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Black Friday: Freebies for in-store shoppers include coffee, video games, and gift cards

Black Friday shoppers are doing more and more of their buying online, so some stores are taking extra steps to lure customers out of the house. Here are the best Black Friday in-store freebies for 2012, featuring everything from gift cards to tape measurers. 

In case you haven't noticed, we here atÌýdealnewsÌýare huge advocates of online shopping, especially during the busiest shopping period of the year — Black Friday. However, those who opt to brave the early morning Black Friday crowds at their local brick-and-mortar retailers are in for a treat beyond nabbing the last doorbuster: exclusive freebie offers abound! From gift cards and video games to coffee and pastries, several retail chains are offering consumers an incentive to leave the house to do their shopping.

Below, we've rounded up a selection of eight great Black Friday freebies. Keep in mind, however, that as of this writing several of these offers are just rumored, so keep an eye on ourÌýBlack FridayÌýto see when they're confirmed. Also, many of these freebie deals will be available for "early bird" customers only — the earlier you arrive, the greater a chance you'll have to score a little something extra.

A.C. Moore

Status: Rumor
Freebie: Be one of the first 100 customers at your local A.C. Moore and score afree $5 gift card. You can save yourself a little extra dough just by showing up before the sun rises, as doors open at 5 am on November 23.

Bealls

Status: Confirmed
Freebie: Shoppers who arrive when doors open at 6 am on Black Friday will receive aÌýfreeÌýBealls Christmas 2012 tree ornament. And for those whoÌýreallyÌýwant to be early — in other words, be in front of the store come midnight — the first 100 customers in line will also walk home with either a "16GB WiFi tablet," a $100 gift card, or $5 Bealls Bucks via aÌýBealls scratch-off card.

Half Price Books

Status: Rumor
Freebie: In addition to aÌýfreeÌý$5 gift card, the first 100 customers to show up when the doors open at 7 am will also get aÌýfreeÌýtote bag, which will be ideal for hauling off your Black Friday bounty. One of those totes may containÌýanotherÌýfreebie: anÌýextra $100 gift card!

Old Navy

Status: Confirmed
Freebie: Yes, Old Navy is a clothier, but it's also giving away aÌýWii U ConsoleÌýthis Black Friday! While it's likely that the retailer will only give away one console per store, a larger number of customers canÌýspend at least $40Ìýand take home aÌýfreeÌýcopy of Super Mario Bros. U, which is a $60 value! Old Navy's doors open at midnight on Friday, and the first customers in line will receive a wristband for this free game offer.

Pep Boys

Status: Rumor
Freebie: 'Tis the season for dropping temperatures, so remember not to skimp on auto maintenance, especially if you'll be enduring heavy holiday travel. As an exclusive for its in-store patrons, Pep Boys is offeringÌýChampion Platinum Spark PlugsÌýfor freeÌývia aÌý$2 rebate. And because you never replace just one spark plug, you can purchase up to 15.

Ace Hardware

Status: Rumor
Freebie: If you're anticipating a large present from Santa (say, a new flat-screen TV?), you'll want to make sure you have plenty of space for it. To ensure the perfect fit, head to your local Ace Hardware and nab aÌýLufkin 25-Foot Self-Centering Tape RuleÌýfor freeÌývia aÌý$5 rebate. And in case you want to buy in bulk, keep in mind that there is a limit of 32 per store.

Sam's Club

Status: Confirmed
Freebie: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially on Black Friday; you'll need stamina to make it through those crowds! As Sam's Club opens its doors at 7 am on Black Friday, it'll be handing its members aÌýfreeÌýcup of Starbucks holiday blend coffeeÌýalong with aÌýfreeÌýArtisan Fresh pastry. Really, who wants to shop in the morning on an empty stomach?

Seattle's Best Coffee

Status: Confirmed
Freebie: No worries if you're not a Sam's Club member — you can still enjoy your Black Friday boost! Participating Seattle's Best Coffee stores will be handing outÌýfreeÌý12-oz. cups of coffee. Although this deal touts that it's especially for those who have to work post-Thanksgiving (like our writers and editors!), it appears to be valid for just about anyone in need of a coffee break. If you can't make it to a Seattle's Best location (and have a Facebook account), you can opt to have a free sample sent to your house instead. We reckon you'll have to brew it yourself, however.

More Black Friday Freebies!

All are rumored unless otherwise noted:

• 7-Eleven: Double up on your caffeine intake this Black Friday at Sevs: Nab aÌýfreeÌýcoffee of any size with the purchase of any size Red Bull.
• Aeropostale: Spend $100 or more and get aÌýfreeÌýpair of headphones or a DJ Teddy
• Cabela's: The first 600 customers will receive aÌýfreeÌýrifle, smoker, binoculars, hoodie, or gift card
• Costco: Members can receive aÌýfreeÌýSimply Delicious The Costco WayÌýcookbook
• CVS: Select drug store items areÌýfreeÌývia ExtraBucks, including candy bars, earbuds, and more
• JCPenney:ÌýFreeÌýbutton, which represents a chance to win prizes including trips, kitchen electrics, and more
• Michaels: The first 100 customers can satisfy their sweet tooth with aÌýfreeÌýGodiva chocolate bar
• Sports Authority: The first 80 customers in line will earn up to $500 in Bonus Bucks forÌýfree
• Victoria's Secret: Spend $65 or more and nab aÌýfreeÌýlimited edition tote with beauty samples.

Allison Barretta is the senior editor ofÌý,Ìýa website devoted to finding the best deals on consumer goods. The site pledges to list the best deal, whether or not it's from an advertiser, although it does work with advertisers to craft deals for readers.ÌýOur guest bloggers are not employed or directed by the Monitor and the views expressed are the bloggers' own, as is responsibility for the content of their blogs. To contact us about a blogger,Ìýclick here.ÌýThis feature first appeared inÌýdealnews.com.Ìý