I use to go out and get some killer deals for myself and my sister. Since me and her are not on good terms this year, my Black Friday is canceled. But I might just make a run to the craft stores like Hobby Lobby and Michaels for some deals. Not the mall, Target, or Best Buy...not this year.
I never have participated - I usually do thrifted, handmade, home baked or used books for gifts - but if I had a really compelling reason (ie something on sale I was planning to buy anyway) I might. If the sale is still worth it after counting the 90 minute drive from my very rural Montana home to the nearest shopping area.
We are usually visiting family so I do not go to black Friday sales but I did once and it was the last time. I went to a Walmart sale and the line was unbelievably long and all of the items that were listed on sale were gone within the first few minutes. I left the store without buying anything but I had to return later that night and there were no lines. The best thing is that they had two of the three items that they said that they were out of earlier.
I find it very ironic that Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. First you give thanks for all that you have, and the next day you need to run out and get more!
Agree with most of the comments but mostly with Brian.
While Budget, and good budget systems is fantastic, it is of no value if the there are no set goals.
If by goal is to pay of debt then my budget should reflect this goal. Once specific goals/milestones within the budget are met, then the the budget should be adjusted to reflect the current position.
Personally, the lure of the "greatest deal of all" does not pull me to venture out on the day that capitalizes on our guilty need to conform in our materialistic society for a season meant to open our hearts to the wonder of our existence. I am not saying I do not feel the desire to purchase the nicest gift I can afford for each and all my loved family and friends, but I just cannot bear the huge crowds of shoving people to assist in my heartfelt gift decisions. Planning to think about my purchases more clearly and not give in to impulse purchasing, thus I will most likely purchase online and from my local primitive gift and craft shops. I find very reasonable consigned items for most of my loved ones, that seem to be very appreciated.
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It depends.... this year, I am doing one thing on Black Friday because it's an amazing deal on something I was willing to pay full price for anyway. I'll get out at 3am for that. Then, directly afterwards, I'm going home and going back to bed.
I've never done black Friday, but would do it for the experience as much as the deals. Getting up at 2 a.m. with your bffs sounds...kinda fun.
I use to go out and get some killer deals for myself and my sister. Since me and her are not on good terms this year, my Black Friday is canceled. But I might just make a run to the craft stores like Hobby Lobby and Michaels for some deals. Not the mall, Target, or Best Buy...not this year.
I might hit an online deal, but I stay home in my jammies, with leftovers and Netflix on BF!
I do not shop on black Fridays. I also do not shop for Christmas....
I hate Black Friday - the crowds, the rudeness, the violence. All for a $10 DVD player they probably don't even need? No thanks.
Black Friday has no place in our family's simple Christmases.
never. i dont need any electronics, and if i did, i would order them on the computer.
i wont go on principle.
I never have participated - I usually do thrifted, handmade, home baked or used books for gifts - but if I had a really compelling reason (ie something on sale I was planning to buy anyway) I might. If the sale is still worth it after counting the 90 minute drive from my very rural Montana home to the nearest shopping area.
I'm interested in online black friday sales, other than that, nothing is really worth the insane parking & crazed shoppers!
Saving over the year is the best deal you can get. Skip Black Friday and spend it with your family instead.
I prefer to avoid the crowds, but if there is something specific I'll brave them to check it out.
We are usually visiting family so I do not go to black Friday sales but I did once and it was the last time. I went to a Walmart sale and the line was unbelievably long and all of the items that were listed on sale were gone within the first few minutes. I left the store without buying anything but I had to return later that night and there were no lines. The best thing is that they had two of the three items that they said that they were out of earlier.
I find it very ironic that Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. First you give thanks for all that you have, and the next day you need to run out and get more!
No, I refuse to do Black Friday.
Pregnancy tests for $1.00?!?!
I will go if there is something that is a really good deal. This year I may give it a shot just for fun.
Also take a look at their jewelry section!
This site is addictive! All sorts of weird gadgets and so on - And hearing aids for less than $15!!!
I consider Black Friday a day of sales made easy for "everyone else". I cannot stand crowds. I shop year round for deals online and in stores.
Agree with most of the comments but mostly with Brian.
While Budget, and good budget systems is fantastic, it is of no value if the there are no set goals.
If by goal is to pay of debt then my budget should reflect this goal. Once specific goals/milestones within the budget are met, then the the budget should be adjusted to reflect the current position.
of course I do black friday! Its a shoppers paradise! Although my credit cards dont like it very much...lol
I avoid retail stores whenever possible, especially on Black Friday. I will shop online however. That Amazon gift card is calling my name!
Personally, the lure of the "greatest deal of all" does not pull me to venture out on the day that capitalizes on our guilty need to conform in our materialistic society for a season meant to open our hearts to the wonder of our existence. I am not saying I do not feel the desire to purchase the nicest gift I can afford for each and all my loved family and friends, but I just cannot bear the huge crowds of shoving people to assist in my heartfelt gift decisions. Planning to think about my purchases more clearly and not give in to impulse purchasing, thus I will most likely purchase online and from my local primitive gift and craft shops. I find very reasonable consigned items for most of my loved ones, that seem to be very appreciated.
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Hello great post. There are many things like this you can recycle now for cash online. Gone are the days when you could throw things away. New law says you have to dispose of electrical waste products in an environmentally friendly way. You can search online to find sites that recycle your old things for cash.
It depends.... this year, I am doing one thing on Black Friday because it's an amazing deal on something I was willing to pay full price for anyway. I'll get out at 3am for that. Then, directly afterwards, I'm going home and going back to bed.
I tend to honor Buy Nothing Day. There are other ways to find good deals on good presents that don't involve fighting people at 2am in the morning.