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    Just wandering if anyone was going to venture out this year and if there were any really good deals that we could share

  • #2
    I always go out just to enjoy the chaos, but rarely buy anything. The deals are not looking too good this year to be honest with you.

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    • #3
      Enjoy the chaos?? You are definitely unique!

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      • #4
        years ago when i worked at walmart, they told us if you don't have your uniform on they (crowds) will not allow you in they will think your trying to get their space in line. it was crazy. not bad but consistently busy.

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        • #5
          During the holidays I work at a factory outlet mall back home when we get out of classes. It's a popular name-brand store, but out sales always go up on Tuesday and remain the same for a week, even during Black Friday. It always amazes me how crazy people get for "deals" they can always get any day for the next week.

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          • #6
            You couldn't pay me to shop on Black Friday, at least not early. We have actually ventured out later in the day some years just for something to do and found the stores no worse than usual. This year, we will be driving my mom up to North Jersey because she is leaving on a cruise on Friday. From there, we may go into NYC or come back south and go to Atlantic City. We don't plan any particular shopping.
            Steve

            * Despite the high cost of living, it remains very popular.
            * Why should I pay for my daughter's education when she already knows everything?
            * There are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going.

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            • #7
              I always have to work anyway.

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              • #8
                Traffic is usually unbelievable in my area. I wonder if the price of gas will keep people home?

                I never buy anything on Black Friday.

                Last edited by Bookie; 11-19-2007, 04:47 PM.

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                • #9
                  No, I would NEVER shop on Black Friday. I hate crowds. And I hate shopping. So shopping in crowds would be like the seventh circle of hell for me.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by cptacek View Post
                    No, I would NEVER shop on Black Friday. I hate crowds. And I hate shopping. So shopping in crowds would be like the seventh circle of hell for me.
                    I couldn't have said it better!

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by sweeps View Post
                      I always go out just to enjoy the chaos, but rarely buy anything. The deals are not looking too good this year to be honest with you.
                      It is quite fun to enjoy the insanity knowing that you don't have to wait in the line later to buy anything.

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                      • #12
                        Last year, I found a couple things I wanted but didn't want to wait in the insane lines and had to work that day. I ended up ordering the TV I wanted online on Thanksgiving morning and has it delivered for free for the same price as if I'd gone to the store...

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                        • #13
                          We usually never go out on Black Friday. . .however this year is an exception.

                          We need furniture and Ashley Furniture is giving a 20% off if you show up at 7:00 a.m to 8:00 a.m.

                          We need couches, loveseat, end tables, a mattress for our oldest son, and an area rug and maybe a dining room table.

                          We are going to drop around $3000 (at least) so $600 is worth it.

                          Besides, furniture stores are never crowded like Walmart or Target or Sears or something. And they give you a wrist band so we can just show up and then go back anytime that day and get the discount.

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                          • #14
                            Does Dell ever have good deals the day after thanksgiving?

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Hot dog View Post
                              Does Dell ever have good deals the day after thanksgiving?
                              What are you looking for? A laptop perhaps?

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