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Cyber Monday expected to trump Black Friday

By Margo Gray – bio | email

HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) - Black Friday may be over but that doesn't mean online retailers want you to stop shopping.

That's why Cyber Monday was created to entice consumers to keep spending.

Sales, deals, and bargains are still just a click away.

Millions are expected to shop online Monday and even risk the chance of getting caught on the job while doing it.

Convenient, quick and bargains all the reasons why an estimated 96 million people will log on for Cyber Monday.

"I twitter and I've already seen some tweets about good deals and I will probably be watching to see what else is a available," said online shopper Lisa Burgess.

For many, shopping online is guaranteed to help you save in more ways than one.

"I don't have to get up early, I don't have to get dressed and take a shower I can do it all at home," said Burgess.

According to the National Retail Federation nine out of ten retailers will have special deals, promotions and even free shipping for online shoppers.

A majority will do their shopping from home, but some will even take a break to do it at work.

This year more people did take part in Black Friday shopping compared to 2008, but spent less money.

It might be time to whip out that gift list again and get your mouse warmed up for Cyber Monday.

Some stores are even using social networks like Twitter and Facebook to spread the word about their deals and offer coupons.

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