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[quiverfull7]

I slept in until nearly 10am. I haven't done that in years! I woke at just before 7, rolled over and zonked back out! It was the best bargain I could have gotten anywhere!!!!!!!!

 

[dianevill]

I worked until 7 am this morning, and was going to go straight home. I actually have all my Christmas shopping done; however, somehow my car managed to turn the wrong way and I ended up in Kohl's parking lot . I bought some bed sheets that were drastically reduced (and I desperately needed), and a few small odds and ends. The best part, though, was that Kohl's was pretty slow, so I took my receipts from the past week and a half to the customer service desk (no one in line - I walked right up). The clerk ran product adjustments for me and I got over $70 back! Now THAT was worth it!

 

[heat123]

I worked until 7 am this morning, and was going to go straight home. I actually have all my Christmas shopping done; however, somehow my car managed to turn the wrong way and I ended up in Kohl's parking lot . I bought some bed sheets that were drastically reduced (and I desperately needed), and a few small odds and ends. The best part, though, was that Kohl's was pretty slow, so I took my receipts from the past week and a half to the customer service desk (no one in line - I walked right up). The clerk ran product adjustments for me and I got over $70 back! Now THAT was worth it!

Speaking of Sales! I walked out of there at around $100 for two nice outfits, and a nice watch and a ring! Gotta love those 30%-40% OFF plus my %15 off additional coupon!:love:

 

[Chef Kearns]

I voted no on the poll, but ended up going. My first Black Friday experience!! It wasn't too bad. We didn't go out at 4am. We wouldn't have stood a chance against the crazies that camped out there overnight. We started at about 9:30am. We hit Costco (I got toilet paper--HUGE deal ), then on to TRU (got lots of stuff for my 4yo daughter), from there we were going to go to Target, but instead went to Circuit City (why oh why?!...the place was a madhouse..oh, but we got a sweet 42" plasma tv for a cherry deal), we broke for lunch at Marie Callendar's (very nice-I'm still full), and finished up at Macy's.

All in all it wasn't the torture I was expecting. I don't understand how a store can advertise a 2-day sale, but only have enough stock for 4 hours?!! If they only have 10 then they should put of 5 one day and 5 the next!

 

[JAE]

I went to Target right a 6 AM just to buy Play Dough - BOGO. I just wanted to be done before the really huge crowds were out during the day. I didn't even comb my hair or brush my teeth before I left the house. The line at Target was sooo long, but once I went inside I was in and out in 15 minutes or less. It was quite cold, though. Then I went to Macy's and bought myself some clothes. Was home before 9 am. Quite tired tonight, though. I usually do go out, but I actually bought a Wii on Wednesday, so I didn't have to stand in line for that today. I really lucked out on the Wii. I didn't even know if the store would have any, but when I arrived the line was three people long because a delivery was actually coming at some point. I only had to wait less than an hour and I was inside the entire time. Pretty happy that I got it on my first try.

 

[Kathytnt]

I may go shopping tomorrow but I just got hired at Jenny Craig and today is my first day of consultant training - Was worried more about being late. I may venture out for some new clothes for my new job Wish me luck!!

 

[DMB75]

I'm all done with my Christmas shopping already. We don't have black Friday over here, but I never went when we lived in the US either. I try to get all my shopping done before December.

 

[raebates]

Of course I went shopping. It's a tradition!I have few rules for shopping on Black Friday:1) Never go to electronic stores. If you absolutely must, make it mid-afternoon. Most of the crazies have left by that time.2) Never go into toy stores. Period. The people in the toy stores make those in the electronic stores look like models of sanity.3) Dress comfortably. I never wear a coat. (I do keep one in the car, though.) If it's really cold, I wear gloves. I can easily tuck those into my small backpack. Comfortable shoes are, of course, a necessity.4) Stop at mid-day for a good meal. Seriously. With the early morning and rushing around, I think it's imperative to sit down and have a good meal. It gives me energy for the rest of the day.I'm sure it depends on the city (I was in Indianapolis), but I didn't have bad traffic, and the only crowd problem I had was in a mall. I chose not to take advantage of the special deal at Bath & Body Works because I couldn't see waiting in line for about 45 minutes in order to get a $9.50 bottle of stuff free.My Christmas shopping is done. (Okay, all except a bit of The Furry Guy's family. They've had a lot of drama surrounding Christmas the last couple of years, and we aren't sure what kind of exchange (if any) will be happening this year.) I even have all the stocking stuffers.I finished early, so I picked up a bottle of wine at a local winery I'd been meaning to check out. I also picked up a pizza. The Furry Guy and I had a relaxing meal while we watched a movie. The perfect ending to a perfect day of shopping. Nice!

 

[baychef]

My Black Friday day started sleeping in. I did non stop laundry, put up the tree (still waiting for the cat to get bored with it so I can decorate it!!) And did some long over due cleaning.

My problem is that I don't get ideas from others or on my own until late. I have gone out on Black Friday in the late afternoon and evening.

Sounds like you all had pretty good luck without too much hassle. Congrats!! Want to do my shopping now?!?!

 

[raebates]

I love to shop, Ann. If you weren't so far away, I'd be glad to help you out. Spending other people's money is one of my favorite things. As for overdue cleaning, The Furry Guy and I decided that we need the occasional holiday or party in order to force us to do the things we know we should already have done. My house is all clean and sparkly.

 

[Shawnna]

.I did not go shopping until mid afternoon. There was nothing in the sales ads worth getting up at 3 am for. My sister and I went to K Mart after lunch Thanksgiving Day...it has become our tradition. I went for a Wii...they were suppose to be on sale...but of course our store didn't even get any. It really is aggravating to stand in line for something only to be told that they only received 10 to begin with...or that they didn't even get any. My thoughts are that those types of things shouldn't even be put in the paper...just announce over the intercom that you have 10 boys bicyles for $$...or even better, just stick them out with a sign. I bet people will find them.

I have seen people with 10 of something...dvd players, etc...in their cart. I have seen people take things out of other people's baskets when they were looking at something on the shelf. I have seen people run over people with their cart, get into fights with people over red and green m&ms...I have seen it all. And then, I have been frustrated to not be able to get something for my kids, only to find after I check out that there are baskets of the item at the service desk that people hoarded and then after checking out decided they didn't want. Black Friday shopping is CRAZY around here.

 

[cmdtrgd]

People out there SCARE me!!! Our mall handed out 200 vip (get in early) passes on Thanksgiving at 7pm. At 6:30 there were over 2000 people waiting to get one. On black friday they broke the doors and trampled people getting in. I have a friend who works at an Office Max and her boss got yelled at by people waiting to get in because she was "cutting". Geesh....sales are NOT worth that!!!

 

[bsaxman]

i like to roll out of bed at 3:45am just for the excitement. I rarely buy anything but just seeing everyone out there in their jammies looking half-asleep shopping is just fun to me! This is the second year in a row I went, and my friend and I had such a great time it wouldn't have mattered if neither one of us found a thing!