What’s Next After Black Friday and Cyber Monday?

Black Friday has come and gone. Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday have come and gone. Now, Christmas is in view. Have you purchased that special gift for your special someone?

Duncan & Boyd isn’t your average store. We sell a product that dazzles. It’s a gift that will make an impression for years and years to follow.

There are few gifts more important to the heart of a woman than a piece of fine jewelry. On top of that, in an uncertain economy, precious metal is a good investment.

Kwiat - Find more works Kwiat at Duncan & Boyd Amarillo

So, go ahead, make the decision to invest in your loved one with a special and enduring Christmas gift, this holiday season.

Visit our gallery where our world-class precious metal experts will help you find the perfect item you need.

Also, if you like to study up before you come in, our website has pictures, links, information and helpful tips from all of our fine vendors. Just visit http://www.DuncanAndBoyd.com for details.

You can also stay current in jewelry news by following us on Twitter @duncannboyd

Happy Holidays from Duncan & Boyd.

Holiday Shopping Blog: 3 Great Shopping Apps

If you plan on leaving the Thanksgiving dishes and setting out to do some serious Black Friday shopping, there will be plenty of stores to greet you with deals galore. But, while you’re stuffing yourself with turkey, load up your smartphone with the latest apps that will help you figure out if that deal really is a steal.

HOLIDAY APPS

thefind.com

TheFind

TheFind: Android and iOS. Free

 

Apps that let you scan a barcode, like TheFind (iOS and Android), should be your constant companions. When you find an item you like, open the app and scan the bar code. Once it recognizes the product, it will return a list of where it’s available, both online and in nearby stores, and for how much. It will also give you a map to the store you choose.

 

TheFind has been updated to include catalogs from major merchants like Nordstrom, Crate & Barrel, and the Best Buy weekly sales flier. You can check prices there, and link right through to the store to make a purchase. In addition, you’ll be notified of any coupon codes or deals available, like free shipping.

 

The app also syncs with the website, so anything you save on your phone will show up on your computer for comparison shopping later on.

HOLIDAY APPS

fatWallet.com

FatWallet

Black Friday by FatWallet: iOS. Free

 

Fatwallet.com is already an online destination when you’re searching for coupon codes. Now you can also get their Black Friday Deal Finder. The 2011 mobile version displays major retailers’ ads so you can search, organize, and get ready to shop.

 

The app lets you sort by store or by category, and gives you the option to filter your results into subcategories, like brand, type of item and price range. You can also search for deals by free shipping, rebates, and whether or not an item is a doorbuster deal.

HOLIDAY APPS

Couponsherpa.com

Coupon Sherpa

Coupon Sherpa: iOS. Free

 

Coupon Sherpa gives iPhone, iPad and iPod iOS users access to in-store mobile coupons and printable coupons found on the Internet for many popular retailers.

 

If you’re in a store about to make a purchase, just fire up the app and check to see if there’s an additional coupon available for extra savings. There are also coupons for grocery stores, but last we checked, not many of the big chains near us were listed. Coupons can be scanned right from your device if the retailer has the upgraded optical scanner, or they can be keyed in by the cashier. If you find the deal of the century, or at least the season, email the coupon to a friend.