales and consumers flock to the stores and online looking for the biggest savings on all of their holiday needs. Cyber Monday, the popular online shopping day, is the answer to a hassle-free shopping experience. Falling on the Monday after Black Friday, consumers need not fear missing out on in-store Black Friday deals as most will also be pertinent to Cyber Monday as retailers begin to participate more and more in this e-commerce-driven day. For both, consumers flock to DealTaker.com online savings portal to find out the best deals for everything and anything they need around the holidays.

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As Black Friday and Cyber Monday draw closer, DealTaker.com also launches their mobile App allowing consumers to leave the coupons and notes at home, and simply browse store fliers or coupons on the mobile App that's accessible to iPhone and iPad. DealTaker.com's Black Friday App brings all the Black Friday ads right to the consumer's fingertips. The App allows consumers to create and manage a Black Friday checklist, has built-in sharing features for e-mailing, tweeting, and sharing ads on Facebook and has new features with options to view the most recent Black Friday ads published by product, category, or by DealTaker.com's staff picks highlighting the hottest Black Friday deals. Also new is a visual icon next to Black Friday offers that are available early online allowing consumers to take advantage of those deals before Friday, November 26th. Customers can also store their favorite coupons in a separate area for easy accessibility when shopping.

"Whether shopping in-store, online or through a mobile device, consumers should still arm themselves with the knowledge of how to ensure they get everything they need at the best price, safely and securely," says "Koupon King" Kevin Strawbridge, President of DealTaker.com.  Strawbridge's top tips include:

1. Jump on Deals When You See Them – Retailers buy less when there's a recession so consumers will find deals lasting for shorter periods of time.  So, if you see a good deal on something you want, buy it fast before it's gone!
2. Have a Plan of Attack – If you're planning on shopping in-store, make sure you know when they open so you can be there first.  Some stores open as early as 4 a.m. for Black Friday and offer even steeper discounts if you shop early. 
3. Shop at Sites that Offer Free Shipping: Many stores offer free shipping on Cyber Monday so spend time looking for these deals. Always check competitor sites to see which one offers free shipping.
4. Shop on Trustworthy Sites: Protect your safety and check the seller's reputation and record for customer satisfaction. Always look for the BBB seal and other widely-recognized "trustmarks" such as McAfee Secure and Accredited Business.  
5. Beware for Phishing: Legitimate businesses never send e-mails claiming problems with an order or an account to lure the buyer into revealing personal and financial information.
6. Pay with a Credit Card: It's best to use a credit card as an item can be disputed if it is never received. Never wire money.
7. Beware of Too Good To Be True Deals: Extremely low prices on hard-to-get items are usually too good to be true. Be cautious.
8. Be A Techie: Use apps as they are meant to help simplify hectic situations such as Black Friday.

About DealTaker.com

DealTaker.com is the premier destination for consumers looking to spend less and get more. A free coupon site for members to share and take deals, DealTaker.com makes it easy to save on merchandise and services including food, travel, electronics, home furnishings, jewelry and pet supplies, among others. Founded in Plano, Texas in 2004, DealTaker.com works with more than 2,400 stores, over 20,000 followers on Twitter and more than 250,000 deal-sharing members to provide over 9,000 active coupons and deals every day.

For more information on DealTaker.com, for an interview with “Koupon King” Kevin Strawbridge, President of DealTaker.com, please e-mail [email protected].

SOURCE DealTaker.com