Did you have a successful Black Friday sale?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and outcomes related to their Black Friday sales. Many express hopes for success while discussing their individual sales results and strategies.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses hope for success and wishes others good luck.
  • Another participant shares their experience of being four hours into their sale in Germany with no orders yet but remains hopeful for at least one sale.
  • Several users mention their sales results, with one participant reporting two orders totaling $75 and another at $182 in sales.
  • One participant discusses their strategy of potentially reaching out to friends for orders, while others express similar thoughts on offering discounts.
  • Some participants reflect on the name "Black Friday," suggesting alternatives like "Gold Friday" or "Fabulous Friday." One participant shares a historical perspective on the term.
  • Several users report feelings of disappointment due to low or no sales, with one participant stating they received no orders at all.
  • One participant mentions a successful show resulting from a previous unsuccessful event, highlighting the unpredictability of sales.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ significantly among participants regarding their sales experiences, with some reporting success while others express frustration over lack of orders. No clear consensus emerges on the effectiveness of strategies discussed.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences related to their Black Friday sales, with varying levels of success and strategies employed. The thread reflects a range of emotions from hopefulness to disappointment.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for relatable experiences and insights into the variability of sales during promotional events may find this discussion relevant.

KimmyDarling
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I hope everybody doing a Black Friday sale today has LOTS of success.

Good luck!!!

Kimmy
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I'm still crossing my fingers but I'm in Germany and already 4 hours into mine with nothing. :( But, even one order will be one more than I had so I'm not giving up hope yet!
 
Good Luck everyone.... It's 7am here and mine is just now started.... /waits by the phone and computer.....

If it seems like I'm not going to get anything - I'm going to pack my bag up and go out into the Black Friday madness to see if I can get people who are out shopping.... I need 500 more to make my Super Starter Month.....
 
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Hey, got that one order! LOL! OK, I'm content but still hoping for more.

Good luck everyone!
 
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Good for you, Debi! What deal prompted your customer to order?
 
LOL! Well....how about he and his wife have been friends of mine for about 15 years but they've separated and now he needs some stoneware. He was over for Thanksgiving yesterday and he just called me not caring what the special was. :)
 
:) I have 2 orders so far that total $75 so I'm happy with that so far! I'm hoping to hit $150 or more!
 
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PamperedChefDebi said:
LOL! Well....how about he and his wife have been friends of mine for about 15 years but they've separated and now he needs some stoneware. He was over for Thanksgiving yesterday and he just called me not caring what the special was. :)
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Works for me!!!
 
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PampMomof3 said:
:) I have 2 orders so far that total $75 so I'm happy with that so far! I'm hoping to hit $150 or more!
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That's great!
 
Blessings to all on Black Friday sales!! Praying We can change that name today to Gold or how about Green Friday for all of us. I have two specials going out there right now.
 
I am out of town and decided not to do a sale. I glad because our cell phones (Nextel) do not work in the hills of Arkanasas!

Ann
 
Ya know, I'm with you on changing the name. Especially since I'm in a mutliracial marriage!!! I definitely notice it from that perspective. Why a color at all? Why not Fantastic Friday? Or Fabulous Friday? I mean, it's always on a Friday so it should still be easily understood.
 
Good luck everyone:D I woke up with 2 orders so far, with a little over $100 in sales. Good start....I'm hoping for more though!
 
lacychef said:
Good luck everyone:D I woke up with 2 orders so far, with a little over $100 in sales. Good start....I'm hoping for more though!
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Me too! Great Job! I'm trying to get some shopping done myself but now 2 of my 3 kids are up so it makes it a little more difficult!;)
 
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pchefsharron said:
Blessings to all on Black Friday sales!! Praying We can change that name today to Gold or how about Green Friday for all of us. I have two specials going out there right now.
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good luck to all..... just incase you were wondering the day some have called "Black Friday" -- because it's the day retailer balance sheets move out of the red and into the black ( Like my sales to samples ractio:( -- is an important indicator of what's to come.
 
Oh!! So there really is a logical reason it's called that!!! LOL! At least that makes sense.
 
PamperedChefDebi said:
Oh!! So there really is a logical reason it's called that!!! LOL! At least that makes sense.
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I didnt know either i Googled it!
 
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As a former retail store manager, today was always the best day in November-- it really did move us into the black every year!
 
Thanks all...nothing yet but I hope people are sleeping in, or waiting for my 5% off from 5-7 p.m.!! I need $150 in orders today to make level 1 sellathon and this is all I have left.
 
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I got one order off my 20% off all Stoneware hour, but that's it.
 
I just got my second order! It is 5:47 pm here so I may not get any more. BUT, I am now at $182 in sales so at least it's a show!
 
I always thought it was a terrible name until I got into retail. That one day would literally save the store. LOL
 
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I'm at $182, too!
 
Nothing for me yet, UGH. DH says I need to stop checking. But I've only checked my email twice so far.

Six hours to go...I really need something :(
 
I have nothing yet either. Bah!
 
Well I am sticking to my promise not to check again until it's over at 7 p.m. My email that is. B/c my phone is not ringing. I even logged in under my other email LOL.

I am considering emailing a few close friends and good customers and offering them a discount if they order by Tuesday, maybe 10-15%. I just want to get that $150!! What are y'all's thoughts? I really appreciate your input :D
 
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Lisa, I say give it a try!
 
Definitely give it a try Lisa! I haven't received any other orders YET! I'm keeping my fingers crossed.;)
 
Well, I have 30 minutes left and I have two orders and my childhood friend who wants to place an order but e-mailed my old address. So...I'm just waiting on her now. I can't complain!!
 
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I just realized that I skipped the 5 to 6pm hour in my email to everyone. DOH! I have hourly specials until 8pm, then a blanket special from 8 to midnight tonight, so I'm hoping I'll get more...
 
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