Five Ways to Avoid a Black Friday Trampling

It inevitably happens every year, someone gets trampled trying to get a DVD player for $15.99 at Walmart at 5am on Black Friday. This year, don't let tragedy strike! We have some strategies that will keep you safe while spending.

The day after Thanksgiving is the most popular shopping day of the year, but it also the most deadly. Sure, there are always going to be fights over limited merchandise, but early morning specials and stores trying to frontload their days with shoppers ready to spend has created an atmosphere of deadly frenzy. Well, it is time to fight back! Here are several methods that will keep you alive and get you to the front of the pack. This December 25th when you have a pocket full of left-over cash and your children gratefully screech, "Thank you, Santa!" You better turn to your computer, nod, and say, "No, thank you, Gawker."