Both retailers are offering price protection through most of the holiday shopping season as well, so if you buy early and the same item drops to a lower price, you can retroactively get that better deal.

Target is hoping to get the jump on the competition by holding an Early Black Friday Sale over the three days running from Thursday, Nov. 7 to Saturday, Nov. 9. The retailer is promising "thousands of hot new deals," many up to 50% off.

Lego Star Wars Clone Trooper & Battle Droid 75372: was $26 now $23 Re-create your favorite scenes from Star Wars: The Clone Wars scenes with this buildable action toy, featuring Lego clone trooper and battle droid figures, a speeder bike vehicle, accessories, and more.