Amazon's "Customer's Vote" Returns; PS3 Bundles

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

Actually, while it is the holiday season, it really sucks. Look at the economy, the stock market, job losses, and earnings reports for many companies. But it is the time of the year for tne annual Amazon.com Customers Vote promotion.

How does it work?

Step 1: Vote. Browse our six rounds of great products, and vote for the ones you'd like to buy at an amazing discount.

Step 2: Check E-mail. Check your e-mail the day before each buying round to see if you've been randomly selected to participate in the race to buy.

Step 3: Go! If selected, make sure you come back and log-in early on race day. We will have many more participants than deals, so the race is on. Good luck!

Just remember, even if you qualify in Step 2, you still have to "race" other entrants to get the deal. You're not assured of the deal even with an email in Step 2.

This year, Amazon.com starts things off with your choice of one of three PS3 bundles.

Round 1: Go Blu-

• 500 Blu-ray Sci-Fi Bundles (includes: 80GB PS3, "Firefly: The Complete Series" Blu-ray Collection, PS3 Blu-ray Disc Remote, and "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed" game) $199
• 500 Blu-ray Action Bundles (includes: 80GB PS3, James Bond Blu-ray Collection, PS3 Blu-ray Disc Remote, and "Far Cry 2" game) $229
• 500 Blu-ray Family Bundles (includes: 80GB PS3, "Pirates of the Caribbean" Trilogy Blu-ray Collection, PS3 Blu-ray Disc Remote, and "LittleBigPlanet" game) $199

Voting for the first deal closes on Nov. 26th; the others close one day at a time after that. You can vote for all of them at once if you'd like, or take your time. The rest are:

Round 2: Go Play

• 1,000 Eyeclops Night Vision Goggles - $39
• 1,000 U-Dance Game Systems - $35
• 1,000 Razor PowerWing Caster Scooters - $49

Round 3: Go Hi-Def

• 250 Samsung 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTVs - $699
• 500 Samsung TL34HD 14.7MP Cameras - $139
• 500 Sony Blu-ray Disc Players - $99

Round 4: Go Mobile

• 500 Nokia N95-3 Phones (Unlocked) - $199
• 500 ASUS Eee PC 900 Netbooks - $129
• 1,000 Flip Video Camcorders - $49

Round 5: Go Your Way

• 500 Navigon 8100T Portable GPS Navigators - $299
• 1,000 TomTom GO 730T Portable GPS Navigators - $245
• 1,000 Garmin GolfLogix GPS Navigators - $149

Round 6: Go Crazy

• 1,000 "The Sopranos - The Complete Series" DVDs - $130
• 1,000 "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" Collector's Editions - $50
• 500 KitchenAid Professional Stand Mixers - $69

Race you to the finish line! More details at Amazon.com's site.