Steals & deals: Web sites offer deals of the day, week

By Karen Deer

Jan. 12, 2009 (McClatchy-Tribune News Service delivered by Newstex) -- Here are a few online websites that offer a "Deal of the Day" or a "Deal of the Week," saving you time and money on fabulous gifts for family and friends. Keep a sharp eye out: Some of the deals go fast.

Target.com Deal of the Day -- tinyurl.com/5d97gh

Amazon.com Gold Box Deal of the Day -- tinyurl.com/65wm7r

Handbagchick.com Deal of the Day -- handbagchick.com/?rewrite=no

ShopNBC.com Best Value of the Day -- tinyurl.com/6a6gef

REI.com Deal of the Week -- tinyurl.com/63jloq. This Deal of the Week features the Big Agnes Seedhouse Tent at $99, regularly $210 (item # 776533)

1saleaday.com deal every day at midnight -- 1saleaday.com/

www.consumerqueen.com features Daily Deals -- tinyurl.com/5bonaq

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