When you shop on Black Friday, you run the risk of getting stuck with inferior versions of the products you want. Because of Costco's commitment to quality and generous return policy, that's not a concern of mine. I've taken advantage of Costco's Black Friday deals in the past, and I wouldn't hesitate to do so again.

Amazon has launched an early Black Friday sale – these are the deals you need to see - The online retailer is dropping prices well ahead of the main sale event

So many retailers are offering Black Friday deals right now, but it’s hard to know what’s a good deal and what isn’t when marketers play fast and loose with the term "Black Friday" all month long. That’s why we’re here, though — to help you decipher the real bargains from the inflated list prices (something Amazon’s notorious for).