The Best Black Friday Deals of 2014 (Yes 2014!)

Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving, the biggest sale day of the year. Many people stay in line over night waiting for hot Black Friday door buster deals. In 2014 Black Friday extended to the entire week, with stores opening early.

We are looking back at the best Black Friday Deals of 2014 to see what was on sale and for how much.

Looking at the past will guide you toward stores that had the best deals and will help you understand how large a discount to expect in 2015. It will also help shoppers understand what type of products go on sale on Black Friday. Items that are in high demand get discounted on this once a year event. Stores also bring in one of a kind items for this super sale.

Here are some of the major categories along with specific products and vendors who had the best deals last year.

Apple Black Friday 2014 Deals

• Sale started on Friday.
• Red Gift cards were available in $25 to $100 with certain items.
• $50 gift card with iPhone.
• Free $50 gift card with iPads.
• Free $100 gift card with MacBooks and iMac.
• $25 gift card with iPods, AppleTV, Beats headphones and speakers.

Old Navy Black Friday 2014 Sales

• Doorbusters started Wed Midnight ET
• Extra 50% off coupon code

Best Buy Black Friday 2014 Deals

• Retail stores opened Thanksgiving at 5pm, where allowed
• iPad Air 2 16GB Wi-Fi $399 ($499)
• $150 off all Surface 2 tablets - Surface 2 32GB $299.99
• Logitech - G502 Proteus Core Optical Gaming Mouse - Black + $50 Steam Card - $79.99
• Xbox One with Kinect Assassin's Creed Unity, Free Extra controller $429.99 ($679)
• Dell Inspiron 15.6 Core i3 4GB/500GB Touchscreen laptop i3542-6003BK $299.99 ($399.99)
• Panasonic 50" LED 1080p 60Hz HDTV TC-50A400U $199.99
• Beats solo HD Headphones $79.99 ($169.99)
• Vizio 50" LED 1080p 240Hz Smart HDTV M502i-B1 $499.99 ($699.99)
• MacBook Air 11.6 Core i5 $779.99 ($899)

Walmart Black Friday 2014 Deals

• In store: Element 50" class LED 1080p 60Hz HDTV $218 ($398) Brands vary by location
• Sold out: 65" Vizio LED 1080p 120Hz Smart HDTV D650i-B2 $648 ($998)
• iPad Mini 16GB Wi-Fi $199 ($239) Free $30 Gift card
• Beats wireless headphones $149.95 ($279)

Target Black Friday 2014 Deals

• iPad Air 2 16GB Wi-Fi $499 - Free $140 Gift Card
• iPad Mini 3 16GB Wi-Fi $399 - Free $100 Gift Card
• iPhone 6 $179.99 Free $30 gift card ($199.99) with 2 year plan
• Westinghouse 32 LED HDTV ($209)
• Element 32 LED HDTV $159.99 ($199)

Macy's Black Friday 2014 Deals

• Rampage Boots $19.99 ($59-69).
• Buy 1 Get 1 Free Junior's Apparel from Material Girl, American Rag, and More
• Tommy Hilfiger Jacket $79.99 ($195).
• Dress Shirts and Ties from Alfani and Club Room - $19.99 (Reg. $49.50-52.50)
• Charter Club Cashmere $39.99 ($139).30-50% Off Contemporary Apparel from Lucky Brand, Kensie, and More
• Designer Overcoats from Kenneth Cole and Tommy Hilfiger - $89.99 (reg. $350)
• Alfani Dress Shoes - $29.99 (reg. $59.99)
• 60% Off Carter's Kid's Apparel
• Extra 25% Off Designer Clearance Handbags
• Select Handbangs - $19.99
• Cashmere Scarves $49.99 ($110)

Last year was a great year for Black Friday, we expect Black Friday 2015 to top 2014 due to the improving economy as well as constantly falling prices on technology products. Stay tuned for more Black Friday coverage from BuyVia.

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