Who's going Black Friday shopping??

mrskitton · November 2012

I know this girl is!! But in all seriousness, who's going Black Friday shopping and for how long? The problem with me is that I get real achey now standing for too long and I am worried about the pains I will have from standing in line. I suppose I could sit on the concrete (which I don't have a problem with) but do you think maybe some good shoe inserts would help matters at all?

Oh, and does anyone plan on starting at 9PM and going all the the way through the morning as well?

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luvsdogs2 · November 2012

Bliss+Berry:
I honestly just don't understand the appeal. I'm a shopper and I love a good bargain, but I don't think the savings justify the level of craziness that ensues. I think its sad that Target, Macy's and other stores are opening so early.

I work at Macy's as a bridal consultant, so fortunately I don't have to be in till 3pm and it's treated like a normal Friday for me (woot!). But you're right, it's sad and pointless. Last year when they opened at midnight, the associates that worked it said it was slammed at first (like people running in to the store), and then it was dead until like 5 am. I don't see how they can be making enough from 12-1 to justify paying people to stand there for four hours without any customers. And even though we don't open till midnight, as opposed to this 8pm crap that other stores are doing, the people that are working at midnight have to try to sleep on Thanksgiving Day to be able to make it through the shift. Sucks.

And a friendly reminder to all that plan on shopping: be nice to the associate/check out person. If you have a problem with crowds or waiting in line, don't go shopping on the busiest shopping day of the year, and don't take it out on the people that work there.

lkm2006 · November 2012

BlissBerry:
I honestly just don't understand the appeal. nbsp;I'm a shopper and I love a good bargain, but I don't think the savings justify the level of craziness that ensues. I think its sad that Target, Macy's and other stores are opening so early. nbsp;

This is me too, there just isn't an appeal. I don't care when they open though. While in college, DH worked at best buy and Black Friday was an opportunity for him to make extra money and he never missed out on any family activities. Plus, I know a lot of people do it together as a family.

All that said, I'll just stick to Internet sales shopping. Still lots available!

JJ3813 · November 2012

I think if there's a specific deal you want, maybe try convincing someone else to go for you? I couldn't imagine standing or sitting around for that long and honestly the huge, sale-crazed crowds make me a little nervous. Personally, I'm planning on staying warm and cozy in bed, and sleeping in for the first time in forever...but if DH decides to venture out, I might give him a few ideas.

Good luck if you do decide to head out!

yecal262 · November 2012

I will be! I go every year with different people in my family. We get a Starbucks and have a good ol time. If the lines take to long I sit my butt down in the line, totally not a big deal. It's just a fun shopping time. My husband stays home with LO and I'm going with my sister. We will have to change timing because all the stores are opening earlier so I gotta figure out a strategy for what deals we really want. If I get to tired.... I go home. Happy shopping!

mcooper014 · November 2012

I prefer cyber Monday shopping. Can't stand crowds, every year you read about someone getting killed it seems pointless to me.

Kota26 · November 2012

My crazy mother wants to go outlet shopping with me on Black Friday morning. I would much rather sit at home with something hot to drink and browse online Smile

Last year I was on my way home from work around 11ish and DH asked me to stop by Walmart and pick up something he needed. I was dumb enough to walk into the store 20 minutes before the deals started and walk through a column of policemen/women and hundreds of angry Virginians to get to my aisle. Never again!!

VPGIRL06 · November 2012

I only considered doing it this year because DH wants to get his mom a kindle fire this year, and seeing as we have 20+ people to shop for, I really didn't think it's fair to pay that much money for ONE person when everyone else is being stuck to our 25-30$ budget....but kindle fire's definitely are not on the list for Black Friday, so I am out. I agree wit hPP, I don't really want to the fuel the idea that places should open 9pm on thanksgiving.....those managers and staff have to be there around 3 pm on THANKSGIVING to get ready for the crowds, which means they basically don't get to enjoy most of that time with their family....It makes me sad.

Mmm79 · November 2012

Count me as someone else who just doesn't get the appeal, especially now that there are so many online deals. I'll probably be up early to shop, but it will be from my couch in my pajamas with my laptop.

I also hate that some stores are open on Thanksgiving and forcing employees to cut their own holidays short.

Babymeatball · November 2012

For those that go, be safe. I can't see myself standing in the cold for hours while pregnant. I'll sit this year out.

Happy2BPregnant · November 2012

I have never gone shopping on Black Friday. I like to enjoy shopping and not feel like I'm going to be run over for a good deal! I will check out the deals on cyber Monday.

MamaHook · November 2012

I'll do shopping online. I did it once and hated it. Plus, my husband is a manager at Target and has to be at work at 8pm Thanksgiving night meaning he has to sleep all day Thanksgiving, nice! so I hate that they are opening so early!

mon.petit.chou · November 2012

Looking at the babies r us ad, I might've considered going for the glider. But there's not one within an hour drive of my ILs house, soooo... I guess I'll be hoping for some good deals to pop up online.

oliversmom03 · November 2012

Doing it all online. I don't feel like getting shoved this year.

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mommajewels87 · November 2012

Dh and I are, but we're not going for any "big ticket" items and both items we're after go on sale at 8pm so we won't be out long and should be able to miss most of the madness. Walmart has a Little Tikes kitchen we want to get LO5 for 50% off and TRU has a Train Table we want to get LO4 for 50% off as well.

honeydew01 · November 2012

I am also part of the crew that does not understand the appeal, especially now that I am pregnant.. I know my SIL basically camps the night in front of the store. I remember last year (or maybe it was the year before that) I saw in the news that some pregnant lady was knocked down and injured during the mad rush of the store opening and some employee got trampled and was in critical condition? Please be extra careful if you decide to venture out during the mad store opening...

letzgoracing81 · November 2012

My sisters are die-hard Black Friday shoppers! They will work out a plan of action. I go along just for the fun...sometimes I find good deals...some years I just help them in their quest for the best prices. lol

I always stay the night at my sisters house on Thanksgiving and we pour over the ads and work out the plan.

It is a tradition in my family...would not miss it for the world!

rm2013 · November 2012

It's a no for me. I will be all about Cyber Monday though.

Goldilaks · November 2012

My mom and I go every year, and sure enough, we pulled an allnighter this year! But I probably should have listened to DH when he suggested I may not be up for it. My entire body was aching by the time I got home and I spent all day today recuperating!