Well, there was quite a hubbub yesterday as Wal-Mart picked up their big stick and did a little a little bit of speaking that wasn’t quite that soft.

For those that don’t know the background, the long and the short of it is, some sites got a hold of Wal-Mart’s Black Friday 2007 ad, and they expressed their displeasure and let sites, like DealTaker, know that they would frown on those who published the leaked material.

Here’s what Neal Rapoport had to say in the Dealtaker.com Black Friday 2007 forum:

First of all, No, we don’t have the Black Friday 2007 Wal-Mart ad.

Now that that’s out of the way, Yes, we got a letter from the Wal-mart lawyers about posting any illegally obtained Walmart Black Friday ads, which may leak over the next few weeks.

At DealTaker, we never encourage any type of theft. If you are under a non-disclosure from Wal-Mart, then certainly you should not be giving us the Wal-Mart ad.

If we get the ad anonymously and are unable to verify the origination, or if it comes from a legitimate source we will make the call whether to post or not at that time. If we choose not to release the information, we will be upfront and let everyone know exactly why at that time.

So for now, no, we don’t have their Black Friday ad, and when we get it, we’ll decide whether we can legally post it.

Just wanted you all to be aware of what the circus surrounding the Bentoville Behemoth was all about!

Sometimes, the best Black Friday news isn’t about a new deal or news about a new ad. Sometimes it’s just simple reminder about just how close it is!

Some of the readers at the Black Friday 2007 over at Dealtaker.com are just as excited as you and I are, and reminded us that we are inside of 40 days the busiest shopping day of the year. 35 days until the shoppers holiday!

I can hardly believe it myself. Make sure you are checking in over at the Black Friday 2007 forum at DealTaker so that you can be constantly up-to-date on the latest news.

Even if that news is just to remind you how close it is to actually happening!

It sure does seem to be happening early this year, but DealTaker has somehow gotten their hands on three Black Friday 2007 ads.

Ace Hardware, Sears and Harbor Freight ads have all been obtained by the crack DealTaker crew and are available for you to begin your holiday shopping strategy.

Things can (and often do) change quickly, so stay up to date in the forums.

And don’t forget about the Black Friday 2007 News page, which can give you a quick glace at the most current news!

This new Sprint phone was just announced, and I think it’s a frontrunner for surprise gadget of the year.

Go read about the specs at the Dealtaker.com Black Friday 2007 forum and tell me what you think.

The Rumored ad for Sears Black Friday 2007 has been released over at the DealTaker Black Friday forums .

Categories include:

Home Fashion/ Household Goods
Home Electronics
Home Appliances
Apparel
Children’s Apparel
Footwear
Tools
Accessories
Sporting Goods
Christmas

Go check it out for yourself: Rumored Black Friday 2007 Ad for Sears at DealTaker.com.

Its going to be a fun holiday!

Once again, the Dealtaker Black Friday 2007 forum has the most up-to-date news on a hot topic for the holiday season.

Sony appears to be poised to drop the cost of their pricey Playstation 3 system in time for the Black Friday surge in retail business. Supposedly, the possibility of a system priced at $400 is imminent.  That’s great news for all of us gamers who just couldn’t quite afford to spend the $600 it cost to get in on the PS3 in the first place.

Over in the Dealtaker Black Friday 2007 forums, there’s mention of an article which says there may be some shortages this holiday season on some of the season’s hottest toys. Among the possibilities are T.M.X. Elmo, Zizzle “Spotz” Toys, Barbie Girls MP3 Players, Smart Cycle by Fisher Price, Revolution by Rubik’s and Eye-Clops electronic magnifier by Jakks Pacific.

Make sure you stay updated on all the latest news about Black Friday 2007 by checking out the forum every day.

To camp or not to camp, that’s often the question many bargain-hunters have to ask themselves when seeking out the great deals at the hottest stores on Black Friday.  There’s quite a discussion going on over at DealTaker’s Black Friday 2007 forum.

The majority of DT’s frugal ones seem to shy away from the camp out, preferring to just get there around 4 or 5 AM to begin their lining up. Some do admit though that they miss out on a few items because they didn’t.

What do you think? Is it worth it to camp out for the season’s greatest deals?

There’s a reason that the word “Black” is in Black Friday, and it isn’t always about retailers and ledger sheets. Sometimes, the crowds get a little, well, let’s just say a little too excited.

That’s the discussion going on at the Black Friday 2007 forum at Dealtaker.com

Luckily, most people seem to have been able to avoid actual hand to hand combat over a hot item it seems, but a few people have had incidents.

Have you ever had to wrestle for a black friday item? Head over the Black Friday 2007 forum and join in the conversation!

Of course, we all know that the big shopping day is Black Friday 2007, but are there any worthwhile deals actually on Thanksgiving Day?

In the past, some avid shoppers have found deals at places like Meijers, Wal-Mart or K-Mart, but they are usually for smaller items (Deals on sodas, CDs, DVDs, etc). Although almost everyone agrees that the best deals are out there on Black Friday, there are still some deals to be have.

But, for the power shopper, the biggest benefit from doing some shopping on Thanksgiving Day is to do some price comparison. This can help you get a jump on the rest of the crowds an refine your shopping strategy.