Clock ticks down to Black Friday

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) - As the clock ticks down to Black Friday, retailers are slashing prices like never before. This year there are plenty of good bargains 4 Your Wallet.

The lines, the mad dash through the door, the endless deals - here are some helpful hints to guide you through the chaos on Black Friday.

Don't be afraid to call the stores and ask them when you should be lining up.

As for mall hours, the Walden Galleria and Boulevard Mall both open at 6:00 a.m., but some anchor stores open sooner.

Black Friday circulars come out in the newspaper on Thanksgiving, but some web sites have already leaked some of the ads. Take advantage of them - find the deals, and strategize which stores you want to hit, and when.

Walmart already posted it's Black Friday ad online. A Garmin GPS will be only $97. And you can save $70 on a Magnavox Blu-Ray Player. Walmart will also match other stores prices.

Clarence Walmart store manager Sean Robb said, "Our goal is to save people money so they can live better."

Many shoppers don't want to deal with the Black Friday chaos...

"...avoid the day like the plague."

So try shopping for amazing sales online. Amazon.com is having a sale all week long. And at restaurant.com, with the promo code "Thanks" you can get restaurant gift certificates for 70% off. A $50 gift certificate for The Stillwater in Buffalo is only $6.

One last hint - don't be tempted to overspend because of all the good deals. Credit card companies are increasing interest rates and late fees.