Cyber Monday: Finding Deals From the Comfort of Your Home

Mountain View residents who didn’t want to brave the crowds on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday still have one more big chance to save courtesy of Cyber Monday.

Similar to the two other major shopping events, Cyber Monday offers consumers the chance to take advantage of some pretty big pre-holiday deals—all online.

So how can you find the best deals online this Cyber Monday?

While most major retailers with an online presence aren’t tipping their hats on their online deals just yet, many have splash pages set up that they're inviting shoppers to bookmark in advance of the Nov. 26 shopping holiday.

Here are just a few stores that are planning Cyber Monday deals:

• Kohl’s: This retailer hasn’t released its Cyber Monday specials yet, but it has a splash page all set up reminding customers to save the Nov. 26 date.
• Walmart: This retailer has a splash page set up and always offers online deals. To get a sneak peek at some of its holiday specials, the store invites consumers to check out its Facebook page.
• Target: This store’s Cyber Monday splash page invites consumer to sign up for an email alert that will tip them off about sales and exclusive offers on Cyber Monday and all year long.
• Amazon: This online retailer tends to celebrate Cyber Monday in a very big way. Its splash page even features a countdown clock.

Mountain View-based Speck, designer of protective covers for mobile devices, will also have deals on Cyber Monday. They include:

• 50 percent off of all A-line bags
• 50 percent off of iPhone 3GS cases
• 50 percent off of Fitted cases for MacBook Pros
• $10 off of iGuy cases

Have a theater fan in your family? Consider giving them tickets to San Jose Repertory, which has discounts up to 50 percent of tickets.

• All Balcony tickets on sale for $29.00
• Parterre tickets on sale for $40.00

What’s your favorite store to surf on Cyber Monday? Share your suggestions in the comments section. If you own or know of a local business that is participating in Cyber Monday, be sure to let everyone know by posting below, too!