My daughter ALWAYS clipped the ads and created our plan of attack to hit all of the stores. Thank goodness that she slept through the "excitement" and I never had to shop Black Friday with her! :) Online shopping is so much easier and can be just as fun.
Show those you care about how well you know them and how meaningful a gift you want to give them by giving them an experience, rather than the latest gadgets and Black Friday deals. This is a win/win because you avoid the lines and madness of Black Friday and give the recipient a more meaningful gift.
I kept those under-the-bed large storage container full of sand under the bed & would pull it out for the grandkids to play with on a rainy day. Of course, throwing down old sheets on the floor first helped immensely. Each kid had their own sandbox & were kept busy for hours. Cleanup was a breeze - just pick up the sheets by the corners & dump any grains right back into the containers. (They had lids too. I always throw an old sheet down under the play table for play dough & moon sand, too. That really saves the mess. The kids have made their own play dough for years. Now I plan to try making the moon sand but was wondering how long it would stay good. The commercial one I have has lasted several years.
The only store I shop at on Black Friday is the grocery store. It's always nice and quiet because everyone is working on finishing all those Thanksgiving leftovers! Besides that, I go hiking if the weather is permitting, and if not, I stay home and enjoy the day. Sometimes I have to work but I am lucky this year that I have the day off.
Seller's agents and legally and ethically bound to represent the seller first. If you're working with one that's willing to negotiate on your behalf instead on the client they're already contractually bound to, then you've found a real skunk. They aren't allowed to share info like that, and it's telling that you'd encourage that behavior.
My best advise for Black Friday shopping is to add alerts to my emails and shop at home in my PJ's. This way I don't have to deal with parking & crowds. All in the comfort of my own home.
Know your prices. Just because it is black friday doesn't mean it will be the best price. It's okay to wait, things will be on sale for weeks before the holidays.
I always make a list of items we need and have my kids make a wish list. I then start checking out early ads so I can know what stores I want to visit and items that I want. then I check out which stores will start black friday sales early and online early and purchase what I can.
Why is it not advised to use solar power to recharge most of these powerbanks? Does it reduce the life of the device, or is wall charging recommended due to it being faster?
My best tip is to know ahead of the game what you want from your visit. Don't get persuaded by great offers on items you will think "Why on earth did I buy this?" afterwards!
Unless you just love the excitement (and chaos) of the crowded stores, I'd recommend staying home and enjoying the day. There are actually a lot of good online deals on Black Friday, but I think it is best to buy only what you need and to know the in advance so you're not persuaded by a seemingly good deal.
My daughter ALWAYS clipped the ads and created our plan of attack to hit all of the stores. Thank goodness that she slept through the "excitement" and I never had to shop Black Friday with her! :) Online shopping is so much easier and can be just as fun.
stay home, relax and avoid the crowds.
Show those you care about how well you know them and how meaningful a gift you want to give them by giving them an experience, rather than the latest gadgets and Black Friday deals. This is a win/win because you avoid the lines and madness of Black Friday and give the recipient a more meaningful gift.
I kept those under-the-bed large storage container full of sand under the bed & would pull it out for the grandkids to play with on a rainy day. Of course, throwing down old sheets on the floor first helped immensely. Each kid had their own sandbox & were kept busy for hours. Cleanup was a breeze - just pick up the sheets by the corners & dump any grains right back into the containers. (They had lids too. I always throw an old sheet down under the play table for play dough & moon sand, too. That really saves the mess. The kids have made their own play dough for years. Now I plan to try making the moon sand but was wondering how long it would stay good. The commercial one I have has lasted several years.
The only store I shop at on Black Friday is the grocery store. It's always nice and quiet because everyone is working on finishing all those Thanksgiving leftovers! Besides that, I go hiking if the weather is permitting, and if not, I stay home and enjoy the day. Sometimes I have to work but I am lucky this year that I have the day off.
:Buyer's agents are especially evil"
What a joke.
Seller's agents and legally and ethically bound to represent the seller first. If you're working with one that's willing to negotiate on your behalf instead on the client they're already contractually bound to, then you've found a real skunk. They aren't allowed to share info like that, and it's telling that you'd encourage that behavior.
You got had, and you don't even realize it.
I think the best tip for Black Friday is just to be prepared and patient. Bring snacks, a list, a friend if you can, and enjoy it for what it is.
I generally stay away from shopping. If I have to go out, I plan to be surrounded by madness. Mentally preparing makes it tolerable.
Make a list and shop online
My best advise for Black Friday shopping is to add alerts to my emails and shop at home in my PJ's. This way I don't have to deal with parking & crowds. All in the comfort of my own home.
Know your prices. Just because it is black friday doesn't mean it will be the best price. It's okay to wait, things will be on sale for weeks before the holidays.
Avoid the craziness of the stores and get ready for Cyber Monday. Why would anyone want to be trampled for a laptop?
I always make a list of items we need and have my kids make a wish list. I then start checking out early ads so I can know what stores I want to visit and items that I want. then I check out which stores will start black friday sales early and online early and purchase what I can.
Good info. Our credit system can be pretty wonky at times, allowing people to make easy mistakes that seem like the right thing to do.
Don't buy things you don't need and know the price of things to know if you're getting a good deal. I'll take a look at Cyber Monday deals on Amazon.
I will be shopping online using cash back sites
Why is it not advised to use solar power to recharge most of these powerbanks? Does it reduce the life of the device, or is wall charging recommended due to it being faster?
My best tip is to know ahead of the game what you want from your visit. Don't get persuaded by great offers on items you will think "Why on earth did I buy this?" afterwards!
My tips for Black Friday are to get to the stores early and have someone help you grab the items that you want!
Unless you just love the excitement (and chaos) of the crowded stores, I'd recommend staying home and enjoying the day. There are actually a lot of good online deals on Black Friday, but I think it is best to buy only what you need and to know the in advance so you're not persuaded by a seemingly good deal.
My tip is to avoid the crowds and shop online. I will be browsing Amazon for sure.
Stay home. Shop online or wait until December when the prices might be even lower.
I use coupons to save money.
I purchase items on sale, with loaded coupons on store card and with manufacturer's coupons
We have everyone pitch in and contribute. Someone will bring wine/drinks, someone a pie, someone a cheese platter, and so on.