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In this Nov. 25, 2010, file photo, people line up outside Toys R Us as Black Friday sales begin, in Royal Palm Beach, Fla.Rachel Mummey

Black Friday discounts have already begun. The Globe and Mail asked some experts for the best deals.

Flyerland shopping expert Cindy Kelly offers her list:

Toys "R" Us

- "Biggest Half-Price event yet" - Black Friday until Nov. 29

- More savings, bonus deals, online and in stores for Cyber Monday

GAP

- Up to 60 per cent off its entire selection, Nov. 20-25

- GAP Factory Store:  Everything up to 70 per cent off, Nov. 15-26

OldNavy.ca

- "Cheermageddon" - where "Everything is on Sale," begins Nov. 23

- $5 Famous Graphic Tees and $8 Jingle Jammies for the whole family

- Saturday: more doorbusters every few hours and "free Super Mario Bros. Wii U game with $40 purchase" promos (for the first shoppers)

SportChek.ca

- Started Black Friday deals on Nov. 20

- Up to 60 per cent off on regular prices

- 60 per cent off select Nike fleece tops, up to 55 per cent off select snowboard and ski packages, 40 per cent off NHL Jerseys, plus other door crashers

- At least 15 per cent off their entire site on Cyber Monday

Newegg.ca

- Online electronics retailer going out strong with "Black November Deals" and "The Black November Event"

- Daily Deals, Daily Shell Shocker Deals, Daily Eblast Promotions

- Deals already underway as of Nov. 21

Atmosphere.ca

- Up to 50 per cent off on their six-day Black Friday sale, already underway

- 50 per cent off select products from top outdoor brands like Merrell, Columbia, McKinley, The North Face

HomeOutfitters.ca

- Get advance notice of Black Friday deals through HomeOutfitters' social media sites

- Deep discounts on all Christmas trees, all J.A. Zwilling cookware, Beautyrest Down Alternative Duvets (all sizes), a selection of Tommy Hilfiger queen duvets and 2-pack pillows, plus many other housewares items

RedFlagDeals.com, offers five of the best Black Friday deals they've seen so far (deals available Nov. 23 while quantities last):

1. Kobo Mini eReader for $49.12 to $49.99 from Staples and The Source

2. Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone for $0 on select three-year plans for Rogers and Telus (Telus is throwing in $100 gift card for customers who sign up) from Future Shop and Best Buy

3. Keurig B-60 programmable beverage system or Tassimo T-65 programmable beverage system for $88 from Walmart

4. Dell Inspiron 15" laptop with Windows 8, Intel Core i3 Processor (2nd generation), 4GB RAM, 500GB Hard Drive, DVDRW for $349 from Dell Canada

5. Sharp Aquos 60" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV for $888 from Visions Electronics

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