topic Re: Black Friday in Among Friends

Black Friday

Group 5 minus 1 — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 13:35:02 GMT

People that do Black Friday amuse me.

Re: Black Friday

qualitygal — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 13:40:17 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1, because????

I'm getting outta town! I don't like BF.

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OfCourse — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 13:42:56 GMT

I've never done Black Friday. People who go out at 2 am to be first in line are way more ambitious than I've ever been regarding Christmas shopping.

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missy1 — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 13:53:38 GMT

Not my cup of tea. One can shop on-line for many BF deals.

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Big Joanie — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 14:21:33 GMT

I just can't do it ....

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ECBG — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 16:18:00 GMT

I don't do Black Friday either. The only way I've even seen an advantage might be a store like Best Buy. They'll have maybe 5 of a very expensive item, like the newest electronic for an unreal price. Good luck with that!

I've been in retail and the "special buys" are usually items that are less expensive and brought in for the sale. If you really look, the lowest quality is what is usually discounted. "Pleather" (do people use that term any longer?) boots that fall apart after one season.

With the exception of clearance, stores will configure the sales and coupons so the price won't go below a certain mark. I've seen this "dance" for years.

Re: Black Friday

TaylorBrown — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 17:46:27 GMT

@ECBG i saw a pair of shoes that other day that were "Vegan Leather." I guess that's the new term for pleather.

Re: Black Friday

kitcat51 — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 19:38:38 GMT

It's traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year & stores have hired over 500,00 seasonal workers. Sales are a big win for the shoppers, workers & the ecomony so hope everyone going enjoys themselves & finds what they're looking for. What's to laugh about? Everyone benefits as wealth grows.

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willdob3 — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 19:20:06 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1

I’ve never gone for the big advertised deals but, years ago, I’d take my list and get most of my shopping done on Black Friday. I enjoyed the hustle-bustle, the people, the decorations. I always treated myself to lunch out.

These days, I do all of almost all of my holiday shopping online. I like being able to compare prices, read reviews, and not have to leave the house.

I find the extended Black Friday sales - now going on for days or all week - stressful. I feel like I should be shopping for good deals but I don’t have 24/7 to spend looking. I end up shopping and buying fewer things instead of more.

Re: Black Friday

CrazyDaisy — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 21:40:28 GMT

Heading out soon....

Going out for 3 items, know what the prices are normally and that they are a really good deal. Items are seldom on sale and will be saving about $80. Well worth the trip.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 22:12:33 GMT

I made my big Black Friday purchase shortly after midnight when I got a msg from Amazon that their Fire Stick was on sale. I've been waiting for this. I have one and want one for my other TV. That'll be it for me this year.

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lovescats — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 22:34:27 GMT

@ncascade wrote:
People that do Black Friday amuse me.

why? the less people who do black friday leaves more for the ones who want the stuff

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phoenixbrd — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 00:34:44 GMT

@ECBG On Tuesday a couple was setting up a tent to camp out in front of Best Buy....must have been a really one of a kind super deal! Short of maybe a million, nothing would inspire me to do that.

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jeanlake — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 01:18:54 GMT

Black Friday never has been my thing. Two words: night mare. But bro-in-law and wife love it. They buy, wrap and put under the tree by Sunday evening. Tradition for them as they strategize and make plans for the day. Their day begins early and they love it. Fun to hear them talk about it. Would be horrible if they ever wanted me to ride along with them

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VaBelle35 — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 01:52:01 GMT

I look at all the ads and honestly there is nothing I need for me or others at the prices they are selling them that would get me to get out there in the dark of night.

In previous years I've found very nice online BF things. So far this year I haven't seen anything.

About 5 years ago I went out on Thanksgiving around 7pm to Sears and Walmart with someone and it was crazy. Very, very long lines for the BF stuff (it was being given out by staff and they had to bring it out on carts). Nasty people, too.

Re: Black Friday

chrystaltree — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 03:55:39 GMT

@ncascade wrote:
People that do Black Friday amuse me.

In what way?

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chrystaltree — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 04:05:48 GMT

@TaylorBrown wrote:
@ECBG i saw a pair of shoes that other day that were "Vegan Leather." I guess that's the new term for pleather.

Wow, pleather. That's a blast from the distant past. Vegan leather is the term for higher quality faux leather. There are vegan leathers and faux leathers that are indistinguishable from leather and certainly better than cheap leather.

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ECBG — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 10:31:30 GMT

@phoenixbrd wrote:
@ECBG On Tuesday a couple was setting up a tent to camp out in front of Best Buy....must have been a really one of a kind super deal! Short of maybe a million, nothing would inspire me to do that.

@phoenixbrdPeople on the news bring recliners and grills. It's a party here in the cold. No thanks for this traditional girl!

Re: Black Friday

chrystaltree — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 14:23:57 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@phoenixbrd wrote:
@ECBG On Tuesday a couple was setting up a tent to camp out in front of Best Buy....must have been a really one of a kind super deal! Short of maybe a million, nothing would inspire me to do that.
@phoenixbrdPeople on the news bring recliners and grills. It's a party here in the cold. No thanks for this traditional girl!

I remember when people would do that but around here, malls banned camping out several years ago. It was so tacky and trashy! Sleeping bags and tents days before Black Friday. Now, people can only line up a few hours before the stores open and there are steel barricades to keep the lines orderly and security guards. I still don't understand the appeal but I suppose, it's fun and a tradition fun. Although, the bargains really aren't there. You can get the same bargains and prices online.

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Allegheny — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:30:51 GMT

It seems such a big hoopla is made of Black Friday, I've lost any desire to be involved. IE., saw an TV commercial saying avoid the crowded malls and standing in line on Black Friday and come to "blah blah" and buy your new Cadallac or GMC Suv. Really.

And is it really Black Friday anymore or is it Black November?

I guess the sales can really be great, if you know the normal price for the items you are purchasing.