Any Black Friday-ers out there?
JoyceJoanne
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My friend have gone out for years- the day after Thanksgiving... more like Thanksgiving night... the past 2 years, we didn't go to bed at all- some of the stores opened at 10pm.... Can't miss a deal!! :bigsmile: Yes, we are "THOSE" people!! LOL!! It's SO much fun! We laugh, make fun of people, make fun of ourselves.... it's a BLAST! We have our ads for each store, circled and starred, know the layout of each store... we are REDICULIOUS!! We know it!! That's part of the fun. We talk to people, find out what they are looking for- find their stuff too... We are so bad, that we wont let anyone go with us! We can't have anybody changing it up- we have a plan!! HAHAHAHA :laugh:
The funny thing is, we usually both have most of our shopping done by then. We just go out to have fun and be silly [stupid]!! We have gotten some fantastic finds and made friends with people we see the next year.
Any other weirdos out there like us? What is your favorite BF memory?
The funny thing is, we usually both have most of our shopping done by then. We just go out to have fun and be silly [stupid]!! We have gotten some fantastic finds and made friends with people we see the next year.
Any other weirdos out there like us? What is your favorite BF memory?
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ME!!! I've only gone one time, but I went with a close friend and we shopped from 4:30 am to about 4:30 pm. It was a shopping extravaganza!!! But we got some incredible deals...definitely going every year now!0
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My sister and I go every year... We get up at the ars crack of dawn to beat the crowd. This year, I'm thinking we will start earlier (like Thursday night, late) and get a basket full of stuff. We have found to awesome deals, too! Many of them are not advertised, either!
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me too! Although last year i vowed it was the last time so i could sleep in...but i'm getting excited about the flyers/deals that will be coming out soon!! :-)0
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The year I was pregnant (and HUGE) I was the first one in line at Walmart. I REALLY wanted the digital camera for when the baby arrived. I had to pee before the doors opened so one of the managers let me in, ppl started to complain. My FIL told them I just had to pee because I had been there so long :blushing:
I've made friends in line that I run into around town during the year that will ask if I'll be there. One year I was after one of the computer, one lady sent her kids running to sit on one for me :laugh:0 -
My mom and I Black Friday shop but we don't go to all the crazy places. We have found some stores that are always deserted on that day. I can't tell you those places because our secret would be out! It is always a great time with my mommy.0
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I can't tell you those places because our secret would be out!
Spoken like a true black friday-er :laugh:0 -
I can't tell you those places because our secret would be out!
Spoken like a true black friday-er :laugh:
ditto! :glasses:0 -
MY PEEEEOPLE!!!! I'VE FOOOOUND YOU!!!!!! Those are the BEST!!! We are signed up to recieve the ads early... it's SOOO much fun! I loe the un adevrtised specials too! Oh, and I wouldn't be one of the complainers about the early potty entry, I'd just want to find you in line to find out what deals you found while you were in!! haha I found one of teh 'big tv specials' sitting in an isle once- I didn't need/want it but I picked it up. Started talking to a family that had 4 kids- the parents came for this tv... ran out before they found one... I let them have the one I found. They were SOOOO happy, they almost cried. THAT made my day. We have also made friends with the front of the line people... the same ones that are there every year - they actually hae a bbq thanksgiing in the parking lot (no joke!!) we gave them $20, they got a computer coupon for my friend. She still saved $500 on the computer! Plus, we made more friends (that I'm sure we'll see again this year. Last year, they bought us Starbucks! heeheehee!
sillygoose.... tell me your secrets!!! please!! *eyes batting- tink, tink, tink*0 -
I can't tell you those places because our secret would be out!
Spoken like a true black friday-er :laugh:
ditto! :glasses:
Dang you!! I'm a giver, I would tell!! :flowerforyou:0 -
I can't tell you those places because our secret would be out!
Spoken like a true black friday-er :laugh:
ditto! :glasses:
Dang you!! I'm a giver, I would tell!! :flowerforyou:
:devil: Ok. I'll tell. TJ MAxx and Ross etc., for some reason are EMPTY on black friday. They have tons of deals! I did the majority of my shopping there last year and never even had to bust out a credit card.0 -
I am addicted to Black Friday. One place I hit that a lot of people don't think about is PETSMART. Last year they had 50% deals and I saved $200 on stuff for the four dogs. It was amazing. Brand new beds, bones, etc, etc. For a dog mom, this was an epic deal!
Last year at Old Navy, the discounts were disappointing for how long I stood in line. Belk is great, same with Kohls. Best Buy sells out super fast, but later in the day is GREAT for movie/DVD deals.
I love Black Friday. My family thinks I'm nuts for waking up so early but it is SO worth it. Now I just need someone to do it with me. I've been rocking solo Black Friday for three years. I'm only 24, but I LOVE getting everything done for Christmas. Plus, well you guys know! It's just a whole experience.0 -
AAAWWWW!!! THANKS GOOSE!!! :blushing:
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We have a Ross AND Marshalls in the same lot as the main stores we go to (Best Buy, Kohl's, Target, Sports Authority) We may have to check those out!! I don't think ours open early though.... that may be why we don't go in. By the time they open we are already on our 8,9,10th store!! Thanks for the tip.
Our stores of choice always depend on what we are looking for. We do the stores above in order by opening times.0 -
My crazy sister, we are Canadian drives down to Watertown or Syracuse to take part in your traditional Black Friday shopping! It has been an annual tradition of hers for years.
Sounds like alot of crazy fun and great deals.
Enjoy!
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I am addicted to Black Friday. One place I hit that a lot of people don't think about is PETSMART. Last year they had 50% deals and I saved $200 on stuff for the four dogs. It was amazing. Brand new beds, bones, etc, etc. For a dog mom, this was an epic deal!
Last year at Old Navy, the discounts were disappointing for how long I stood in line. Belk is great, same with Kohls. Best Buy sells out super fast, but later in the day is GREAT for movie/DVD deals.
I love Black Friday. My family thinks I'm nuts for waking up so early but it is SO worth it. Now I just need someone to do it with me. I've been rocking solo Black Friday for three years. I'm only 24, but I LOVE getting everything done for Christmas. Plus, well you guys know! It's just a whole experience.
It IS the experience!! We don't do the pet store because my husband and daughter work in the vet field- so not a huge need to get discounts from a store, we can get deals on what we need anytime. As far as Old Navy, I haven't been impressed with their stuff for the past several years. It's sad cause I really like the store. We don't hit best buy unless we need electronics. (We still go in however...!!! HAHAHA) But I'm with you on Kohls. They ALWAYS have something! Last year, we bought scarves/hat/glove combos for $5! Bought a bunch of them- they are good gifts to have as 'in case' gifts! and CHEAP! I think they were $25-$35 sets. We don't have a Belk.
Yes, we probably are nuts, but it is SO fun! A tip: don't get too many people involed, they can slow you down. But deff find someone to go with- it's much more fun! you can laugh with a friend instead of strangers.
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It's a true family tradition for us. A whole group of us (like 10) sit down on Thanksgiving and figure out what stores have what, who will be going where, what priority which things are, what to grab "just in case" at a second store, where to meet up, etc. It's a whole stategic plan and we get it down to the last detail. We have never missed a deal 0
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joycej- you are too funny!! My Hubby LOVES to go out on Thursday night/Friday morning! I didn't even go out last year! He loves it and I have to say, I should be grateful that he is or I wouldn't have this great Macbook that I use every day! He got it for me on black Friday!!! I may go out this year, it is crazy fun!0
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Target Early Black Friday Sale Information
Target announced that they will be extending their Black Friday sale this year. Instead of starting online on Thanksgiving Day, they will be offering a separate 4-day sale beginning on Sunday, November 21 through the Wednesday before Black Friday which will feature more than 170 items. Then, on a Thanksgiving Day, Target.com will host an online-exclusive one-day sale with deals not found in their Black Friday ad.
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I love Black Friday! But I don't get to go shopping this year. I have to work and we are opening at midnight!0
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Every year, get up at 4 with my SIL / best friend and my neice and out we go. Hit dunkndonuts for coffee and stay out until we're ready to drop!0
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My crazy sister, we are Canadian drives down to Watertown or Syracuse to take part in your traditional Black Friday shopping! It has been an annual tradition of hers for years.
Sounds like alot of crazy fun and great deals.
Enjoy!
Karen
Wow, I live near there! I am only about 50 miles south of watertown, I have family there and in cape vincent, go camping on the st lawrence all summer. Cool!!0 -
Our stores of choice always depend on what we are looking for. We do the stores above in order by opening times.
Us Too! I go out with my sister. Everyone else in the family thinks we're nuts! After Turkey dinner we'll rip open the flyers and find what we want then plan our attack strategy. We usually get up around 3am so we can grab our coffee and get our big important deals out of the way first.
We usually hit up the not-so-crowded stores as well. It seems we can find exactly what we need by going to a non-screaming-kicking-crying-pushing-store.
Another great "secret" is Menards! There's usually some GREAT deals. Always packed though so maybe not a big secret? :blushing:0 -
I can't tell you those places because our secret would be out!
Spoken like a true black friday-er :laugh:
ditto! :glasses:
Dang you!! I'm a giver, I would tell!! :flowerforyou:
:devil: Ok. I'll tell. TJ MAxx and Ross etc., for some reason are EMPTY on black friday. They have tons of deals! I did the majority of my shopping there last year and never even had to bust out a credit card.
Hmmmm.....TJ Maxx you say? I will have to speak to my co-horts about that....thanks!!
Our first stop is usually wal mart and what a nightmare that is......have to say I don't do a lot there usually just wait in line for one or two items that have to be absolutely worth it or I won't bother......then off the Christmas Tree Shoppe they have awesome deals for putting together baskets and stuff. Last year I saved so much there with my black friday coupon that I "bought" a set of flannel sheets for myself with the savings. My SIL still busts on me because I bragged so much about my free sheets. Then is Toys R Us. That is where the bulk of my budget goes, but again, good deals buy one get onest etc.. Then we have wine and LUNCH. Then wrap up any last people on our list wtih Boscov's, etc..
I'm from a small town but we go to my bil and sil for thanksgiving and they live outside schenectady ny so....bigger city bigger deals.....it's def worth the hassle for me. And kinda fun....secretly....:laugh:0 -
oh and thanks for the Petsmart idea! Never would have thought of going there. I will definitely hit it up this year for my babies! 0
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My SIL and I go out every year. I think its like the only day that we both have a day with NO KIDS. Our husbands are very well trained for our Black Friday shopping adventure. They have kids, I preorder pizza to be delivered for there lunch and they even know when we come home let us sleep. We are always so excited we dont even bother going to sleep on Thanksgiving night. We mark our adds, drink lots of Red Bull (sugar free this year lol) and hit the road. We are always so excited we act like little school girls. We have had people want to go with us because they get such a kick out of our funny stories but NEVER, it just wouldn't be the same. My favorite trip was we was in Walmart waiting to get tvs. They had the line ran through the little girls department. I was infront of my SIL and they cut the roap and she ran me over with her buggy and shoved me into the clothes rack that I managed to pull over on top of me. I was laughing so hard I peed myself. She stopped to help and I yell get the tv's. As soon as I was up on my feet she THROWS the tv at me. Umm yeah I have no idea where she got the muscles for that all of a sudon but good news, WE GOT THE TV!!! Now look you got me all excited to go. I CANT WAIT.0
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Oh, and I dunno about the rest of you but for the most part, I find people are less grumpy on black friday than at other times in the shopping season. There's a sense of camraderie, sisterhood (with the occasional brave brother sprinkled in). I don't know how often I see someone and we'll kinda smile and roll our eyes like......we're in this mess together!
Except for Wal Mart....all bets are off at that place.....last year I watched two women slug it out over an ipod.
Seriously.0 -
I go every year with my youngest and, usually, 2 or 3 of her friends. I usually have my shopping done way before then, so I am just there to chauffer, pay for snacks and carry bags.
This year she is 17 and has a car. I used to b*tch about going, but I will be dissapointed this year if she goes without me.0 -
My crazy sister, we are Canadian drives down to Watertown or Syracuse to take part in your traditional Black Friday shopping! It has been an annual tradition of hers for years.
Sounds like alot of crazy fun and great deals.
Enjoy!
Karen
Also Canadian driving from Winnipeg to Fargo for Black Friday Shopping. Travelling with 2 girlfriends and staying two nights in a hotel. A whole lot of fun.0 -
I can't tell you those places because our secret would be out!
Spoken like a true black friday-er :laugh:
ditto! :glasses:
Dang you!! I'm a giver, I would tell!! :flowerforyou:
:devil: Ok. I'll tell. TJ MAxx and Ross etc., for some reason are EMPTY on black friday. They have tons of deals! I did the majority of my shopping there last year and never even had to bust out a credit card.
Hmmmm.....TJ Maxx you say? I will have to speak to my co-horts about that....thanks!!
Our first stop is usually wal mart and what a nightmare that is......have to say I don't do a lot there usually just wait in line for one or two items that have to be absolutely worth it or I won't bother......then off the Christmas Tree Shoppe they have awesome deals for putting together baskets and stuff. Last year I saved so much there with my black friday coupon that I "bought" a set of flannel sheets for myself with the savings. My SIL still busts on me because I bragged so much about my free sheets. Then is Toys R Us. That is where the bulk of my budget goes, but again, good deals buy one get onest etc.. Then we have wine and LUNCH. Then wrap up any last people on our list wtih Boscov's, etc..
I'm from a small town but we go to my bil and sil for thanksgiving and they live outside schenectady ny so....bigger city bigger deals.....it's def worth the hassle for me. And kinda fun....secretly....:laugh:
Ugh. I hate Walmart on normal days, you couldn't drag me there on Black Friday for all the money in the world!0 -
I go every year with my youngest and, usually, 2 or 3 of her friends. I usually have my shopping done way before then, so I am just there to chauffer, pay for snacks and carry bags.
This year she is 17 and has a car. I used to b*tch about going, but I will be dissapointed this year if she goes without me.
Awww, what a sweet dad you are. My dad thinks we're totally nuts!0 -
Oh, and I dunno about the rest of you but for the most part, I find people are less grumpy on black friday than at other times in the shopping season. There's a sense of camraderie, sisterhood (with the occasional brave brother sprinkled in). I don't know how often I see someone and we'll kinda smile and roll our eyes like......we're in this mess together!
Except for Wal Mart....all bets are off at that place.....last year I watched two women slug it out over an ipod.
Seriously.
You're right. I think that everybody that does it thinks it's crazy- but we all do it anyways. There are quite a few men that shop near us. but we make friends with everyone.
As far as walmart.... not my favorite anytime, much less BF. Not sure ANYTHING they have would get me there. The line wraps around the building before midnight (Last year it was 10p) for a 6am opening. I'd rather go to Target and pay an extra $5 for the same thing. *Mental note- if going into walmart, have video camera ready...* And WHY is it that all bets are off??? It's SO true!!
FANTASTIC stories everybody!! Can't wait to check back after Thanksgiving to see what everybody found!! :bigsmile:0
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