MyGoofy26
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We don't usually end up needing too many things for black friday - most of the doorbusters (electronics) I already have something I'm happy with. Last year I did run to Circuit City at about 2 but it was somewhat organized. Only a few people there, and no one out of their cars yet. We didn't even line up til probably 4:30 when some high school kids came by and jumped out of their car. Until then we had a nice understanding of who was first in the "invisible" line. But the kids forced us all out into the cold. They came out before the store opened to hand out certificates for the doorbusters (laptop for $400, TVs, desktop PC, camera's, etc) and started from the front and when they were out, they were out.
Of course, the computers got slammed with so many stores online and crazy busy, so they couldn't process our orders. . . so since we had the certificate we could leave and come back anytime that day and the things would be held. So we ran over to Walmart - still crazy, but the madness was over which was great. The things we wanted there were toys for the kids, so most were still in stock (there was only one that we were going to get that was sold out, and it wasn't even something my lil cousin asked for . . . so it was no heartbreak that it wasn't available) Actually, most of their doorbusters were still in stock.
That was my first time doing Black Friday. I usually check a LOT the week of Thanksgiving to see if any deals are online. Walmart's good about that - my uncle wanted to get his wife a new camera and was begging me (guilting me) to go stand in line and get it a couple years ago. I called him at about 11 on Thanksgiving and told him the camera was online. He had to run and grab a few forgotten ingredients so he stopped by and we ordered. Had to pay shipping but the extra $10 was SO worth not having to deal with the crowds. LL!
Of course, the computers got slammed with so many stores online and crazy busy, so they couldn't process our orders. . . so since we had the certificate we could leave and come back anytime that day and the things would be held. So we ran over to Walmart - still crazy, but the madness was over which was great. The things we wanted there were toys for the kids, so most were still in stock (there was only one that we were going to get that was sold out, and it wasn't even something my lil cousin asked for . . . so it was no heartbreak that it wasn't available) Actually, most of their doorbusters were still in stock.
That was my first time doing Black Friday. I usually check a LOT the week of Thanksgiving to see if any deals are online. Walmart's good about that - my uncle wanted to get his wife a new camera and was begging me (guilting me) to go stand in line and get it a couple years ago. I called him at about 11 on Thanksgiving and told him the camera was online. He had to run and grab a few forgotten ingredients so he stopped by and we ordered. Had to pay shipping but the extra $10 was SO worth not having to deal with the crowds. LL!