Comments on: How Black Friday Works

By: Kevin M

Kevin M — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:48:17 +0000

When will people learn most of the items are on sale online either Thursday night or at the same time Friday morning?

I bought my LG HDTV 2 years ago from the comfort of my PJs sitting in front of my laptop and went back to bed right after…total time spent about 15min. I got the same price that was in the “doorbuster” ad.

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:33:37 +0000

Like luring moths to a flame! I went golfing today. Folks can have their deals!
.-= Financial Samurai´s last blog ..The World Stock Markets Are Crashing & You’re Going Shopping?! =-.

By: shadox

shadox — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:29:08 +0000

If there is one place I will NOT go is a store on black Friday or any time during the month of December (not counting Supermarkets or other stores where I need to buy stuff I actually need...) .-= shadox´s last blog ..Taking the Initiative After a Lay-Off =-.

By: Hope to Prosper

Hope to Prosper — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:56:47 +0000

I have never participated in Black Friday, because I hate crowds and getting up early. But, this year, my wife is out of town and I wanted to be a part of all the excitement. Besides, I had my eye on a cheap laptop or netbook.

Well, it was even more of a fiasco then I anticipated. I cruised into Walmart at 4:45 and the parking lot was already packed. Walmart stayed open 24 hours on Black Friday after last year’s incident, where an employee got trampled to death. So, I go to the computer section and find out everyone got tickets at midnight and all of the netbook deals are gone.

Next, I went across town to Sears, which used to be our old K-Mart, figuring it would be less of a zoo. Strangely, the parking lot was empty and there were fewer customers than employees in the store. I thought this could work and they were all excited to see me at 5:00 AM. So, I asked them where the computers were and they said they didn’t carry computers at this branch. Now I remember why Sears is called “where America used to shop”.

I guess I will be buying my presents online.
.-= Hope to Prosper´s last blog ..Overdraft is Over =-.

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By: KC

KC — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:09:31 +0000

These doorbusters are usually junk – they are items I wouldn’t buy if I did any research into them. But I’ve found most deals that the stores offer can be found online if you look hard enough. I’ve been looking for a Canon Powershot 1200IS for sometime and waiting for the best price. I knew from pre-released Black Friday ads I could get it at Best Buy for $149 (regularly $179-$199). Well last night amazon had it for $149 and I didn’t have to pay tax or leave the confines of my house to buy it. Plus I got my mother-in-law a salad spinner she said she wanted for Xmas for 30% off. That was a little extra savings I didn’t anticipate. So save your time and sanity and do a little research before just spending all your money.