Black friday buddies 2010 unite! BACK FROM THE TRENCHES POST YOUR WAR STORIES!

[santadog]

I go out with DD5 every year. Twice we have watched the sun come up while we are in line at Shopko!

 

[santadog]

I've never done the on-line Black Friday sales. Can someone tell me a little more about them, like which stores have them, do they start at midnight or 5 a.m., etc. And how do I watch for them? Do I subscribe to the store's website or is it printed in their Black Friday ad that comes out on Thanksgiving, etc, etc.

Thanks!!

my best tip would be for Amazon. They offer a free 30 day trial of 'super saver shipping' (free express shipping with no minimum purchase).
Set up a new account, and on, say November 15 sign up for the free trial. On Dec 10, decide you don't want it. Wait 11 months, repeat.

 

[TENIA66]

Walmart Announces Early Savings on Toys to Kick Off Holiday Shopping Season
Retailer launches unbeatable prices on licensed toys, traditional favorites and
this season’s must-have toys

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Oct. 12, 2010 – Today, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) announces big savings on toys to kick off the pre-holiday season, with $5, $10 and $15 on this year’s must-have toys, available now in all Walmart stores. This includes a wide assortment of the hottest toys including FurReal Gogo Pup, Nerf N-Strike Stampede, Iron Man, Thomas the Train, Barbie and more.

“We know moms and toys better than anyone, and we’re serious about making sure we help families spread more Christmas cheer by offering the hottest toys and brands at unmatched prices,” said Laura Phillips, senior vice president of toys and seasonal merchandising, Walmart. “We have conducted ongoing focus groups throughout the year to ensure that we stock our toy shelves with toys that’ll make kids scream with delight at low prices that’ll make parents smile.”

Research shows that this holiday season will be more difficult than most for budget-savvy customers. Families are looking to save money by cutting gifts for extended family and friends to create a memorable holiday for their immediate family. (Walmart Customer Insights, 2010)

At Walmart, saving money means getting more at the lowest prices every day so families can bring the holidays to their extended family as well as their immediate one. Throughout the season, Walmart will introduce new weekly Rollbacks that will be featured in a dedicated aisle in stores to help customers easily find the best savings on toys. The retailer will also match any advertised price for the same product. Online customers can enjoy free shipping on hundreds of toys by using Walmart’s Site to Store service.

Walmart Toy Highlights:
Following are a few examples of the breadth of toys in Walmart’s early savings assortment including some of the anticipated hottest toys that will be on every kid’s wish list this year:

• Zoobles Starter Pack: $5 (new item)
• Barbie Potty Training Pups: $10 (was $17.97)
• Tonka Light and Sound Truck: $10 (was $14.97)
• Monopoly: $10 (was $12)
• Chuck Fold-n-go Playset: $10 (was $16.96)
• Bakugan Brawler Pack: $15 (was $21.76)
• Hot Wheels Mega Air Jumper: $15 (was $19.97)
• Loopz: $25 (was $29.98)
• Nerf N-Strike Stampede: $44 (was $49.97)
• FurReal Gogo Walking Puppy: $49 (was $54)

In addition, nearly all of the Toy Insider Hot 20 Toys are available at Walmart stores nationwide and on Walmart.com, making holiday shopping convenient and affordable for parents and grandparents. The Hot 20 Toys are the most sought-after toys that kids will have on their wish list this holiday season. The list is compiled by The Toy Insider, a leading consumer guide for parents that runs an annual guide of the hottest toys and gifts for the holidays.

 

[pumba21]

Black Friday is my favorite holiday!!! My cousin insist that we get to walmart no later than 3 am. I haven't ever bought anything I couldn't live without but I am a BF junkie!!! Plus this will be the first year to shop for a little one.

 

[dustysky]

My son and I normally get to best buy every year around 11:00 am ON thanksgiving morning and pitch a tent till they open Friday. Needless to say we are generally the first in line.
It is something I like to do and its "our time", he is 18 and I dont get much 1 on 1 with him these days
This year I am not sure if we will be doing this as its the first time no Christmas bonus will be heading our way (hubby is now on disability).
I will miss that long camp out this year if we dont go

 

[jacksmomma]

WISH: cricut expression for $180 - ish or better!!!

Ditto! Last year at Walmart I had the red expression in my hands, but I put it back (and a good thing I did, DH last his job a couple of weeks later). I would like to go for one again, but the flash on our camera has now bit the dust and I will more than likely be using my Cricut money for a camera.

 

[DisneyFansInLINY]

I have yet to go shopping in the middle of the night. However, I always get the black friday deals that I want anyway. Like last year Walmart had that Barbie car listed for their black friday special. Well they also wound up selling it online during their Cyber Monday sale for the same price and with bing, I received 15% cashback! I don't know how anyone would want to lose sleep, camp out, and deal with psychotic crowds when they can still get the deals if they were more like the turtle instead of the hare.

 

[leanne11]

ewwwww...this is for me....im not a crazy shopper...i dont do the tent thing... but usually about 400am im in line..got a baby this yr after 12 long yrs of not looking at toys.. i'll be looking at the big tix toys..this yr... i hate when i get the black fri ads w/no pix... i nd the pix...

 

[FlFairygirl32405]

For those of you searching for Legos, another site is reporting that Walmart has the Lego Toy Story-Build A Zurg on sale for 15.00. Down from from 24.99. They are out of stock online but may be available in store.

Here's the Link
http://slickdeals.net/?sdtid=229573...t.com/ip/Lego-Toy-Story-Build-a-Zurg/13249958

 

[DisMomme]

My local Dunkin Donuts has 2 Lbs of coffee for $12 right now. That is close to what it was last Black Friday (4Lbs for $22).

 

[jacksmomma]

For those of you searching for Legos, another site is reporting that Walmart has the Lego Toy Story-Build A Zurg on sale for 15.00. Down from from 24.99. They are out of stock online but may be available in store.

Here's the Link
http://slickdeals.net/?sdtid=229573...t.com/ip/Lego-Toy-Story-Build-a-Zurg/13249958

Another tip for finding discount legos, look at museum gift shops and stores. Our local museum carries all sorts of legos, even toy story ones and the offer members a discount in their store. The also offer more generous discounts on Black Friday.

 

[bella77]

Does anyone happen to know if the Pandora store does a Black Friday sale? We just got a store in my town and my mom and sister both have bracelets.

 

[gillenkl]

I'm in looking for DSi games, flat screen tv ( a got a great deal online around 3AM from Walmart last Black Fri) - not sure what else at this point.

 

[Terry36]

I'm in looking for DSi games, flat screen tv ( a got a great deal online around 3AM from Walmart last Black Fri) - not sure what else at this point.

Regarding the tv did you pick it up from the store at a later date?

 

[gillenkl]

Regarding the tv did you pick it up from the store at a later date?

no, it was delivered to our house - I wish I'd gotten 2 of them.
Emerson 32" flat screen - $248 and shipping was .97 cents!
I thought it was a good deal.

 

[FlFairygirl32405]

pulled from another site:

And so it begins: Half Price Books Black Friday sale.
It's not a big one, but Half Price Books has the first BF ad of the season:

Free Tote Bag & $5 Gift Card to First 100 Customers
Save 20% Off On All Purchases Until 10:00am
Free 2010 Calendar with $25 Purchase
Free $5 Coupon with $25 Gift Card Purchase other site:

 

[Terry36]

no, it was delivered to our house - I wish I'd gotten 2 of them.
Emerson 32" flat screen - $248 and shipping was .97 cents!
I thought it was a good deal.

Wow that was a good deal. I;'m such a worry wart I would be too afraid something would happen to the tv during shipping. Did you have the option of getting it sent to the store?

 

[lucas43068]

Wow that was a good deal. I;'m such a worry wart I would be too afraid something would happen to the tv during shipping. Did you have the option of getting it sent to the store?

if you order something from wal mart and you can get free/ cheap shipping, TAKE it. you do ont want to see the way the trucks look there.

 

[mom2boys77]

This has nothing to do with Black Friday but a few months ago we bought a 55" tv from Costco and there was nothing wrong with it..they really pack them well.

Wow that was a good deal. I;'m such a worry wart I would be too afraid something would happen to the tv during shipping. Did you have the option of getting it sent to the store?

 

[DisMomme]

THE FIRST AD IS OUT

Not a place near me but for those who have one...Harbor Freight is now posted.