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12-02-2008 10:17 PM
tearhsong2 If I didn't have to work on Black Friday, I probably would have just stayed home. If I went out to shop at all, I would have waited until later in the day when the crowds die down.



As it was I worked from 6:30am-11:30pm on Friday. A long day, but it went by quickly. I was glad to have the weekend off!
11-30-2008 07:29 PM
danakscully64
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Originally Posted by theatrelife101 View Post

I went to walmart and got a brand new winter Jacket for $8 YAY

The key is to go into the store WITHOUT a cart unless you absolutely need it. You get stuck if you have a cart, but you can weave your way around without one.

People complain, but traffic really isn't THAT terrible. It just like dinner hour, but at 4-5 am lol.

The parking lots are packed though lol.



$8! Awesome I didn't even think to check clothing at Target... I'm not sure it was even on sale. It was a MADHOUSE.
11-30-2008 07:28 PM
danakscully64 Can we please try to keep the thread on topic? It's about the deals people got, not personal issues and the craziness that leads to death. Thanks
11-30-2008 06:52 PM
otomik
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Originally Posted by ForestGlade34 View Post

Hell no, I just don't read YOUR posts!

you said something foolish because you didn't bother to listen to the conversation. hoodedclawjen made a nice post back at the beginning of this thread that will interest you. get over it, this isn't about you and me.
11-30-2008 06:30 PM
otomik
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Originally Posted by ForestGlade34 View Post

Hell no, I just don't read YOUR posts!

hi, i'm not broccolichick.
11-30-2008 02:19 PM
Kiz
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Originally Posted by ForestGlade34 View Post

Hell no, I just don't read YOUR posts!



You gotta love the honesty here.
11-30-2008 12:57 PM
TreeManEarthSteward
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Originally Posted by otomik View Post

someone doesn't read the previous posts.



Hell no, I just don't read YOUR posts!
11-30-2008 12:51 PM
theatrelife101 I went to walmart and got a brand new winter Jacket for $8 YAY

The key is to go into the store WITHOUT a cart unless you absolutely need it. You get stuck if you have a cart, but you can weave your way around without one.

People complain, but traffic really isn't THAT terrible. It just like dinner hour, but at 4-5 am lol.

The parking lots are packed though lol.
11-30-2008 12:46 PM
otomik
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Originally Posted by ForestGlade34 View Post

maybe the clue's in the name... I would grin to that, except not for the first time, hearing on UK news only today I am reminded in America (where else) some store rush (riot witnesses said) had killed somebody, and that was the member of staff killed who got trampled on? or perhaps was so stressed had a heart attack?

someone doesn't read the previous posts.
11-30-2008 12:41 PM
TreeManEarthSteward
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Originally Posted by fadeaway1289 View Post

I don't do the whole black friday thing. After working years in retail I'm convinced I'm emotionally traumatized by the whole thing. The walmart story doesn't shock me at all after seeing how crazy people get on black friday.



maybe the clue's in the name... I would grin to that, except not for the first time, hearing on UK news only today I am reminded in America (where else) some store rush (riot witnesses said) had killed somebody, and that was the member of staff killed who got trampled on? or perhaps was so stressed had a heart attack?
11-30-2008 12:38 PM
TreeManEarthSteward
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Originally Posted by fadeaway1289 View Post

I don't do the whole black friday thing. After working years in retail I'm convinced I'm emotionally traumatized by the whole thing. The walmart story doesn't shock me at all after seeing how crazy people get on black friday.



maybe the clue's in the name... I would grin to that, except not for the first time, but hearing on UK news only today I am reminded in America (where else) some store rush (riot witnesses said) had killed somebody, and that was the member of staff killed who got trampled on? or perhaps was so stressed had a heart attack?
11-29-2008 11:42 PM
GhostUser Nope didnt shop that day...I only did once as a Favor to my parents but never again...My Fiancee and My Brother love to shop that day..but not me if I happen to have the day off...I usually sleep...and wake up and hear about all the nuttiness that has happened.



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11-29-2008 10:40 PM
troub I slept in for $0.00.



Not having to drive in crazy traffic or wait in lines was just bonus.



Definitely worth it.
11-29-2008 10:22 PM
Gear Shifter
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Originally Posted by danakscully64 View Post

Fair trade



I'd say so! I've been having a blast with this camera!
11-29-2008 08:32 PM
Wolfie I don't do crowds and I don't do mornings.
11-29-2008 08:59 AM
danakscully64 I decided to keep the TV. The reason I was thinking about not doing so was because I was going to put it downstairs in the family room until I move out. My parents tv, which is 32" inches, is dying after 20 years (huge 4 inch line across the top). My niece and myself are really the only ones who watch tv downstairs.
11-29-2008 05:55 AM
karenlovessnow I think the thing with Black Friday (for me, anyway) is to not go when the stores open...if you go an hour or two after that, it's not so bad.
11-29-2008 12:13 AM
*AHIMSA*
11-28-2008 11:56 PM
otomik
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Originally Posted by danakscully64 View Post

I may return the TV and get something a little bigger, but it would cost me another $200 easily.

I bought a samsung LED TV a while back, the energy efficiency was real important to me. but in hindsight I paid way too much for it. I should have gone with one of those Vizio TVs from Costco, really good quality for the price. you seem to be a videophile so I just thought I'd mention. 1080p is a little overrated unless you have one of those screens that just dominates the room in an obnoxious way.

http://s3.carltonbale.com/resolution_chart.html
11-28-2008 10:37 PM
megbot I went to gamestop at 8:30 and got the bf a game for regular price.



I went to Kohl's and got my brother a luggage set marked down from 220 to 59, a few candles for a couple bucks, and a bunch of socks (6 pairs for 3.60 or something).



It took 30 minutes in Kohl's, the line moved quick and there was parking. I'm not all about the big early rush though
11-28-2008 09:22 PM
Kiz The greed and mindless consumerism of events like this disgusts me.
11-28-2008 08:15 PM
chryssiie718 I worked in retail for many years and became quite sick of the whole Christmas shopping frenzy. Last year I had to work at 5 AM and watched the crazy people line up and pack the store. This year I am unemployed and will avoid the crowds!
11-28-2008 03:57 PM
GhostUser
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Originally Posted by danakscully64 View Post

Fair trade

!
11-28-2008 03:55 PM
danakscully64 Fair trade
11-28-2008 03:53 PM
Gear Shifter I got bribed into getting up at four and going shopping with my grandma. She gave me my Christmas present early; a Nikon CoolPix P80. =D
11-28-2008 03:12 PM
danakscully64
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Originally Posted by karenlovessnow View Post

See, there you go again...that's something my Heather (meaning my daughter, Heather) would say! Are you sure you're not her?



I don't think so... my Mom's name is Sally, not Karen I'm not the type of person to waste money, but my sleep, body temp, and sanity are priceless to me.



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Originally Posted by girlystar View Post

http://culturite.wordpress.com/2008/...n-palm-desert/



"

Black Friday has turned violent after reports of shots fired at the Toys-R-Us on Highway 111 in Palm Desert."



Us Riverside County people are dangerous, watch out
11-28-2008 02:51 PM
GhostUser My sister works in retail, and she just texted me about her store. People are going INSANE. People have been camped out since 3am YESTURDAY morning, waiting for the store to open this morning. There are TONS of cops there and tons of people getting arrested because everyone is breaking out into fights everywhere. I wish she didn't have to work today, people are so stupid.
11-28-2008 02:43 PM
SuicideBlonde http://culturite.wordpress.com/2008/...n-palm-desert/



"

Black Friday has turned violent after reports of shots fired at the Toys-R-Us on Highway 111 in Palm Desert."
11-28-2008 02:41 PM
nataliex1122 The wal-mart story is really horrific.
11-28-2008 02:36 PM
karenlovessnow I skipped the stores today. I've gone a few times, like last year and a few years before. But I really hate it. So I didn't bother this year.
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