November 20: Black Friday doorbuster deals and Black Friday sales 2009 Best Buy, Walmart. Come Black Friday, and retailers across the country role out amazing deals for consumers. Retail giants compete with each other to lure shoppers to their stores as early as possible.

Called doorbusters these deals are only available in limited quantities. And it is very difficult for all the buyers to get it. So there is a mad rush in stores and smart buyers keep on watching internet for the latest information.

Criticizing this age-old practice, many retail experts call it sleazy. The CNN also published a critical report lashing out at retail giants for misleading people. However, this split the experts.

Some believe that consumers are already aware of this practice. And deal hunting in the mall is actually a game loved by many buyers.

How to win this game? Experts have come with some interesting tips and if you are one of the buyers who love playing deal hunting then follow it.

The task is difficult. You have to get up in the middle of the night and rush to the stores and stand in the cold till the gates are opened for you.

That too is not enough. A lot depends on your luck. But it is worth trying.

For retailers the biggest thing is that footfall in their malls goes to the roof. It is the day when they receive largest number of shoppers during the whole day.

Doorbuster is a very low-priced item designed to draw people into a sale, such as during Boxing Day or Black Friday.

As such, items being sold at a loss to the retailer are common during doorbuster events.