Kmart, I think, is one of the smartest companies out there to open on Thanksgiving Day for a spectacular sale. For me it is a BF kick off, what is it to you?

I was tempted last year to go. But I ended up staying home and going the day after. Really busy day on Thanksgiving for us.

it is an hours drive to me...

There isn't any K-Marts near me. However, last year I went to my cousin's house for Thanksgiving. Before dinner started, I asked my cousin where's the closet K-Mart. He said 5 minute drive. So we went, nothing was really good.

The K-Mart was small and one of the older K-Marts. I did buy two 2-L of Pepsi and a CD.

We used to go all the time when it was only 10 minutes from here. I always bought wrapping paper multi packs for a great price. Now the closet one to me is about a half hour away and I always cook Thanksgiving dinner, so I really don't have the time. I was tempted to go last year for the Kodak deal they had, but ended getting the BF Kodak deal at Walmart online Thanksgiving night.

I love go to Kmart and Big Lots every Thanksgiving. I always stop at Big Lots when they open for whatever giveaway they have then I head over to Kmart after I'm done shopping at Big Lots unless Kmart has a great deal I want to get then I go there first.

There's a Kmart nearby but I never go there on Thanksgiving or BF, I guess that I'll have to check out their ad better this year.

Have never been to the K on Turkey day....may have to try it this year!

I have gotten so I avoid K-mart. Lately the ones here are dirty, understocked, no help and I just get frustrated.

Never been before....I have one right down the road from me but I'll be at my parents where there is none so it will not do any good.... :(

big lots is open then, too?

I dont' really enjoy kmart, the store isn't clean and the associates don't seem to be enjoying themselves. But then again, that's everywhere.

I have gotten so I avoid K-mart. Lately the ones here are dirty, understocked, no help and I just get frustrated.

I agree, We have 2 by us and I use to go but I dont even look at their sales paper anymore.

I didnt know (or forgot) that Big Lots was open TG day I will have to look this year. I did TG at my house last year but I am not doing it again it was such a mess with Dh family and mine.

I have in the past, but not last year. I wish I had b/c they had a game boy bundle that would have been great. If the teenager every gets scheduled for her orientation at Sears, and IF she lasts in the job, she might have to work on Thanksgiving.

I usually have too much going on to go, but my friend who I shop with on BF always goes. Lucky for me because if there is a must have she will pick it up for me.

The closest Kmart is about 45 minutes away, and it's dirty and slummy (is that a word?).

no we eat turkey

I have been once or twice - never really found anything good, but I didn't go right when they opened. The first time I went to K-mart on Turkey day, my sister and I went that night, and any good deal they had was long ago sold out - so nothing.

I'll look at the ads, but probably not try to find one - since there's none close now that we've moved.

I have been running out to Kmart every year for the past couple years!
One year we went after dinner and after we had seen the BF ads. I actually *gasp* hid something that my brother wanted in the bowling ball bag section!!! It was still there the next morning!!!!! YIPPEEE!!!

nope...dont care for KMart...and it doesn't help that it is an hr away.

That is the day I normally stock up on pillows .. I know .. sad

That is family time. I do not shop on Thanksgiving.

That is family time. I do not shop on Thanksgiving.

I can agree with that, I do like to spend my Thanksgiving with my family.

I have gone to Kmart on Thanksgiving Day, but only for quick things I need for dinner. I have one about 5 minutes away and they just redid it.

I have in the past, but not last year. I wish I had b/c they had a game boy bundle that would have been great.

That was the only thing that got me outta bed early. :lmao: And it was a great deal!

Maybe they will do something with the DS this year.

I LOATHE shopping at Kmart. 2 BF's ago my wife convinced me to go to Kmart first because they had certain toys that we wanted for our kids in their ad. I got into line Walmart style... at 1am... only to stand out there by myself until the nexy people came at 4am. But I am used to having to get in line at midnight or so... because Walmart DOES get that packed. And Walmart was the same that year. I spent the whole night standing in front of a Kmart by myself like an idiot... missing 3 hours of extra sleep I could have gotten... and the whole time thinking... "man.... Walmart has a HUGE line... I am missing out on something good there!" :gdparanoid:

Anyway.... the reason I LOATHE Kmart is because they are RUDE, their customer service has gotten worse since announcing their bankruptcy and then merger with Sears, and my local Kmart DOES not have adequate air conditioning in these hot Arizona summers!

This year I live on an Island where I have, Kmart, Radio Shack, Office Depot, Bealls, or Home Depot to go to... or CVS lol

Wally world is...70 miles away?
Sears 50 miles away lol

I ususally shop K-Mart Thanksgiving morning. Gets me in practice for the BF crowds ;)

I can agree with that, I do like to spend my Thanksgiving with my family.

That is family time. I do not shop on Thanksgiving.

Well I am usually up and back before my kids even get up .. and sometimes they end up at their dads and I am alone .. so not everyone has family to share the day with ..

I have not been to Kmart in a long while, they used have a blue light special, do they still do that, it was fun to be in the store when they did that.

Mary

I ususally shop K-Mart Thanksgiving morning. Gets me in practice for the BF crowds ;)

Seriuosly that is a good point. I totally gauge how my BF is gonna be based on the people in line @<hidden> Kmart on Thanksgiving. Defintiely gets me in the right mindset for the next day...lol:fluffy:

I have not gone but if the ad looks good, I might just try it this year

I went last year and it was great. I really needed a cheap digital camera and wasn't about to camp out at Best Buy all night. Kmart had them on Thanksgiving so I got up at 7:30 before the kids got up, went to the store, straight to the photo dept. and was the first to get one. I got home just as everyone was getting up. It was like a little known secret and I got a fantastic deal. I'd do it again this year if they have anything I want.

I got there every year. Love the GameBoy advance games they have. (My son is too old for the cartoon games they have, but perfect for my daughter)

Dh and I went last year, because of this site. They had Disney DVD's for a decent price and we bought a few of them, some of the board games and some pop. I can't remember if there was anything else that we bought.

i love their thanksgiving sale...cds for cheap, and just a nice "getting ready for Friday" thing...cuz there is usually a line forming first thing right at opening...

I have gotten so I avoid K-mart. Lately the ones here are dirty, understocked, no help and I just get frustrated.

This is how I feel about K~Mart.

I found out about Kmart being open from this site last year. I went and got a BUNCH of BOGO free games. It was great. I normally HATE going to Kmart or is it BigK? I never know. They have rude cashiers, only ONE lane is open and its old and dumpy. They need to remodel!

I went last year to score an item on my daughter's wish list. I managed to get three people knocked off with very little touble. I managed to go back for the next week when they had special sales. Picked up some really good deals. The store by my house has great customer service. They even had staff on hand to help people with lots of bags to their cars. I just wish the store was a bit bigger. The aisles are a bit cramped and I would have to utilize the team effort of one person standing by the cart while the other darted down the aisle to get the item.

I will get up early and go if there is something I really want. I went last year and got caught in a snow storm on the way home. (I wasn't expecting that) I guess I missed the weather report. But I got my deal!

I usually get up early and go to kmart, there always seems to be atleast one thing on Thanksgiving that I want in their ad

I always go for the GBA games, but you have to get there super early as my Kmart always has such low supplies of them

They usually have good Thanksgiving sales, but our Kmart here only has like-2 cashiers at any given time. Even if there is a line all the way to the back of the store.:rolleyes:

I usually shop the sale on Thanksgiving. They usually have bed sets and board games for good prices. Last year though I was frustrated. My sister, husband and I were the first in line, but when it was time to open the doors the managers opened the middle doors first and let everyone else in. I was so mad. I don't like to make a scene so I didn't say anything. The manager must have been cranky that day. I just ended up grabbing a few things. I wouldn't go back this year but I moved to another state and won't have to go to the same Kmart. I can't wait for the sales to begin. COME ON NOVEMBER!!!!!!!!

Dee

I can agree with that, I do like to spend my Thanksgiving with my family.

While I love my family and it's great to spend time with them... I'm single with no kids of my own, and after being in a houseful of siblings, parents, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and great-nieces-- I am READY for a little break by that afternoon!:(

We have Thanksgiving lunch, as everyone but me and my parents have other family to visit for dinner. So by mid-afternoon, most everyone has cleared out, and my mom and I get these crazed looks in our eyes :cheesy:.... and it's off to K-Mart we go!:D Our closest one is about 30 miles away, but apparently few people in our area go to the TG Day sale there, so most everything we want is still available when we get there.:g_dance:

Oh, and I agree it is good BF practice too-- except not quite as hectic! LOL

I always tell my K-Mart cashier that I am "thankful" that she came into work that day .. usually makes them smile .. which is a nice feeling!

I have gotten so I avoid K-mart. Lately the ones here are dirty, understocked, no help and I just get frustrated.

I am 100% behind you on that! Ours looks like it did when it opened 30 some years ago! Totally retro!

I have gotten so I avoid K-mart. Lately the ones here are dirty, understocked, no help and I just get frustrated.

Agreed. Locally I've been seeing what appears to be remodeling going on so may make a recon visit to one of the remaining stores and see if it's worth the trip later. :)

I go to our Kmart every Thanksgiving Day. I have gotten some great deals there and it's never crowded. I don't cook on Thankgiving, we go to my aunts that afternoon.

for some reason, while other Kmarts were going down the tubes, ours stayed nice. The store always stayed clean and had good customer service. We actually shop at our Kmart on a regular basis.

Our K-mart is pretty pathetic. We just got a super wal-mart less than 2 years ago, and it seems like K-Mart has really dropped the ball since the Wal-Mart opened up. They hardly ever keep anything stocked, and it's rare for their to be more than 1 register open. Half the time, you have to stand there for a cashier to actually come to the register. I haven't even stepped foot into the place since our Wal-Mart opened.

That said, if they have something for a really good deal that one of the kids might like, I may consider venturing out.

I have not been to Kmart in a long while, they used have a blue light special, do they still do that, it was fun to be in the store when they did that.

My local KMart put a huge bluelight thingy on the ceiling toward the back of the store. They did the blue light special for a little while, but l haven't seen one since. The light is still there, tho, so maybe for the holidays?

Last year I got 20 inch flat screen TV for $89. There was also a huge line for video games(I think for $9.99).

We have a Kmart about 5 min. from us but it's what we call an Old School Kmart. LOL You step foot in there and it's like walking into the 70's. Just about everything is outdated and they never have what the ads show. It's usually a total waste of time even during a regular sales week.

It is a tradition with me and my parents for the last couple of years.

Last year, I picked up HITCH for 5.00, and got my niece the cd's she wanted for the Xmas. It is a great kick-off point-Just feeds the excitement for the next morning!!

Yep...I always can find something that I "need" on Thanksgiving day and usually go back after Walmart on BF.

That is funny about the pillows, I have specifically waited for T-day for the pillow sale.... No Kmarts in Texas anymore - but it was a great way to start the BF holiday season....The best thing about Kmart during the holiday is when you have to get something quick, like trash bags, etc... in and out

I despise Kmart as well. Anythign that you could possible want to just run in and grab on a regular basis is placed as far from the doors as humanly possible it seem. Its always dirty, understocked, and overpriced when compared to walmart or target. And I also agree with the comment on there never beeing more than 2 cashiers there at a time, its just horrible.

I'm back before everyone is up as well. There is plenty of time left to do Thanksgiving.
Really, I just can't wait to get my BF shopping fun started

We normally go after we eat dinner and by we I mean pretty much the whole family except the kids.

I do I do! While Kmart isn't the snazziest looking store, they do have a few specials just on Thanksgiving day. We go usually that afternoon after we eat (all the women) and get a start on the shopping while all the men take naps and watch FtBall! They have always had at least ONE thing we wanted and they usually always had the items in stock, too! Just personal preference I guess....

We go as they usually have some good deals. Plus I usually forget something for the meal...lol!

My Kmart stinks also, always hot, dirty, no help, and what they advertise is not there. There toy section is a mess. I go every now and then, but I try to avoid it.

I go there every once in a while for a sale, if it's something I want. Usually go to Wal-mart. But, with Wal-mart doing away with LW, the BF and TD ads will decide which I go to this year. Comparable items or prices will get me in the door of KM. Bad deals at KM will drive me to WM. They are only a couple of miles away from each other in my town. AND they are the only two big retailers in my town (no Target, BestBuy, CC, etc.).

I Love :cheesy: going to Kmart on Thanksgiving they always have good sales. I also have found some items cheaper @<hidden> Kmart father than Walmart.

I usually work Thanksgiving eve so I stop on my way home

I haven't went to K-Mart on T-day simply because they make people work on that day for the greed of money. If they would only be open until 11:00 it wouldn't be bad since the people could still be with their family. That's probably why the people are in a bad mood and the place is dirty. K-mart doesn't care about their employees so why should the employees care about how the store looks.

i love the thanksgiving day sale.

I haven't been to KMart on thanksgiving, but it sounds appealing since there won't be the huge BF crowds.

I'm usually there on Thanksgiving. We go before we head out to my BIL's house for dinner.

I LOVE the Thanksgiving day sale but the Kmart by me is nasty too! Just really dirty and they NEVER ever have stuff that is on sale in their year round Sunday ads! I hope they change that. Didn't shop there too much last BF for that fact but I'll still check out the Thanksgiving Day sale... GETS me ready for the rush of BF!!!! Can't wait this year!!

My Kmart stinks also, always hot, dirty, no help, and what they advertise is not there. There toy section is a mess. I go every now and then, but I try to avoid it.

I agree, although some KMart's are definitely better than others.

Can't say I do... turkey day is for eating turkey, watching a little football and getting to bed early (or not sleeping, depends) for BF.

I used to back in the day for certain hit it on BF though. It seems however that they've been dropping off the "must hit" page.

That, and their stores have a sad, desperate feel to them any time I've gone inside lately.

KMart was my second store to visit on BF for about 3 years, but always was a problem to pay the correct price for the BF Items. They scan and the regular price appears, and if you don't have your BF Ad on hand, they don't change the price. I know that those employees are working so hard in that day, but i think is the same in all the other stores that open early on BF. This year i think my firsth stop will be BB, then maybe TRU or WM. Regards.

I only go to KMart on Turkey day. They never seem to have the deals others do on BF. I can't wait to see the Turkey Day ad!!!

Will they post the Thanksgiving Day sales ad here? I love going to our K-Mart. I really don't have to get up no more than an our early to get what I want there. The other good thing. I grab a newpaper and look at the BF sales while waiting.

They did last year. I ALWAYS go to KMART on Thanksgiving. They usually have some really good deals:yup:

I think that the sale ad they put out on Thanksgiving day is great, but the store that we have you can't find anything in. If they don't have it on a pallet there is no hope of knowing where it will be. They also don't have any prices on the product or on the shelf. If I'm in the area on T-day I will go, but I won't go out of my way.

Is it just me or does the Thanksgiving ad for this year look a little skimpy. Nothing really exciting I thought. I usually don't go on BF but may just skip it altogether this year.:(

I agree that the t-day ad doesn't look appealing to me either. So I probably won't make the 45 minute drive to the nearest k-mart on t-day. But maybe on bf....we'll have to see what the other stores are offering in comparison;)

I agree with you, I don't see anything I want, and the prices don't look that great....

I never go to Kmart on BF because the sales are much better elsewhere, but I normally go for one or 2 things on Turkey Day... guess I get to sleep in which is great because I may need something I'll have to get in line for later that day...

I usually go to K-Mart Thanksgiving day sale but NEVER their BF sale. I always price match stuff at walmart. I might even price match stuff this year on Thanksgiving and not even go to Kmart. It is about 20 miles away so I am not sure that the five things I have on my shopping list are worth the drive.

I usually always go to Kmart, but nothing sounded good to me at all. Wheres the gameboy advance games? I always buy at least 2 of the kid ones they have. Disappointed in the Kmart ad for both days actually

I haven't went to K-Mart on T-day simply because they make people work on that day for the greed of money. If they would only be open until 11:00 it wouldn't be bad since the people could still be with their family. That's probably why the people are in a bad mood and the place is dirty. K-mart doesn't care about their employees so why should the employees care about how the store looks.

K-mart is not the only store open on Thanskgiving, Walmart is, walgreens is, there are alot of employers that are open, and I do believe they are compinsated for working a Holiday, and most of them volenteer to work those days.

Im glad to her our Kmart isn't the only one that is in desparte need of a redo! Ours is expensive, dirty and only 1 cashier most of the time..

Anyhoo...NO, I will not be shopping ours Thanksgiving morning. I have a turkety to get in the oven, and dinner to make and tradition in our house is watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

I know in the past it was only crowded around the gb games because everyone wanted them. If I want that 7mp camera I will probably get it without any problems. I know our Kmart gives ticket for the more expensive hot items. That is how I got a GBsp on year for 49.99. They were advertised as a regular gb color but shipped the wrong item. So I got it for over half the going price of the GBsp that year. I had no clue other than the guy in line insisted I take the ticket when I told him I wanted sp not the regular one.

Kmart is an hour drive for me but if I see something that I like then I will most definitely go but I dont think there was anything on the list that I really wanted that bad

I do Kmart on Thanksgiving day for the Soda deals. With two boys in several different functions during December, I know I can bring the soda to a pot-luck and be OK.

Most KMart workers are volunteers or those who really need the double time and a half pay. I worked at one for 9 years in Ohio and volunteered for a 6 hour shift every Thanksgiving to earn extra money for Christmas gifts. It made for a very nice paycheck and still had time to be with family.

Now that we live in an area with Meijer, that is the first stop for Thanksgiving sales. Garden Ridge is usually having good deals too. Anymore we do more shopping on Thanksgiving than we do on BF, ad dependant of course.

Very few retailers are closed on Thanksgiving anymore-and now with stores opening at midnight on BF, the employees actually must report to work at 9-10 PM on Thanksgiving to prep for the rush. I would rather get a 6 hour shift in at KMart than have to sleep all day to work a midnight shift the day after.

I like getting out on thanksgiving. We go to Michigan to visit dh's family. Last year fil, sil and I went to Meijer and Kmart together. So I guess that makes it family time lol. I'm a sahm so everyday is "family" day and I really look forward to this one time of year when I can enjoy shopping alone, or with adults guilt free.

Even when there is nothing we need by mid afternoon a couple of us usually head out of the house to go visit a store. Only so much eating one can do:eek:

I started going to Kmart on Thanksgiving Day three years ago by myself and love it. It gets me pumped for the big day and I get a lot of great things. However their ad is not as great as the past few years. Usually they have gameboy games for 6.99 and body lotion sets 60% off and others that they do not have this year. I also go to big lots they are open on thanksgiving day in Michigan too. Last year they had the lighted deers and trees for 8 bucks. Great deal.

Yep, definately have to hit Kmart on Thanksgiving. It kinda gets you in the mood for BF. Plus it passes time until dinner. lol

I have gotten so I avoid K-mart. Lately the ones here are dirty, understocked, no help and I just get frustrated.

Same here, but i'd like to add overpriced.:shock: I'll stick to Walmart.

I filed for the ADA lawsuit class action suit against Kmart. We are supposed to get $200 gift cards (Texas settlement) before the end of the year. It would be really great if it came before Thanksgiving day.:) But I'll probably be there on Thanksgiving morning since there is no one to cook for here anymore.

I used to always go...but they closed our KMart down :mad: :mad: and now the closest one is an hour away so it makes not sense to drive that far. I really wish we still had our Kmart so I could shop there on Thanksgiving morning. That was great!

lately kmart has not had that great of deals for instance their flier this week has higher prices than target or walmart (toys). the only thing that may interest me is bratz dolls that are listed for around $7 but i have probably gotten enugh of these already and for arund the same price give .50 to $1. hopefully I will be able to sleep in a little a get ready for friday!!

Kmart is not my first pick of stores to go to, because they have told me before that they only get 2 or 3 of certain items.

I go every year to K-mart thanksgiving day, i find they have better deals and more of them than the day after! last year they had games buy one get one free. was awesome for the kids, and other gifts! but I always make k-mart my last stop on bf, they always have very small quantities.

Any word on the ad scan for Thanksgiving Day sale???????????????????

i went a couple years ago and it was good we got there at 3 am and were the 2nd in line all we wanted was 3 gameboy advance for our kids they had a great deal on the gameboy and you got 2 games free so we had a good experience we were in and out

They have decent sales but nothing more then you see on black friday so I guess if you are bored on thanksgiving gives you something to do.....

Thanksgiving Day sales at Kmart are great. There is hardly anybody there because they are in bed for BF rush and you can scope out the exact layout of the store and guess where bf items will be, and demise your game plan.

Yes, I am also looking for the Thanksgiving Day Kmart sale scan. Am I missing it? I've looked here and several other places online with no luck.

We love doing the Kmart thing on Thanksgiving. My whole family gets together at my Aunts house (Kmart in her town just a couple of miles away) we have our big dinner, and then we all hurry and get the dishes cleaned up and about 15 of us head on over to Big K and check out the good deals. It's just something fun to do. Some of the men come along while others watch football or take naps. It's a fun day.

I'm going soon as I get off of work at 7:30am. Me an another co-worker.