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chachi · 11-09-2012, 10:03 AM

Im going to kmart to pick up a tv thats it all the rest Im buying is online

Oddsock · 11-09-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

I hide in my house all day long on Black Friday. No way no how will I go out and face the crowds!!! I think you people are nuts for doing it!!

But I am very lucky. I have a friend who LOVES it and will pick up any of the sale items for me if I want them! Happy shopping to you all!!

Oh I can relate. lol I hate shopping any day of the week, but BF sounds like my idea of hell. Now BF internet shopping, that I could do.

Ahis_Mama · 11-09-2012, 05:08 PM

LOVE Black Friday!!!!

I think half of the reason I go is because it's so entertaining! I peruse around and watch the way people can be so generous OR catty to eachother. It can be hilarious. And I actually make new BF friends.

It's the only time of the year that I don't mind the lines and the crowds. My kids love it too. They use their cell phones and while everyone is waiting in line for their "item" they play their own version of hide-n-seek throughout the store.

For the most part people in Hawaii are very generous and friendly esp. during Black Friday.

capt_noonie · 11-09-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Verbena

Rolls eyes. . . . . I heard Walmart is going to start black Friday on Thursday. . . . Wtf don't they care about their employees. I guess not. Pisses me off.I think people should boycott Walmart on thanksgiving. If no one shows up then they will lose money! So is target and Kmart

That is exactly what I thought. They're opening at 8pm Thanksgiving day. That's terrible. Last year when Target opened at midnight I heard some employees complaining about it. They don't care even if they get overtime, they want to spend time with family and relax, and I don't blame them.

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Originally Posted by AngelFae

I heard Target wasn't doing "Black Friday" this year! There has been so much flak about everyone opening on Thursday now that they opted to have regular store hours. But that is only what I heard, it could be TOTALLY off base! You know how rumors are... LOL!

That's what I heard too!

Trishe · 11-09-2012, 05:33 PM

I always go out with my sister on Black Friday..this year I have to work..boo hoo...She will pick up the deals for me though..
My funniest Black Friday story is...
I went to Kohl's to get the comforter my daughter wanted. It was Down filled and was about 50 dollars off! I saw just the color she wanted and it was just out of my reach in a huge box...so I reached...and reached..and fell in the damn box...LOLOL I was horrified!!! I still cringe when I think about it.

I must have looked like a crazy lady. hee hee.

GuinnessStout · 11-09-2012, 06:47 PM

It is more or less a tradition for my best friend and I, we get all comfy in our sweats with just our ID, CWP, credit cards and of course our guns load up in whoever husband has the largest truck that year and make sure to bring my handicap parking pass lol

RachelandSadie · 11-10-2012, 09:59 PM

i've noticed the deals are better the weeks leading up to black friday ONLINE so sometimes i just shop there. i do go out once a year tho with my best friend on black friday just to get out and have fun with her. not sure this year with having a little one to tote around if we'll do much. might go toy shopping for fun not for freaking out over toys or anything.

McheleM · 11-10-2012, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Verbena

Rolls eyes. . . . . I heard Walmart is going to start black Friday on Thursday. . . . Wtf don't they care about their employees. I guess not. Pisses me off.I think people should boycott Walmart on thanksgiving. If no one shows up then they will lose money! So is target and Kmart

Yep, 8:00 pm

I've been boycotting them for years! Why pay good money for cheap stuff made in china and crappy customer service???

MikaTallulah · 11-11-2012, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by McheleM

Yep, 8:00 pm

I've been boycotting them for years! Why pay good money for cheap stuff made in china and crappy customer service???

Some people will be educating others stuck in line about tainted pet treats Made in China! I will not be purchasing a thing from Walmart but will be there educating others

McheleM · 11-11-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MikaTallulah

Some people will be educating others stuck in line about tainted pet treats Made in China! I will not be purchasing a thing from Walmart but will be there educating others

Unfortunately, the 2 closest walmarts to me are predominately Hispanic shoppers, and I don't speak Spanish.

Besides, I'd rather sleep than stand in line. I can go hunting, shoot and skin a deer, and go back to deer camp and take a nap all before the black Friday shoppers even get through the checkout lines, and still get to sleep in.

MI Yorkielover · 11-13-2012, 08:21 AM

I saw on the news this morning that Walmart is marking up their flat screens 17% and Tickle me Elmo 34% (or vise versa) for black Friday. Other stores were acting similarly. Those who are shopping then be sure to do your research first

celstu1 · 11-13-2012, 11:43 AM

Im going to try again to convince hubby to get a new washer & dryer this year!!!! Last year he let me LOOK, then told me we were not getting one until we got the water softening system installed. We did that this past July, so I'm hoping this year we can finally get new ones. I want a top loader washer without an agitator. My little bro has LGs ones that are awesome!

yorkietalkjilly · 11-13-2012, 11:46 AM

I feel sorry for the employees who have to leave their family get-togethers and go to work Thanksgiving night for shoppers' convenience - those who want to sleep in Friday morning! What is wrong with waiting a few more hours until Friday so those people can spend as much time as possible with their kids, mom, dad, grandparents, etc.?

celstu1 · 11-13-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

I feel sorry for the employees who have to leave their family get-togethers and go to work Thanksgiving night for shoppers' convenience - those who want to sleep in Friday morning! What is wrong with waiting a few more hours until Friday so those people can spend as much time as possible with their kids, mom, dad, grandparents, etc.?

Shoppers only expect it because stores keep getting earlier & earlier. I remember when I was like 20 years old, (16 years ago now!) My Dad and I used to get up at 4am, get ready, go out, get coffee and hit up the stores at 5am when they opened on Friday. That was so fun for us. If you wait until 5am now-a-days, you'll miss all the 'good sales'. Thats the STORES, not the shoppers faults. Last year getting out at midnight to stand in FREEZING cold 1/2 mile long lines outside a store for 5 hours because they are going to have ipod touches on sale for $195 but only a limited supply was not fun and not very convenient for us. LOL I would have gladly waited until 5am for 'good sales' again!

yorkietalkjilly · 11-13-2012, 01:28 PM

But if no shoppers came, they wouldn't do it. I heard so many say they were going to shop Thursday night into the wee hours so they could sleep in Friday as long as the stores were opening that night. Still, I know you are right - the stores want the $ from the extra hours shopping and the employees can make do or lump it. So, those in retail just lump it. Maybe they'll get overtime or something.

11-09-2012, 10:03 AM	#16
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Im going to kmart to pick up a tv thats it all the rest Im buying is online __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-09-2012, 05:08 PM	#18
Ahis_Mama Living In Paradise! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ewa Beach on the island of Oahu Posts: 3,588	LOVE Black Friday!!!! I think half of the reason I go is because it's so entertaining! I peruse around and watch the way people can be so generous OR catty to eachother. It can be hilarious. And I actually make new BF friends. It's the only time of the year that I don't mind the lines and the crowds. My kids love it too. They use their cell phones and while everyone is waiting in line for their "item" they play their own version of hide-n-seek throughout the store. For the most part people in Hawaii are very generous and friendly esp. during Black Friday. __________________ Aloha & Have a wonderful day! Roni~ Ahi Shibi Roxie Heart Alize & Prada

11-09-2012, 05:33 PM	#20
Trishe Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2012 Location: michigan Posts: 231	I always go out with my sister on Black Friday..this year I have to work..boo hoo...She will pick up the deals for me though.. My funniest Black Friday story is... I went to Kohl's to get the comforter my daughter wanted. It was Down filled and was about 50 dollars off! I saw just the color she wanted and it was just out of my reach in a huge box...so I reached...and reached..and fell in the damn box...LOLOL I was horrified!!! I still cringe when I think about it. I must have looked like a crazy lady. hee hee. __________________ Mommy to Bailey born 2/21/2012 R.I.P Dabny you were a great dog and a wonderful friend for 20 years!

11-09-2012, 06:47 PM	#21
GuinnessStout Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 4,289	It is more or less a tradition for my best friend and I, we get all comfy in our sweats with just our ID, CWP, credit cards and of course our guns load up in whoever husband has the largest truck that year and make sure to bring my handicap parking pass lol __________________ Alisha mommy to Guinness Stout 7 & Stella Artois 5 & Teagan 4 Guinness & Stella proud Teapot Club Members

11-13-2012, 08:21 AM	#26
MI Yorkielover Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan USA Posts: 3,317	I saw on the news this morning that Walmart is marking up their flat screens 17% and Tickle me Elmo 34% (or vise versa) for black Friday. Other stores were acting similarly. Those who are shopping then be sure to do your research first __________________ Jackie Loves Sophie R.I.P ."Baby"* our little girl 1993-2009*

11-10-2012, 09:59 PM	#22
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	i've noticed the deals are better the weeks leading up to black friday ONLINE so sometimes i just shop there. i do go out once a year tho with my best friend on black friday just to get out and have fun with her. not sure this year with having a little one to tote around if we'll do much. might go toy shopping for fun not for freaking out over toys or anything.

11-13-2012, 11:43 AM	#27
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	Im going to try again to convince hubby to get a new washer & dryer this year!!!! Last year he let me LOOK, then told me we were not getting one until we got the water softening system installed. We did that this past July, so I'm hoping this year we can finally get new ones. I want a top loader washer without an agitator. My little bro has LGs ones that are awesome! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

11-13-2012, 11:46 AM	#28
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	I feel sorry for the employees who have to leave their family get-togethers and go to work Thanksgiving night for shoppers' convenience - those who want to sleep in Friday morning! What is wrong with waiting a few more hours until Friday so those people can spend as much time as possible with their kids, mom, dad, grandparents, etc.? __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

11-13-2012, 01:28 PM	#30
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	But if no shoppers came, they wouldn't do it. I heard so many say they were going to shop Thursday night into the wee hours so they could sleep in Friday as long as the stores were opening that night. Still, I know you are right - the stores want the $ from the extra hours shopping and the employees can make do or lump it. So, those in retail just lump it. Maybe they'll get overtime or something. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis