"Black" Friday

[caseysmom]

They already have people camping out here...its ridiculous....ticks me off the workers have to work basically thanksgiving night.

My daughters friend goes to work at midnight, if were up we may go just to see her...my other daughter that just had twins wants to go out, not sure if she wants me to go or not....

[kitten645]

I work in retail and Black Friday is a disgrace. Most of us have to work and it gets more ridiculous every year. This year Best Buys is making employees come in at 10PM Thanksgiving night to set up! That is just wrong and I hope there is a special pox on those that support this foolishness by waiting on line go get in first. Our priorities have gone to hell in a handbasket. Shop local and support your neighbors. There should be a balance between big box prices and local decent living.Grrrr.

[RobiLee]

I am not a BF shopper. I think I did it once when my son was young to try and get a couple items that were on his christmas list.

This year I am working. Yes, even the bank that I work at is getting involved with Black Friday!! We are setting up a table OUTSIDE a store so that we can promote our bank and try to get some new customers. We are serving hot chocolate and will have some silly little bank give aways. A few lucky people that find our wallets hidden in the store will receive $15 gift cards. I volunteered to do it so that I can get off early that day. I have to be there at 4:30am. I live a half hour away so for me that means I have to be up at
3am!!!! Whew, that's early!!!! LOL

[smokey the elder]

I am inclined to avoid the stores which are opening on Thanksgiving this year. I don't do Black Friday; haven't since college when that was basically my only opportunity to do Christmas shopping. It didn't seem as bad *ahem* years ago.

If you can (and I hope to try) shop Small Business Saturday on the 26th; help out local businesses rather than big chains. There are heaps of shops in downtown Peekskill, and free parking to boot!

[redbird]

I haven't shopped on Black Friday in many years. I can't deal with the crowds because I have back and leg problems. I haven't shopped much at all in malls or anywhere else. I have now just stayed home and shopped with QVC or HSN, it's a lot easier and safer for me.

[jennielynn1970]

Do you do a lot of shopping on Black Friday and hit the sales? I never have but know some people get up in the wee hours to do so!

Or do you have to work that day and not even have the option?

Just curious, and it seemed to complicated for a usual poll ...

I REFUSE TO SHOP ON BLACK FRIDAY. I don't even leave my house if I don't have to!!!

I don't have to work on that day, thank god for being a school teacher!!!

[sasvermont]

Tomorrow, at noon, I have an appointment in downtown Burlington, to have my hair cut. I didn't even think about Black Friday when I agreed to the appointment. I hope I can find a parking place/spot. I don't plan on shopping anywhere - just the hair cut and leave. I hope the wild shoppers are all tired out by 11:30/noon so that I can get to and from without popping a gasket!

Ugh.

I don't like all the gift giving for Christmas, anyway, and this frantic behavior from some of the shoppers just gives me more reason to feel this way. Oh well. To each his own.

[Roxyluvsme13]

I HATE Black Friday. There are good deals, but it's not worth all the danger, crazy people, and the hassle of driving in the horrendous traffic.

A lot of people don't get to enjoy their Thanksgiving now because the deals started on Thursday, and I don't think that's right at all.

There have been people camping out at the Best Buy here since TUESDAY to get some of their deals. I think they are freaking INSANE.

[cassiesmom]

Last year I had to work. When I came home from my mom and dad's last night there was already a line of people waiting to get into Target. The only place I went today was the supermarket, for just a few things.