Black Friday

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 4:17 am

Who participates in this free for all of sales, lure of good prices, and not a parking space in the lot?

I'm off to the garage for a regular service check up, I'm going nowhere near those malls!

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 4:36 am

Not my cup of tea either. Though i didn't check any options because I don't hate the crowds, I'm just not comfortable in them much of the time.

It's okay when shopping is leisurely, but on black Friday it's a job and becomes difficult to enjoy people when they're so focused on shopping.

Stuffy!

Post by **spot** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 4:36 am

Free for all sounds rather altruistic, Chonsi. It's a give-away? People needn't take their purses?

Or is this unfettered consumerism in disguise?

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 4:41 am

spot;1266682 wrote: Free for all sounds rather altruistic, Chonsi. It's a give-away? People needn't take their purses?

Or is this unfettered consumerism in disguise?Free-for-all in this sense means freedom to have at it, Spot.

Post by **spot** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 4:51 am

Robert J;1266684 wrote: Free-for-all in this sense means freedom to have at it, Spot.

Not about scrapping money and inculcating a societal spirit of take what you need for as long as you need it, not just what you fancy, then? I misunderstood the thread, I got all excited there for a minute or two. I'll stand back and learn about local customs then.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 4:56 am

spot;1266685 wrote: Not about scrapping money and inculcating a societal spirit of take what you need for as long as you need it, not just what you fancy, then? I misunderstood the thread, I got all excited there for a minute or two. I'll stand back and learn about local customs then.No, No! Its all about that too, it just depends on perspective. I was only offering what i thought Chonsi meant by her choice of wording. Its common speak here.

Definitely contribute to the thread. At least I think you should.

Don't forget, we Americans have been given the idea that money is in abundant supply. We just create it out of thin air for any reason whatsoever.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:02 am

I've never liked to shop and there is no how, no way, I will go near a store today. A WalMart worker in New York got trampled to death by the crowd last year. The merchandise is on sale, most likely a very limited supply, and just not worth fighting the crowds to me. I'd probably end up hurting someone when they rammed me with their shopping cart. :yh_rotfl

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:29 am

Back already from the garage, the men charmed into giving me a fast ride home while they work on the car.

Spot, it is consumerism in disguise. Limited quantities of items at low prices. And RJ's point that they can shop 'till the drop, charging all the way, is how many do it. A silly thing to do in these times.

And yes, who can forgot the poor man who was trampled to death by crowds. A sad statement in itself, on where are our values.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:32 am

chonsigirl;1266696 wrote: Back already from the garage, the men charmed into giving me a fast ride home while they work on the car.

Spot, it is consumerism in disguise. Limited quantities of items at low prices. And RJ's point that they can shop 'till the drop, charging all the way, is how many do it. A silly thing to do in these times.

And yes, who can forgot the poor man who was trampled to death by crowds. A sad statement in itself, on where are our values.They are values nonetheless! No one can say we don't have values...or seek them for that matter.

Mustang · Post by **Mustang** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:02 am

Nope, not me! We did the black Friday thing a few years ago and won't do it again. People were crazy, ripping merchandise right out of your hands. :rolleyes: And the check out lines were rediculous. Once in a lifetime is enough for me.

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:31 am

:DI'm off to work - we have that second wave of flyers to get into the hands of the shoppers, don't ya know........:sneaky::wah:

Me? Never in a millinion years! I order most stuff online already, why put myself through that misery? And all the folks out with colds, flus and assorted whatnots! Yikes!

no thanks

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:53 am

These days, I tend to avoid people as much as possible. I shop online except for grub. Then I have to go out and deal with the incompetent moronic public.:p

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:19 am

Did online shopping last night @ AE for myself w/free shipping & 25% off & then hit up Old Navy this morning online & also with free shipping & everything was on sale. Do have to go out later & get stuff but thats at the local thrift store.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:07 am

chonsigirl;1266679 wrote: Who participates in this free for all of sales, lure of good prices, and not a parking space in the lot?

I'm off to the garage for a regular service check up, I'm going nowhere near those malls!

I won't vote and screw it up for you, as I don't live in the US as you know.

We have the same thing here in Canada, only its on Boxing day, a holiday right after Christmas Day and my answer is no, no and more no!:yh_rotfl:-5:-5

most offer 60 - 80% off!

Future Shop and Best Buy open at 6am, just to give you a few, people are in line from 4 am, all stores have major sales and after Christmas is a great time as lots get money and gift certificates....

...no refunds or exchanges aloud on Christmas gifts that day!:yh_rotfl..........way to busy!

parking lots? forget it, don't even try.:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:-5:-5

...........not mine, yours!

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:14 am

Odie;1266726 wrote: I won't vote and screw it up for you, as I don't live in the US

We have the same thing here, only on Boxing day, a holiday right after Christmas Day and my answer is no, no and more no!:yh_rotfl:-5:-5

most offer 60 - 80% off!

Future Shop and Best Buy open at 6am, just to give you a few, people are in line from 4 am, all stores have major sales and after Christmas is a great time as lots get money and gift certificates....

...no refunds or exchanges on Christmas gifts that day!:yh_rotfl...just way to busy!

parking lots? forget it, don't even try.:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:-5:-5

and also here in the west maybe same over there for you Odiekins, we have boxing week sales so we don't have to rush out and do it all in one day. I however steer clear. I find a lot of what is on sale is typical clearance items and meh if I didn't get it over the couse of the year, I likely don't need it... oh wait... I detest shopping would rather poke myself in the eye with a fork hehehe

I didn't vote either for same reason as Odiepooh

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:20 am

minks;1266728 wrote: and also here in the west maybe same over there for you Odiekins, we have boxing week sales so we don't have to rush out and do it all in one day. I however steer clear. I find a lot of what is on sale is typical clearance items and meh if I didn't get it over the couse of the year, I likely don't need it... oh wait... I detest shopping would rather poke myself in the eye with a fork hehehe

I didn't vote either for same reason as Odiepooh

same thing here to Minks, boxing day sales for a week, but ones who love t.v's etc..are there at those stores at 4am as boxing day is the only day they open that early, yours to?

I did buy 150 boxed Christmas cards for .50 cents last year....so that was amazing.

but I also need them.

otherwise honestly.....I just don't have the money after spending for Christmas.:-5

oh to cool, you never voted either, us Canadians are intelligent eh?:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Jazzy · Post by **Jazzy** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:21 am

There is no way in heck I would go near a mall today! We have several large malls and people camp out in the parking lots and in front of the doors to the stores starting at midnight on Thursday. I just heard on the radio that there was a huge fight in the parking lot over a parking space and the police had to be called out. Nope, I will just sit home and let the others battle it out :wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:24 am

Jazzy;1266731 wrote: There is no way in heck I would go near a mall today! We have several large malls and people camp out in the parking lots and in front of the doors to the stores starting at midnight on Thursday. I just heard on the radio that there was a huge fight in the parking lot over a parking space and the police had to be called out. Nope, I will just sit home and let the others battle it out :wah:

I'm with you there Jazzy, we have ours boxing day, and no way!:-5

oh that's right, some people do camp out over night here to.:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

yup.....watch and let them battle!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:50 am

Just came in from wandering around our downtown area. Nary any traffic at all, and it's Friday. Everyone must be out to our mall and big box stores at the edge of town.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:59 am

Not a chance do all my shopping online. Most of the online site will offer free shipping during the holiday's so why should I waste gas. :driving:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 12:37 pm

hoppy;1266745 wrote: Just came in from wandering around our downtown area. Nary any traffic at all, and it's Friday. Everyone must be out to our mall and big box stores at the edge of town.

idiots!:yh_rotfl

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 12:47 pm

It's Boxing Day sales here in Australia, and I went along with a girlfriend once, years ago. It was totally fascinating. I was so caught up people watching, I forgot to even try to buy anything.

However - if you really need a refrigerator, and can't afford the usual markups, and do your research properly and find one at 1/4 price, and are prepared to wait, rush, kill if necessary for that refrigerator - getting in there may be an excellent day's work.

cars · Post by **cars** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:26 pm

Voted NO!

I don't need to almost take my life in my hands just to try to get a bargin! There are many other times of the year where the stores have giangantic sales, so . . . . .

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:48 pm

cars;1266892 wrote: Voted NO!

I don't need to almost take my life in my hands just to try to get a bargin! There are many other times of the year where the stores have giangantic sales, so . . . . . just about everyday in fact.

The shopping frenzy is an interesting phenomena. It causes me to think it's a show of nationalism by the less affluent doing their part to try and secure the future of American culture.

Why people look down on this demographic of our population is beyond me. The marketing industry certainly understands and appreciates their influence and power.

Fact is that no matter how much of a disappointment this holiday shopping season ends up being it will do more for this ailing economy than all the government infusion total.

The question of course is whether or not thats a good thing or a bad thing!

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:09 pm

I know better than to subject myself to that... I'd end up killing someone! :wah:

I got better deals online... I got a Wii for half price, a Sony Blue-Ray player for 75% off and a bunch of Blue-Ray disks for $9!

I'm gonna' wait until Cyber Monday to see what else I can get a good deal on.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:12 pm

G-man;1266900 wrote: I know better than to subject myself to that... I'd end up killing someone! :wah:

I got better deals online... I got a Wii for half price, a Sony Blue-Ray player for 75% off and a bunch of Blue-Ray disks for $9!

I'm gonna' wait until Cyber Monday to see what else I can get a good deal on.

Yeah, I already have notices in my email about cyber Monday...although I want to take advantage of the candle sales at Yankee @ their store...no free shipping:mad:

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:13 pm

g-man;1266900 wrote: i know better than to subject myself to that... I'd end up killing someone! :wah:

I got better deals online... I got a wii for half price, a sony blue-ray player for 75% off and a bunch of blue-ray disks for $9! :d i'm gonna' wait until cyber monday to see what else i can get a good deal on.lol!

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:14 pm

qsducks;1266901 wrote: Yeah, I already have notices in my email about cyber Monday...although I want to take advantage of the candle sales at Yankee @ their store...no free shipping:mad:Walmart candles are just as good as Yankee.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:16 pm

G-man;1266900 wrote: I know better than to subject myself to that... I'd end up killing someone! :wah:

I got better deals online... I got a Wii for half price, a Sony Blue-Ray player for 75% off and a bunch of Blue-Ray disks for $9!

I'm gonna' wait until Cyber Monday to see what else I can get a good deal on.

BLUE-RAY MOVIES FOR $9.00

now you tell me.:sneaky::yh_rotfl

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:20 pm

Robert J;1266903 wrote: Walmart candles are just as good as Yankee.

I don't shop Walmart at all...the one we have all the associates are the rudest peeps.:-5

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:39 pm

Robert J;1266903 wrote: Walmart candles are just as good as Yankee.

I agree, I have bought quite a few over the years with just an amazing aroma...and at least less than half the amount than Yankee.

I`m actually there a lot as their prices are great...I go around 10 am.....no crowds..they finally have a grocery section at mine, can`t believe what their prices are......:-6

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:43 pm

Odie;1266911 wrote: I agree, I have bought quite a few over the years with just an amazing aroma...and at least less than half the amount than Yankee.

I`m actually there a lot as their prices are great...I go around 10 am.....no crowds..they finally have a grocery section at mine, can`t believe what their prices are......:-6Walmart is just as inexpensive as anyone online and you don't to wait for shipping time and you can return at almost anytime for as long as you own it. Nothing wrong with that.

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:59 pm

Odie;1266905 wrote:

BLUE-RAY MOVIES FOR $9.00

now you tell me.:sneaky::yh_rotfl
Only in America!

You won't get a deal like that up there on that sheet of ice.

qsducks;1266908 wrote: I don't shop Walmart at all...the one we have all the associates are the rudest peeps.:-5
You would be rude, too, if you had to work retail! :yh_rotfl

Odie;1266911 wrote: I agree, I have bought quite a few over the years with just an amazing aroma...and at least less than half the amount than Yankee.

I`m actually there a lot as their prices are great...I go around 10 am.....no crowds..they finally have a grocery section at mine, can`t believe what their prices are......:-6
I've tested Yankee and have said it before... Yankee candles aren't all that great. You're paying for the name and the extensive variety that they offer consumers.

Robert J;1266912 wrote: Walmart is just as inexpensive as anyone online and you don't to wait for shipping time and you can return at almost anytime for as long as you own it. Nothing wrong with that.
I've noticed that since they got involved in that price war with Amazon, Walmarts prices have been competetive with Amazon. Now if only Walmart can offer a better selection in their stores and actually keep items in stock that are on display on the floor.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:29 pm

G-man;1266913 wrote: Only in America!

You won't get a deal like that up there on that sheet of ice.

You would be rude, too, if you had to work retail! :yh_rotfl

I've tested Yankee and have said it before... Yankee candles aren't all that great. You're paying for the name and the extensive variety that they offer consumers.

I've noticed that since they got involved in that price war with Amazon, Walmarts prices have been competetive with Amazon. Now if only Walmart can offer a better selection in their stores and actually keep items in stock that are on display on the floor.

My choice & I prefer Yankee over walmart any day... Ah hah, Target is finally going after walmart...now there is a store I love...i'll take Target anyday over walfart

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:42 pm

G-man;1266913 wrote: Only in America!

You won't get a deal like that up there on that sheet of ice.

You would be rude, too, if you had to work retail! :yh_rotfl

I've tested Yankee and have said it before... Yankee candles aren't all that great. You're paying for the name and the extensive variety that they offer consumers.

I've noticed that since they got involved in that price war with Amazon, Walmarts prices have been competetive with Amazon. Now if only Walmart can offer a better selection in their stores and actually keep items in stock that are on display on the floor.

ohhhhhh thems are fighting words, a sheet of ice!:-5:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

I worked as a cashier at Home Depot and loved it.:sneaky::yh_rotfl

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 11:25 pm

G-man;1266900 wrote: I know better than to subject myself to that... I'd end up killing someone! :wah:

I got better deals online... I got a Wii for half price, a Sony Blue-Ray player for 75% off and a bunch of Blue-Ray disks for $9!

I'm gonna' wait until Cyber Monday to see what else I can get a good deal on.

Where did you get blu rays for 9 clams?