Cyber Monday 2012: Best deals from Macy's, Sears, Walmart, Kohl's and others

(MoneyWatch) During the 2012 holiday shopping season, online sales are expected to rise 15 percent to $68.4 billion, according to Forrester Research. And "Cyber Monday" is a key date for retailers to lure in those online shoppers by offering unbeatable deals on popular merchandise.

According to a recent survey by BIGinsight and the National Retail Federation's Shop.org, 85 percent of online retailers will offer special Cyber Monday promotions, while 44.1 percent plan to offer free shipping without conditions.

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Here's a sneak peek at some of the best bargains on popular items up for grabs on "Cyber Monday," Nov. 26.

Sears

Sale will run from 12 a.m. CT Sunday, Nov. 25 through Tuesday, Nov. 27:

• Up to 50 percent off, plus an extra 10 percent off coats, cold weather accessories, sleepwear, dress wear and holiday dresses
• NordicTrack elliptical - $499.99 (saving of $400)
• Kenmore Elite 5-qt. stand mixer - $169.99 (saving of $80)
• Craftsman 192-pc. Mechanics tool set - $99.99 (50 percent off)
• Maytag 3.6-cu. ft. load washer and Maytag 7.0-cu. ft. dryer - $799.98 (saving of $430)

Amazon

Cyber Monday Deals Week will start at 12:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 26:

• "Worth It ... Not Worth It?" financial book - $11.75 ($8.24 saving)
• Smartphones with plans - 50% off and more
• Sony VAIO laptop - save up to $100
• Canon DSLR Lense - save up to $200

Kohl's

Sale will run from Saturday, Nov. 24 through Tuesday, Nov. 27:

• All purchases on Kohls.com - 20 percent off and free standard shipping

Macy's

Sale will start on Sunday, Nov. 25 and end on Monday, Nov. 26:

• Select women's sweaters - buy one get one free
• Club Room cashmere V-neck sweaters - $69.99
• 1/2-carat diamond stud earrings in 14K white gold - $199
• 1-1/3-carat Aquamarine ring in 14K white gold with diamond accents - $199
• Select 24-piece room-in-a-bag sets - $99.99
• Dyson DC-17 Total Clean vacuum - $349.99
• Kenneth Cole Reaction wool car coat - $69.99
• Select women's coats - 50 percent off
• Charter Club leather gloves and cashmere scarves - 50 percent off
• Designer and trend handbags - 25-40 percent off
• Select men's boots - $59.99
• Holiday dresses - $50 off
• Bill Blass premier 4-piece luggage set - $79.99
• TDK performance headphones, EB-900 in-ear headphones - $29.99

J.C. Penney

Cyber Monday sale will run from Sunday, Nov. 25 through Monday, Nov. 26:

• Sale items - free shipping (no minimum purchase)

Walmart

Special deals will be available on Monday, Nov. 26:

• Samsung 55" 1080p Class LED Smart 3D HDTV - $1498 ($1,000 saving)
• Samsung 40" 1080p Class LED HDTV - $598 (nearly $400 saving)
• Xbox 360 Skylanders Family Fun Bundle - $159 (nearly $100 saving)
• Double Power T-711 with WiFi 7" Tablet - $59 (nearly $40 saving)
• Little Tikes Kitchen - $50 (nearly $30 saving)

[TimeToEvolve]

Shop small business and local when you shop. Stay away from all Wall Street establishments. Hey it's your funeral. And that of the planet.

[TimeToEvolve]

Stay away from Wall Mart, they are a scourge on America. They are the epitomy of everything that has gone wrong with America since Reagan. All the money we spend there goes to Communist China or in the coffers of the billionaire owners while they rape and pillage the towns and cities they are located in.

We are now almost a 3rd world nation with a land full of mindless, brainless consumers who have no clue about what reality is.

[TimeToEvolve]

Massive poverty, the largest wealth gap in the world between rich and poor and failed medical, criminal justice and social safety net systems. And we will not recognize 1) we have a corrupt election system run by Wall Street and 2) we are causing rapid climate change that will cost us trillions of dollars.

[TimeToEvolve]

It is so, so sad and tragic that our whole society now revolves around shopping and how much we can consume. Meanwhile we are literally frying the earth that sustains us. Unbelievable.

[paroolpatel]

i agree with the comment about the stupid and pointless materialism, however there's nothing tragic about it, it's called free will and personal choice. to not have it would be a tragedy, not having it.

as far as "frying" the earth, the earth is a very big boy and quite old too and will be juuuuust fine regardless what the little ants called humans on it do to it. did an ant ever "fry" your room? it's naive and presumptuous, and just silly, to think that humans can appreciably affect something as old and permanent as the earth.

[TimeToEvolve]

You are not one of those science deniers are you? I know it is confusing You and me as ants can't affect anything. Neither are the oil corporations that already have and plan on burning 5 TIMES as much oil and gas as it will take to fry the earth.

[rogerthat10-4]

Every Christmas I buy friends and family custom and unique t-shirts from sites like http://www.flippinsweetgear.com and http://www.funny-t-shirts.org
They're always a hit! Just took advantage of the 15% off coupon today and it's a purchase I can feel good about since they are made in America. Family appreciates that also.

[The_giant_man]

I find the Amazon TV deals still haven't been mentioned. There're a lot of really good deals to get a TV there like Panasonic VIERA TC-P55ST50 (save 31%),Samsung UN46EH6000 (save 40%)...If you want to get the office stuff then it has Canon CanoScan 9000F deal(save 48%)...And to save your time, I listed all of their hot deals at the page http://promocodespress.com/cyber-monday-amazon-deals/. Go there and see these deals. Cheer

[tmittelstaed]

be careful with Amazon. They are now allowing a lot of retailers to use their site. Many times these are fly by night operations. The stuff you get direct from Amazon is fine but look at the small print.

[JasonHerman]

You should always use a price comparison and deals site like http://idealchooser.com before making an online purchase. You can end up paying much more if you just take a "deal" or a "great price" without making sure it is indeed the best one out there.

[MikeGladstone]

As a self-described heath nut, I would like to share that an awesome sale is ending today at Professional Supplement Center (http://www.professionalsupplementcenter.com). They are having their annual 20% off sale on FRESH(!), pharmaceutical grade vitamins and supplements. This is one of the few place online I trust for my vitamins and supplements - happy holidays!

[Nzeschin]

I found a great local deal in Denver for house cleaning 30% off when you order online for Cyber Monday! Promo Code: cm8822 http://www.milehighmaids.com/house-cleaning.htm

[mountainmart]

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[mountainmart]

Hi, Namaste from Nepal,this is dolakh I am working as a tour operator and trekking guide since 15 years. Our company is not profitable fully give the service to the client.
http://www.mountainmarttreks.com