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shopper2Happy Thanksgiving! If you're one of the 134 million Americans expected to take advantage of Black Friday discounts, take along this holiday shopping list -- Attorney General Rob McKenna' top 10 tips.

“You’ll have yourself a merrier little Christmas if you don’t wait on rebates, read the fine print on return policies, and follow a few other common-sense suggestions,” McKenna said.

Here's his checklist.

  1. Bring ads with you to the store.
  2. Treat gift cards like cash.
  3. Don’t wait on rebates.
  4. Know the retailer’s return policy before you buy.
  5. Keep receipts and packaging.
  6. Save warranties and service agreements.
  7. Be timely with returns.
  8. Check recall notices before buying children’s products.
  9. Check video game ratings.
  10. Do online shopping on secure Web sites.

 

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