Black Friday 2006 Buddies Needed for the Best Bargins Yet!!HOME FROM THE TRENCHES!

[emh1129]

I think DH and I will go together this year.. it should be fun

I went with my Dad last year, but he's just WAY too laid back! He's slowly meandering down the aisle and I was trying to get him to move faster so I could get to the toy section... not this year!
DH has NO idea what he's in store for

 

[HeatherFeather]

Any of you who have access to a military BX or PX, they will always price match! I bring my Black Friday ads from everywhere else in there and shop away, largely unbothered since the items on sale at the BX are rarely the same as other stores. The cashiers are happy to do the price match and I get to leave without any bruises. The only thing is that the item has to be exactly the same.

Hope maybe this helps someone else...

 

[hsmamato2]

Why wait, there are some really good deals going on right now with Back-to-School. My DH is shopping around hard trying to find a great deal now and not wait to put away for the girls for Christmas.

Where? Do tell, I need a one for ds, his is so shot.......need a computer! preferably NOT hp, as ours only lasted a few years before dying....

 

[TENIA66]

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JVC CD/MP3/WMA Player with Multicolor LCD, Detachable Face & Wireless Remote
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Phase Linear CD/MP3/WMA Car Stereo w/ Free Jensen Speakers (Friday 5-11AM Only)
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Sony Xplod Car Stereo Combo
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Victor Digital Tire Gauge
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[TENIA66]

HOLDING FOR INFO

 

[TENIA66]

Animal Crossing for Nintendo DS $34.99
Big Brain Academy for Nintendo DS $19.99
Brain Age for Nintendo DS $19.99
Children of Mana for Nintendo DS $29.99
Excite Truck for Nintendo Wii $49.99
Grand Theft Auto III for PS2 (used) $2.99
Legend of Zelda for Gamecube (used) $9.99
Madden 06 (PS2) $9.99
Madden 07 for Nintendo Wii $49.99
Mario & Donkey Kong 2 for Nintendo DS $29.99
Mario Luigi Superstar Saga for GBA (used) $12.99
Metroid Hunters for Nintendo DS (used) $14.99
Metroid Prime for Gamecube (used) $3.99
Need for Speed Underground 2 for Xbox (used) $6.99
Nintendo DS Handheld $129.99
Nintendogs for Nintendo DS $29.99
Perfect Dark Zero for Xbox360 (used) $19.99
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon for Nintendo DS $29.99
Star Wars Battlefront for Xbox (used) $9.99
Super Mario 64 Nintendo DS (used) $14.99
Super Mario Bros (New) for Nintendo DS $34.99
Yoshis Island for Nintendo DS $29.99
Zelda for Nintendo Wii $49.99
Zelda Strategy Guide (with purchase of game) $11.99

 

[TENIA66]

HOLDING FOR INFORMATION."

 

[jenr812]

Does anyone remember when the ads starting coming out online last year? I heard that stores are going to try to be more tight lipped about them, trying to keep them under wraps

 

[emh1129]

I don't know... I hope it's not really last minute. I am really looking forward to it this year and want to have it all mapped out We need to make our dollars stretch this year!

 

[jennybobenny]

Not sure if someone already posted this, but here's a link to last year's Black Friday website.

http://www.bfads.us/

 

[plgrn]

Black Friday virgin here. Just subbing to see if I can handle it! No one in my family is brave enough to get out there the day after Thanksgiving, but I'm determined to go this year alone if I have to!

 

[TENIA66]

Black Friday virgin here. Just subbing to see if I can handle it! No one in my family is brave enough to get out there the day after Thanksgiving, but I'm determined to go this year alone if I have to!

welcome to the jungle, baby!!! i began my black friday hunts on the year of the first furby..........what a beginning!!! it's like the hubby going out and getting a 16 pt buck in deer season.........

 

[TENIA66]

FOR LAST YR: I was all giddy about shopping and had to ask what times the stores open.

For reference, here is last years list:

ACE Hardware
Doors open at 7 a.m.
All Black Friday prices are valid all day

Best Buy
Doors open at 5 a.m.
Doorbusters 'til noon
Other Black Friday prices are valid for the rest of the day

Big Lots
Doors open at 7 a.m. on Thanksgiving
Doors open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday

Circuit City
Doors open at 5 a.m.

CompUSA
Doors open at 11:59 p.m. (Thursday, Nov. 24th.)
All Black Friday prices are valid all day

Dick's Sporting Goods
Doors open at 5:30 a.m.
Doorbusters from 5:30 a.m. 'til 2 p.m.
Other Black Friday prices are valid all day.
Special prices for both Black Friday and Saturday

Fred's
Doors open at 5 a.m.

Habor Freight Tools
Doors open at 7 a.m.
All Black Friday prices are valid all day

IKEA
Doors open at 7 a.m.
Come before 10 a.m. and save 10% all day

JCPenny
Doors open at 5 a.m.

KBToys

• Doors open at 5 a.m.
• Special deals for people who shop early
• Other Black Friday deals valid all day[/LIST
  
  Kohl's
  Doors open at 5 a.m.
  Doorbusters from 5 a.m. 'til 1 p.m.
  Special pricing for two days (Black Friday and Saturday)
  
  KMart
  Doors open at 6 a.m.
  All Black Friday prices are valid from 6 a.m. 'til 11 a.m.
  Extended hours for Black Friday & Saturday, 6 a.m. 'til 11 a.m.
  
  KMart - Thanksgiving Day
  Doors open at 7 a.m.
  Special Thanksgiving Day prices valid from 7 a.m. 'til 9 p.m.
  
  Linens-N-Things
  Doors open at 6 a.m.
  All Black Friday prices valid all day.
  Special prices for both Black Friday and Saturday.
  
  Meijer
  Doors open at 5 a.m.
  Doorbusters from 6 a.m. 'til Noon
  All Black Friday prices are valid from 5 a.m. 'til Midnight Saturday
  
  Menards
  Doors open at 6 a.m.
  Doorsbusters from 6 a.m. 'til 11 a.m.
  Other Black Friday prices valid all day, and Saturday.
  
  Office Depot
  Doors open at 6 a.m.
  All Black Friday prices are valid all day.
  
  OfficeMax
  Doors open at 7 a.m. on Black Friday and Saturday
  
  Old Navy
  Doors open at 6 a.m.
  
  Radio Shack
  Doors open at 6 a.m.
  Doorbusters from 6 a.m. to Noon
  Other Black Friday prices are valid for the rest of the day
  
  Sears
  Doors open at 6 a.m.
  Doorbusters from 6 a.m. 'til 11 a.m.
  Stores open 6 a.m. 'til 10 p.m. (where premitted)
  
  Spencers
  Doors open at normal times
  Sales valid from November 23 - 27
  
  Staples
  Doors open at 6 a.m.
  Doorbusters from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  Other Black Friday prices are valid for the rest of the day
  
  Target
  Doors open at 6 a.m.
  Extended hours for both Black Friday, 6 a.m. 'til 11 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. 'til 11 p.m.
  All Black Friday prices are valid all day.
  
  Toys 'R Us
  Doors open at 6 a.m.
  Doorbusters from 6 a.m. 'til Noon
  All Black Friday prices are valid all day (Friday & Saturday)
  
  Walgreens
  Most stores are open 24 hours
  Black Friday prices take into effect at 7 a.m.
  
  WalMart
  Doors open at 5 a.m.
  Doorbusters from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  Other Black Friday prices are valid for the rest of the day

 

[TENIA66]

FAMILY FUN MAGAZINE HOT TOYS 2006

Approved Finalist List

Name of Finalist Toy 10-12 Years
Cosmic Catch
Speed Stacks StackPack
Blue Man Group Percussion Tubes
Mindstorms NXT
Spy Video Car
Robosapien V2
Pirates of the Caribbean Pirates Dice
Laser Battle
BubbleBrain


Name of Finalist toy 8-9 Years
Bead Blast
Verticon
Door Slammerz Basketball
Jabba the Hutt(tm) Sail Barge
Outdoor Challenge
Sentai Fortress
Dragon Duo Puppet
My Scene(tm) Fab Faces(tm) Dolls
Bratz Ice Champions Playset with Mirabel
Pirates of the Caribbean DVD Treasure Hunt
Cube World
DEAL OR NO DEAL - ELECTRONIC TABLE TOP GAME
Cranium Zooreka
Game of Life Pirates of the Caribbean Edition
Professor Noggins History of the United States


Name of Finalist toy 5-7 Years
Littlest Pet Shop Biggest Littlest Pet Shop
Soccer Match
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Mans Chest - Ultimate Black Pearl Playset
Headbangers
Star Wars Transformers Deluxe: Millennium Falcon
Treasure Hunter
PlayFoam
Inspiration Bands
Lil Luvables Fluffy Factory
Furreal Friends Jungle Cats Assortment
PollyWorld(tm) Rockin' Theme Park(tm)
Lucky the Incredible Wonder Pup
Monster Under My Bed
Big Trouble
Scooby Doo TV Games
Cranium Giggle Gear Mega Mask Robot-Bug-Alien
Cranium Giggle Gear Super Fort
Cars Mega house
Bratz Cyber Style Laptop
SmartGlobe 2.0
Nitro Jams Notebook


Approved Finalist List 3-4 Years
Baby Talk - Barnyard Set
Baby Alive
Love and Licks Puppies
Feed the Kitty
Air-Powered Action Stadium
Magnetic Fishing Game
Pretend & Play Snack Shop
Bistro Grille
Real Projects Workshop

ABC Chalk Talk! Electronic Learning Chalkboard
Smart Safari Count n Stack Giraffe
Smart Splash Memory Match Clams
Diegos Talking Rescue Center
Play-Doh Creativity Center
CAT(r)Construction Site (#615)
Chicco Ducati 999 R/C Superbike
John Deere "Big Scoop" Steel Tractor
Bratz Kidz RC Scooter

How can you tell which toys kids will love before you dole out your hard earned cash?

It may be only September, but at least one publication has its eye on the holidays.

Every year, Family Fun magazine checks out which toys are the most popular. They take toys to daycare centers across the country. And this year, a center in our area took part.


Family fun magazine is trying to find out which ones make the cut with kids.

"The company has been testing toys for the family fun magazine for about 15 years now since it started," says Kerry Depka of Kindercare

The Kindercare in Clementon surveyed two age groups: Three and four year olds, and, eight and nine year olds. Each group got about 15 toys that made it through the initial cut.

After a few days, kids were asked to rate the toys first, second, and third. The teachers tallied it up and shipped off the results to the magazine.

Even though we don't know the final results, there are some clear favorites.

For the three and four year old set, it was "Diego" of Dora the Explorer fame. He has his own talking rescue center.

Baby Alive is also making a comeback. But that's not it. She does something else after she eats food and drinks water.

With the eight and nine year olds, games were all the rage.

With another nod to TV, "Deal Or No Deal" is apparently still fun, even when there's no real money involved.

A game called cranium Zooreka was also popular with the older kids.

But the best part about all this?

"The best part is we get to keep all the toys for free," laughs Depka.

The final results will be in the November issue of Family Fun magazine.

 

[TENIA66]

http://sev.prnewswire.com/retail/20060914/DATH03314092006-1.html

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --


Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) said today that, because of declining use and increasing costs, the company will phase out its layaway program as it expands other financing options. Customers will have until November 19 to place items in layaway for this Christmas season and merchandise must be picked up by December 8.

"Demand for layaway service has declined steadily as consumers turn to other options, such as online shopping, gift cards and no-cost credit alternatives," said Pat Curran, executive vice president, store operations, Wal-Mart Stores Division. "To assist our customers, we are offering one last opportunity to use layaway service this Christmas season."

At the same time, Wal-Mart is working to offer customers new payment options. The company already has zero interest offers for 6 and 12 months for current Wal-Mart cardholders. For the first time, customers who apply for a new Discover or Wal-Mart Credit Card will receive $20 cash back when they apply at the register and purchase at least $100 on their card the same day.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. operates Wal-Mart Stores, Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets and SAM'S CLUB locations in the United States. Internationally, the company operates in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Korea and the United Kingdom. The company's securities are listed on the New York and Pacific stock exchanges under the symbol WMT. More information about Wal-Mart can be found by visiting http://www.walmartfacts.com/ . Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com/

 

[trulygoofy]

I am hoping that some place will have a deal on iPod Shuffles. I am debating on buying them now, or waiting and hoping for a deal on Black Friday. With 5 kids (two with Nov. b-days) I can't wait until the last minute to shop!

 

[Disneycrazymom]

I am also wondering about the new pink game boy lite thingie. DD wants one but they have been out for awhile. I wonder if the price will go down or could they sell out of the pink? What to do?

 

[Stacy9402]

The Pink DS Lite has only been out since the 13th of September. The white DS Lite came out awhile back but the Pink and Black ones were just released.. My daughter also wants a Pink one

 

[TENIA66]

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Frididaire Stainless-Look Tall Tub Dishwasher

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GE Smooth Surface Electric Range

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Genie 1/2 HP DirectLift Plus Garage Door Opener

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Holiday 0.7 Cu. Ft. Microwave Oven

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Holiday Poinsetta

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Horizontal Utility Shed

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Keyera Beige Cermaic Title

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Klein Tools Electrican’s Tool Kit

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Leaner Mirror

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Lidded Crate

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Mahogany Square Willow Basket

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Multi-Colored Zydeco Rug

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Organic Roots Rug

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Oster Cordless Wine Bottle Opener

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Palace Kashan Ruby Rug

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PermaTwist Sandestin Diamond and Sisal Berber

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Rival 1.5 Quart Dip Master Slow Cooker

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Sabatier 11" x 14" Bamboo Cutting Board

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Shop-Vac 4.0 HP 12-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac

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Spongebob Squarepants Lamp

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Sports Hat and Quick Change Knife

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Squares Red Rug

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Steeling Hanging Wine Rack

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Tappan 1.5 Cu. Ft. White Over-the-Range Microwave Oven

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Task Force 10" Compound Miter Saw

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Task Force 125-MPHG 18-Volt Cordless Sweeper

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Task Force 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Tower

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Tiffany Accent Lamps

50% off​

Tuscany Tabletop Indoor Fountain

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Twin Pack Tape Measure

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Universal Laser Parking System

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Wagner Paintmate Plus Paint Roller

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Wagner RollFast Power Roller

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[TENIA66]

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