Black Friday. It's the annual deal-frenzy day when Americans rouse themselves from their tryptophan-induced slumbers and brave the maddening crowds for their chance to clutch a supposedly discount big-screen TV or wi-fi-enabled waffle maker.

Though pundits and patrons have been sounding the death-knell for years, the shopping tradition persists. And there are some actual deals to be had if you know where to look. Here's a hand-picked list of some of the best.

Happy shopping and, oh yes, Thanksgiving too!

Gadgets

LG - 49.5" Diagonal LED 2160p Smart 4K Ultra HD TV for $399 down from $649 at Best Buy

GoPro HERO4 Silver Edition Camera Manufacturer Refurbished for $179 down from $399 at eBay

Audio-Technica Direct-Drive Professional Turntable for $229 down from $299 at Amazon

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 128GB - Space Gray for $374.99 down from $499.99 at Best Buy

Microsoft Surface Book - 256GB / Intel Core i5 for $1,499 down from $1,899 at Microsoft

Travel

Greyhound.com: 35% off bus fares for travel between Nov. 29 and Dec. 14 with code THANKS35

Emirates: Two-for-one round-trip economy and business class airfares from Jan. 9th-Oct. 14th, 2017.

Home

Fieldcrest Luxury Solid Bath Towels for $5.39 down from $19.99 at Target

Amazon: up to 79% off certain deals and free shipping when you order using Alexa

Amazon: up to 30% off fashion deals in-cart

24" Built-In Maytag Dishwasher for $449 down from $649 at Best Buy

Nest Learning Thermostat for $199 down from $249 at Amazon