Black Friday is only for the bravest shoppers, but for folks who would like to indulge in great deals minus the mall madness, try visiting these unique local stores instead:
Frankey's - The super stylish boutique is offering 50% off select fall and winter fashions at both of its locations.
Global Gifts - This nonprofit fair trade Mass Ave store is donating 10% of Friday's sales to The Fair Trade Resource Network and Comparte, an artisan co-op in Chile recovering from this year's earthquake.
Houseworks - All home accessories in the ultra modern store will be 10% off and all clearance merchandise will also be an additional 10% off all weekend.
J. Benzal - The dapper Mass Ave men's store is taking 30% off all winter coats plus all suits are buy one get one free for the day.
Mary & Martha's Exceedingly Chic Boutique - From 8am to noon, all merchandise is 30% off and 25% off sale items all day.
Rusted Moon Outfitters - This one stop Broad Ripple shop for outdoorsmen and women is having tons of promotions this weekend, including 20% off all coats, jackets and fleeces $100 or more, 20% off all insulated footwear including UGG Austrailia, 40% off selected North Face bags and more.