Cyber Monday Deals 2010 - The DIYer's Guide

Tis the season to shop, and the National Retail Federation forecasts Americans will spend $447.1 billion this year during the holidays. And in the age of the Internet -- where you can shop for everything under the sun from the comfort of your sofa -- a huge chunk of that money will be dished out online.

Much of the online shopping will be done on Cyber Monday, the first Monday after Thanksgiving that provides the thrilling chase for discount-hungry shoppers -- without the actual physical chase. Come Cyber Monday, known as the official kickoff of the online holiday shopping season, web surfers can find huge savings, free shipping and a wide-range of bargains and special gifts. Unlike Black Friday, there's no need to elbow fellow shoppers or wait in long lines because these fantastic deals can only be found online.

Many of our favorite DIY-friendly stores are participating in this bargain-hunting extravaganza, including Home Depot, Lowes and Walmart. So if crowded malls aren't your thing, take a peek at these great Cyber Monday deals.
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Cyber Monday deals: Worth waiting for?

Some Cyber Monday deals can be just as good as Black Friday's offerings. The trick: Use the day to shop for items that are easy to ship and usually sell online.

"You're going to see a lot of things on Cyber Mondays, like accessories for your smartphone, movies, and games, and books," says Brent Shelton, marketing spokesman for Fat Wallet, an online shopping resource based in Rockton, Ill. Will the deals be as good? "I think they're going to be comparable," he says.Retailers are aiming at a different demographic on Cyber Monday. Black Friday shoppers are those who come to stores. And they tend to be older, less affluent, and often pay cash, says Fiona Dias, executive vice president of strategy and marketing for GSI Commerce, an Internet commerce consulting firm based in Philadelphia.
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Cyber Monday deals: Worth waiting for?