Of course, Black Friday draws near – the big bargain day for combat shoppers. But the rest of November is no slouch, as retailers try to grab your attention in the days leading up to the madness.

Here, from DealNews.com, is a list of some of your best November buys:

• Cookware: Good prices, typically through December and January. But November is best.
• Tools and Hardware: “Sets” are big, such as a 50-piece socket set. Hint hint.
• Apple stuff: Apple often has 5 to 10% discounts on Black Friday, and retailers often make further cuts.
• This season’s clothes
• Wedding dresses: They’re just not on a woman’s radar this time of year, so it could be a chance for you to grab a bargain from a hungry retailer.
• Halloween candy! Natch. (The author suggests you stuff some in your purse for Black Friday!)
• Budget Laptops: Some as low as $200!
• Turkey: Many stores give a bird away if you spend a certain amount. Don’t overspend just to get the bird, though.

Those are just some highlights of good buys. What’s NOT an especially great buy in November – or, not really any better than other times? Tablets. Turns out Amazon and others are basically giving them away already, selling them at cost, and making their money on the digital media you buy.

Lots more useful info at the original article, so check it out!