Chris Leckness

"When Black Friday comes
I'm gonna dig myself a hole
Gonna lay down in it 'til
I satisfy my soul"

Steely Dan

Are you soooo excited for Black Friday?  Whatchagonnaget?  What stores you hitting?  Wait a sec, are you actually going to brick and mortar stores to shop?  You might want to bring some armor and travel in groups.  Why groups?  According to Dory Devlin at Yahoo!, "If you're going after one particular item, split up, fan out, and see who finds it first and at the best price." 

The smart money, however, is on web shopping.  Check out all the Black Friday websites such as Black Friday Ads,  The Black Friday, http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/, Dealnews and Bargainist. 

Figure out what you want before you shop.  Don't get suckered into bait and switch deals, like the Best Buy deal offering a Toshiba A135 laptop and printer combo for $229.  Supposedly each store has a minimum of 20 available, but if you don't sleep on the sidewalk overnight, you're probably not going to score one, which means you may be tempted to get the next best thing, which will cost alot more and still not have decent performance.  And that's what companies like Best Buy count on. 

Buying gifts is one thing, but if you are truly looking for deals wait until the day after Christmas.  The prices will be even better!  Or if you're as smart as my wife, you will have scoped out great deals over the last couple of months and already be done with the shopping.

 

"When Black Friday comes
I'm gonna stake my claim"

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Rsaturn9

Thanks Steve, now I have to get up and BUY that Laptop
Actually I have to get up that morning anyway,my daughter has to be at work 5:30 am Black Friday, she works at Max Rave formerly Rave Girl.

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SHC

Hi
Please forgive my ignorance from this side of the pond, but what is Black Friday?
I guess it's something to do with the US Thanksgiving holiday?

stevenator65

Black Friday is the the first Friday after Thanksgiving. It has become famous b/c all the Christmas Holiday sales begin on that day, and it is the biggest shopping day of the year. The stores get mobbed with people. Many sleep on the sidewalks in front of the stores in order to be first in line and get items on sale that are in limited supply.

RSaturn, time to buy your daughter a car so she doesn't have to wake you!

CodeBubba

Originally Posted by SHC

Hi Please forgive my ignorance from this side of the pond, but what is Black Friday? I guess it's something to do with the US Thanksgiving holiday?

Black Friday is the first "official" shopping day of the Holiday Season. It is known for complete maniac behavior in the marketplace as millions of people get up early to catch pre-XMAS sales and whatnot. It's completely nuts.

As for myself I sleep in on that day. There ain't NOTHING worth going through the hell of Black Friday.

-CB :D

SHC

Ah, thank you. A bit like our "Boxing Day" sales on 26th December.

wdement

Originally Posted by stevenator65

Or if you're as smart as my wife, you will have scoped out great deals over the last couple of months and already be done with the shopping.   "When Black Friday comes I'm gonna stake my claim" View Original Blog Post

Steve's wife and I think alike. I'm almost done shopping. And the few things I have left to get are not exactly "hot" items

Hubby's Wii came today!!! Gotta love that online shopping!!

Tankman

With all the shoppers the retailers are in the black, most other times of the year the big outlets are in the red.

Black Friday, the start of the Holiday shopping season. That's what the retailers wait for all year long.

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Rsaturn9

Originally Posted by wdement

Hubby's Wii came today, I saved money by not buying any games to go with it, I hope he won't notice!!! Gotta love that online shopping!!

I thought you were on a budget Wendy?
Do you think your hubby will buy you a new Ironing Board this year, to go with the Iron he bought you for Christmas?:hide:

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wdement

Originally Posted by rsaturn9

I thought you were on a budget Wendy? Do you think your hubby will buy you a new Ironing Board this year, to go with the Iron he bought you for Christmas?:hide:

I'm not on a budget when it comes to buying him gifts

I can only hope for a nice new ironing board. Or perhaps a new dustpan????

Sweeeetttttttt

Rsaturn9

Originally Posted by wdement

I'm not on a budget when it comes to buying him gifts I can only hope for a nice new ironing board. Or perhaps a new dustpan???? Sweeeetttttttt

Maybe Both!!:approve:

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