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Cyber Monday is a bore.

Mominohio — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 16:53:47 GMT

The last several years, I have found things that I wanted/needed at great prices or shipping deals, but not this year.

I must just have too much, be shopped out or something, because I haven't seen a thing that interests me in the least.

Anyone else finding great deals today?

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Qwackertoo — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 17:31:28 GMT

I'm about shopped out this Fall. Recently bought 2 46" LED Smart TV's, 1 65" LED Smart TV, all 3 from my favorite store, Costco . . . and I think husband just ordered me a new wireless laser printer. So we're about electronic'd out for 2014. Replacing an OLD projection Mitsubishi and a couple of older tv's, one in my exercise room so I need some wireless earphones . . . between the fan and treadmill and cranking up the volume on the TV.

I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on a NordicTrack piece of equipment . . .over 1,000.00 off today and yesterday I found a code for another 10% off. Not quite ready to pull the trigger yet though.

Daughter made me an Excel spreadsheet complete with links for her b-day and Christmas, (her bday is 12 days after Christmas). Son, maybe a few things, he'd be happy with some money as he is heading off to college next Fall to pad his bank account.

Tempted to buy some Surface Pro 3's. We're not Apple people. We can spend some of son's 529 money on those BEFORE high school graduation come May '15 . . . can't spend it on computers for college, only K-12. Weird rule huh?

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millieshops — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 18:08:05 GMT

I just went to my email account and deleted emails from 10 different companies (including one from QVC) about cyber Monday deals. I'm just beyond not interested in deals on things I haven't already identified as a need or a want.

Some years back, I used to watch shopping channels while I ironed or leafed through catalogs and the ads that arrived in stacks with my morning paper just in case I saw something I might like.

I've stopped doing that - I shop from a list or a wish list and that's working for me. Kind of ironic that now that I have money to shop more, I really don't care much to do it. I suspect I'm a retailer's nightmare!

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Topaz Gem — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 18:14:44 GMT

I've been watching a pair of sandals from a FL department store since the end of last summer. I'm in no hurry to get them, but I keep checking back to see if they'll go on sale during the winter months like they do in most places. Last week I checked the price and they were still full price at $44.99 a pair. With all the Cyber Monday hoopla, I was hoping to get them at a deeply discounted price. Well, I checked the price this morning and they went UP $5.00, to $49.99 a pair.

They must think we're totally stupid. I think they're counting on the 'low information shoppers' falling for their phony discounts and wild email claims.

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Moonchilde — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 18:21:36 GMT

If there's something I have been wanting, I pay attention to the emails. But any true deals are pretty much gone by Black Friday afternoon now and Cyber Monday seems to be the leftovers. My shopping is done, thankfully. I have checked out my emails and deleted them untempted.

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croemer — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 18:23:08 GMT

On 12/1/2014 Topaz Gem said:
I've been watching a pair of sandals from a FL department store since the end of last summer. I'm in no hurry to get them, but I keep checking back to see if they'll go on sale during the winter months like they do in most places. Last week I checked the price and they were still full price at $44.99 a pair. With all the Cyber Monday hoopla, I was hoping to get them at a deeply discounted price. Well, I checked the price this morning and they went UP $5.00, to $49.99 a pair.

They must think we're totally stupid. I think they're counting on the 'low information shoppers' falling for their phony discounts and wild email claims.

Ain't that something.

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Gooday — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 18:24:07 GMT

Hi croemer! Long time, no see.

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Madisson — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 18:38:20 GMT

Land's End has 40% off regular prices and free shipping. I ordered a few things from there.

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faeriemoon — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 18:39:58 GMT

I have found that many sites have raised prices befor offering their Cyber Monday discount.

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Catitude — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 18:47:52 GMT

I bought a gorgeous crystal chandelier fixture but only saved 10% off the price with free shipping. Some of the online lighting stores I visited today had no sales at all.

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ahoymate — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 19:03:18 GMT

Snooze Fest! Cyber Monday has very little to offer(((( Deals need to include: discounts + free S&H. Otherwise, forget it!

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Topaz Gem — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 20:13:59 GMT

On 12/1/2014 faeriemoon said:
I have found that many sites have raised prices befor offering their Cyber Monday discount.

The key is to decide ahead of time what items you'll be shopping for, then log in on Cyber Monday to compare prices. Like I said in my above post, the sandals I was hoping to get went up $5.00, most likely to accommodate the Cyber Monday discount I'd be getting, LOL.

"In the 2013 season, Upstream Commerce examined pricing of the 20 largest athletic shoe brands at Amazon, Zappos and Macy's, finding that "Each lowered its prices to start the Holiday shopping season; and while Amazon discounted the most on Black Friday, it then raised prices the most for Cyber Monday," Upstream Commerce CEO/co-founder Amos Peleg said."

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lulu2 — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 20:25:59 GMT

I ordered shoes for both my husband and me from Cole Haan. Regular price shoes were 40% off while sale shoes were another 50% off.

I also ordered a number my things from Chico's. Everything was 50% off.

I'm extremely happy with my purchases.

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Shorty2U — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 23:31:25 GMT

I am finished except for some gift cards but I got emails from various places I shop online and I see lots of deals.

In reality I usually start in July. (Except for this year). There are deals then too. Deals are all year. You have to know where to look.

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homedecor1 — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 00:06:37 GMT

Here's what I found big cyber Monday airline sale email. Sunday night flight was $121 one-way. Today I get big 20% off fares for this airline --- yeah I say BUT that same flight is $189 less 20% costing $40 more (not inc bag or seat fees)!

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Plaid Pants — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 00:10:04 GMT

The only ""deals"" that I found were for free shipping. I need more than that to buy on CM.

I didn't buy anything today.

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GCR18 — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 02:26:24 GMT

ITA. I bought a couple things that were fairly priced. I didn't come across any outstanding sales.

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hckynut — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 02:29:57 GMT

Bored is not a word I use or ever experience. As long as my mind or my body functions I am never bored.

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Lucky Charm — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 03:05:31 GMT

I'm having a good old time with the cyber sales.

Bought two gold Bismark necklaces because I've never had one.

Went to Macy's and bought a beautiful turquoise leather couch and loveseat for one of our beach houses. They gave me cybersale prices!

Just got gift certificates for one of our favorite out-of-town restaurants @ 50% off face value.

My favorite beauty products website is having 25% off and free shipping and my cart is full!!!!

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bells4me — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 06:16:07 GMT

My cyberMonday was Thursday. Now my shopping is done.