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MeganS · 11-25-2005, 08:02 AM

My dad just told me that at our Walmart, 2 fist fights broke out over a VIDEO GAME!!

YorkieRose · 11-25-2005, 08:03 AM

My friend, Pati just called..she stopped by a few minutes ago..went right in and got the white Christmas trees we wanted..not many people in the Express/cash line...going at dawn is not for me!!!

Toby's Human · 11-25-2005, 08:04 AM

This is why I don't even want to look at the Walmart day-after-thanksgiving-sale AKA Black Friday Sale paper. (Or any other sale papers.) I have tried to go to Walmart and other places, but to me it is a waste of time. I just end up getting my hopes up, having someone cuss me out, and then I leave MAD.

Plus have you ever noticed you end up spending more b/c you are getting a deal????

SoCalyorkiLvr · 11-25-2005, 09:45 AM

I like Lisa's idea of shopping online and avoiding the lines and the early morning and the crazy, insane people. I rarely go to Walmart period, but I can only imagine what it is like on Black Friday!! Not my cup of tea!!!!

Kelz · 11-25-2005, 09:46 AM

There is no way i would go out today!!!!

Latuya · 11-25-2005, 09:55 AM

wow, after reading this,,,, I'm sure glad I decided to stay home and rest. With the way I feel right now,,, I would have landed up in jail! I don't like the fact that I missed out on all the good sales but I really don't think I would have been able to do it.

txshopper73 · 11-25-2005, 09:59 AM

Oh, Shana!

I'm so glad that you and your husband are okay...and you got your laptop! I agree, that was completely disorganized and uncalled for. Maybe he wanted a cheap fix by watching the chaos.

I made that same mistake 3 years ago at our wally-world. Never again. People are down right ruthless and insane! All just to save a few bucks. I'd rather pay full price then have to deal with some of those morons!

Sherry Lynn · 11-25-2005, 11:37 AM

On any given day the Wally World near me is nuts. Things are all over the place and scattered. No rhyme or reason to how they organize the departments. I prefer to steer clear of them because I ALWAYS leave POd!

They actually had a segment on the news at noon (I get NYC channels here) where these men were fighting over the laptops, and the security guards stepped in and they all ended up in a pile on the floor dukin' it out! I'm sure someone went to jail!! Probably a $1000 fine trying to get a $400 laptop!

Glad you got yours, Shana!

Your little, so next time remember: Elbows Out!!!! Stops 'em quick and it won't hurt you.

rnnw62 · 11-25-2005, 11:46 AM

Thankfully our Walmart was a little more organized. Unfortunately
I didn't come home with a lap top as planned and I was there at
midnight last night. The early birds that got the worms I was told
had been camping out since 9 p.m. and there were only 20 per
store so when the line reached 20 customers the others were told
that all were spoken for and so there was no need for anyone else
to even get in the line. There is no way I am standing in any line
for 8 hours to get in on a deal!

vviccles · 11-25-2005, 11:54 AM

You Poor Baby!i Went To Our Local Walmart At 9 Sam. Oon The News Last Nightthere Were Already Folks Standing In Line. They Were Out Of The Notebok Pc For 378 Which I Wanted To Get For My Daughter Paige. I Did Get Her The Mini Camcorder Instead.i Got The Digital Camera ( Cheapest Lol) & Mp3 Player For My 14 Yr Son Curt, Anda Karoake Machine For My Grandson; Hyzel! Hope U And Everyone On Yt Had A Happy Tdy! I Already Posted This But Im So Excited, I Found My Next "baby". A Wonderful Breeder On Yt!

SoCalyorkiLvr · 11-25-2005, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by txshopper73

Oh, Shana!

I'm so glad that you and your husband are okay...and you got your laptop! I agree, that was completely disorganized and uncalled for. Maybe he wanted a cheap fix by watching the chaos.

I made that same mistake 3 years ago at our wally-world. Never again. People are down right ruthless and insane! All just to save a few bucks. I'd rather pay full price then have to deal with some of those morons!

I competely agree. It is insane......I mean these guys who wait in line overnight to save a few dollars or get some item that is limited in quantity...I feel like saying "get a life"!!! or maybe even better....get a job!

When I was at Best Buy last week to buy my camera it was 2 pm and people were already lining up to get the new XBOX game machine when the store opened the NEXT DAY!!

I wonder if we would do that if they were selling exquisite yorkie puppies??? Hmmmmm......

crystalsmom · 11-25-2005, 12:08 PM

Shana I am so glad your hubby is ok. I saw something I needed for a gift
in the Walmart advertising at a good price. I decided I would rather pay
more if I had to at Target but I didn't have to do that. I ordered it online
and it's being shipped and still less. Our Target was giving wake up calls
also but not for me. A long time ago I refused to give Walmart a penny
of mine. I despise everything they stand for and the way they treat their
employees is beyond horrible. They are puppy mills for people!!

Shanatink · 11-25-2005, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PlatinumYorkies

Starting years ago Black Friday took on a whole new meaning...BLACK EYE FRIDAY!!!!!

That is so true!

troubletb · 11-25-2005, 03:03 PM

I hit the stores around 5am, but went to Walmart last night just to "see". In my Walmart there was a line at around 10:30pm they sat in chairs provided. They had chairs for the people waiting with numbers on the chairs 1-20 they also told the people that there was only 20 laptops available. Very Organized!! So of course I went to Circuit City, I just walked in at like 5:15am I went straight to the counter ask if they had the 32 inch LCD TV and they did I got (2) 1 for my brother one for me!! Whne to the Camera counter and asked for the 5mp camera, again got 2!! Then my nephew wanted that robot, and we got that too!! I'm a happy camper, got just what I went for!!

red98vett · 11-25-2005, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnnw62

Thankfully our Walmart was a little more organized. Unfortunately
I didn't come home with a lap top as planned and I was there at
midnight last night. The early birds that got the worms I was told
had been camping out since 9 p.m. and there were only 20 per
store so when the line reached 20 customers the others were told
that all were spoken for and so there was no need for anyone else
to even get in the line. There is no way I am standing in any line
for 8 hours to get in on a deal!

The whole DEAL thing is designed to make people get IN the store...they have limited quantities on purpose so you don't get what you went for but shop since you're already there -

I don't think people looking for great deals need to "get a life" or "Get a job" as Socalyorkielvr said

many of the people waiting overnight HAVE jobs - but probably don't make that much money - so big advertised deals appeal to them - not all of us can afford full retail....job or no job.

for one wouldn't go around bragging about being overcharged but I sure would if I got a great deal on something.

I think we're all overcharged on everything and you GOT to try to take the deals when you can - it's just too bad they offer so few real ones -

11-25-2005, 08:02 AM	#16
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	My dad just told me that at our Walmart, 2 fist fights broke out over a VIDEO GAME!! __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

11-25-2005, 08:03 AM	#17
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	Walmart My friend, Pati just called..she stopped by a few minutes ago..went right in and got the white Christmas trees we wanted..not many people in the Express/cash line...going at dawn is not for me!!!

11-25-2005, 08:04 AM	#18
Toby's Human YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 335	This is why I don't even want to look at the Walmart day-after-thanksgiving-sale AKA Black Friday Sale paper. (Or any other sale papers.) I have tried to go to Walmart and other places, but to me it is a waste of time. I just end up getting my hopes up, having someone cuss me out, and then I leave MAD. Plus have you ever noticed you end up spending more b/c you are getting a deal???? __________________ Ashley Toby

11-25-2005, 09:46 AM	#20
Kelz YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Yukon, ok Posts: 2,885	There is no way i would go out today!!!! __________________ Kelly- momma to Parker, Star,Zoe, & Kegan.. RIP Silly Lily OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org

11-25-2005, 09:55 AM	#21
Latuya YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rialto CA Posts: 3,243	wow, after reading this,,,, I'm sure glad I decided to stay home and rest. With the way I feel right now,,, I would have landed up in jail! I don't like the fact that I missed out on all the good sales but I really don't think I would have been able to do it. __________________ Monica, Proud mom of Gus who is forever missed! And new mom to Leiloni Gus's Dogster page

11-25-2005, 09:45 AM	#19
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	I like Lisa's idea of shopping online and avoiding the lines and the early morning and the crazy, insane people. I rarely go to Walmart period, but I can only imagine what it is like on Black Friday!! Not my cup of tea!!!!

11-25-2005, 09:59 AM	#22
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	Oh, Shana! I'm so glad that you and your husband are okay...and you got your laptop! I agree, that was completely disorganized and uncalled for. Maybe he wanted a cheap fix by watching the chaos. I made that same mistake 3 years ago at our wally-world. Never again. People are down right ruthless and insane! All just to save a few bucks. I'd rather pay full price then have to deal with some of those morons! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

11-25-2005, 11:37 AM	#23
Sherry Lynn Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,437	On any given day the Wally World near me is nuts. Things are all over the place and scattered. No rhyme or reason to how they organize the departments. I prefer to steer clear of them because I ALWAYS leave POd! They actually had a segment on the news at noon (I get NYC channels here) where these men were fighting over the laptops, and the security guards stepped in and they all ended up in a pile on the floor dukin' it out! I'm sure someone went to jail!! Probably a $1000 fine trying to get a $400 laptop! Glad you got yours, Shana! Your little, so next time remember: Elbows Out!!!! Stops 'em quick and it won't hurt you. __________________ Sherry Lynn Dublin and Widget

11-25-2005, 11:46 AM	#24
rnnw62 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,610	Thankfully our Walmart was a little more organized. Unfortunately I didn't come home with a lap top as planned and I was there at midnight last night. The early birds that got the worms I was told had been camping out since 9 p.m. and there were only 20 per store so when the line reached 20 customers the others were told that all were spoken for and so there was no need for anyone else to even get in the line. There is no way I am standing in any line for 8 hours to get in on a deal! __________________ Shelly, Teddy, Toby,Hanne & Indigo

11-25-2005, 11:54 AM	#25
vviccles BANNED! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly,MA Posts: 148	You Poor Baby!i Went To Our Local Walmart At 9 Sam. Oon The News Last Nightthere Were Already Folks Standing In Line. They Were Out Of The Notebok Pc For 378 Which I Wanted To Get For My Daughter Paige. I Did Get Her The Mini Camcorder Instead.i Got The Digital Camera ( Cheapest Lol) & Mp3 Player For My 14 Yr Son Curt, Anda Karoake Machine For My Grandson; Hyzel! Hope U And Everyone On Yt Had A Happy Tdy! I Already Posted This But Im So Excited, I Found My Next "baby". A Wonderful Breeder On Yt!

11-25-2005, 12:08 PM	#27
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	What A Scare!! Shana I am so glad your hubby is ok. I saw something I needed for a gift in the Walmart advertising at a good price. I decided I would rather pay more if I had to at Target but I didn't have to do that. I ordered it online and it's being shipped and still less. Our Target was giving wake up calls also but not for me. A long time ago I refused to give Walmart a penny of mine. I despise everything they stand for and the way they treat their employees is beyond horrible. They are puppy mills for people!! __________________

11-25-2005, 03:03 PM	#29
troubletb Love my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 2,339	I hit the stores around 5am, but went to Walmart last night just to "see". In my Walmart there was a line at around 10:30pm they sat in chairs provided. They had chairs for the people waiting with numbers on the chairs 1-20 they also told the people that there was only 20 laptops available. Very Organized!! So of course I went to Circuit City, I just walked in at like 5:15am I went straight to the counter ask if they had the 32 inch LCD TV and they did I got (2) 1 for my brother one for me!! Whne to the Camera counter and asked for the 5mp camera, again got 2!! Then my nephew wanted that robot, and we got that too!! I'm a happy camper, got just what I went for!! __________________ Karen~ Bell, Lilly and Peter's Mom Rest in Peace <3