Black Thursday/Friday coming

[Bucky]

It's getting to be that time of the year - when all the retailers try to outdo each other and try and entice you into their stores to spend your money.

I saw an article that said several stores are having Black Thursday.  Toys "R Us is opening at 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and Target and Macy's opening at Midnight on Thanksgiving Day.

I've only been to one Black Friday and that was enough for me!!  There's something about that mad adrenalin rush to get into the store and nab the sale item that turns people into maniacs (not to offend anyone who might go to these sales, but I've witnessed it first hand and seen news stories on TV and in the newspaper about this).  The biggest problem is there is so few actual items in the store at that "bargain" price that causes all the ruckus.  If you're not one of the first ten people in the store, forget it, there won't be any of that item left.

There have been people who died from being trampled by the crowds when the doors open.  Sad . .. very sad that people have to behave like this.

So . . . for those of you who dare brave these sales . . . it will be here soon!  I imagine some of you will stay home and just shop online.  Bet the internet lines will be busy!!!

Bucky

[engy]

I only go to Joanns to get fabric now.  It is very busy but people have always been kind. I go with my friend & my mom & we have fun & are home by breakfast. I get fleece for my blankets super cheap & I have a teacher card so I get another 15% off! I'm also buying flannel this year to make pajama pants.

I could not stand going to one of the big toy stores this year, did it once & it was ok but crazy & rude people!

I do need a new washer & dryer though so I'm watching Sears & hoping I can get a good deal without getting there at 6 am Fri!

Carie

[Carebear]

This Canadian is envious of your Black Friday sales.     Although I don't think I'd do well with the crowds.

[irish]

I am one of those people who would starve before they would go to one of those sales. I can't stand all the people and the noise. Actually, I have often thought about it and there is nothing I want bad enough to put myself through that misery. If I did want it I would go without it. But, I am no fun. Irish

[Still in the hunt]

I did it once years ago before i got sick,, it was something I will never consider doing again,, it was at Walmart,, I was scared I was going to get trampled over by the hordes looking for a good deal,, now there was some deals,, but i dont think it was worth being up at 2am and camping out in front of a cold store,,

[season]

I stay home.

[A66eyroad]

I usually have to work the day after Thanksgiving.   

[Still in the hunt]

My wife works in retail,, and they NEVER were open on thanksgiving,, this year tehre making everyone work from 9am to 6pm,, my sons are going to take a gas grill over to the store and start to make a turkey,, and set up a table for employees to sit at,, its a jab at the company that for one day they should put rofits aside and give the familys a day off,, and tehy have to work on black friday too,, be there at 5am,, and shes been thee for 23 years,, its a shame

[LizPetillo]

- Only did black friday once.  Before I was sick.  Never again.  Too many rude people and ... now that I'm sick ... WAY TOO MANY GERMS.

- Black Thanksgiving ... that's just sick.  It's a symptom of a disease that's infected the world.  The whole reason for the holiday is lost.  I find it vile.

[12lovehim]

For the last 2 years my sons brew a 20 gal pot of coffee a box of costco individual creamers and sell a cup of coffee for 1.50. They leave when store managers get there but they have made close to 200.00 last year. People camped out for hours
But this year they are talking about expecting the "wall street sit-in" crowds causing issues with these thanksgiving day store openings.
I for one have had a hubby who works nights and always works thanksgiving, christmas eve and christmas day. (Electrician keeping ur home lit and warm) So I really feel for those families who are loosing family so others can spend money shopping?! So sad! 

[Joe S.]

Order on line and roll over and go back to sleep.

[Cricket]

There is nothing I want bad enough to torture myself to do that!!

I am with Joe and do all my shopping on line!

[Meld256]

Ok, "Black Thursday" seems just wrong somehow.

I've never done the Black Friday sales either. There's nothing I want that badly to get up at 4 a.m., brave the cold, the crowds, or the noise for.  Maybe I'm no fun.

For those who like it and enjoy it, we all have our own thing, so go for it and I wish you great deals. It's just not my "cup of tea."     I'll be ordering a few things online like I usually do.

[Bucky]

I see that Walmart has been added to the list of Black Thursday retailers with "specials".

Bucky

[Pisces24]

I think I went once years ago and that was enough.  I don't care for the crowds, waiting for items to be restocked or waiting in line 1/2 hr just to pay for it.

Yeah that is CRUMMY making employees work on Thanksgiving.    I also agree it is the $$$. Bad enough they have to come in at 3am to get ready to open at 5am. Course I believe I heard once of some store that opened at  12:01am day afer Thanksgiving.          I hate them having all the Christmast stuff up already. Sorry I am just not in the "Christmas spirit" yet and I feel the retailers are pushing me.

Where I work I always work the day prior to and day after a holiday unless it is a weekend. I am single w/no immediate family so my working gives someone else the time to be with their families. Kinda my gift to them I guess.

ALSO, when I am out shopping during the holidays I can stop at a bunch of stores and the minute I hit the door on each store they are playing the SAME Christmas song. Urrrrr