What did you buy previous Black Friday's that you regret?

abentley · **7-21-2009, 10:38 AM**

I admit I buy stuff I don't need, but can't pass up! Last year I grabbed some towels at Walmart . Oh they are awful! My DH laughed at me for buying them, I can't seem to wear them out for throw them away. What about you? Any buyers remorse purchases?

samisma · **7-21-2009, 11:16 AM**

I can't remember the last time I bought something that I've regretted.

I go with a specific game plan and lists for each store - rarely do I get something that's NOT on my list. when I do it's because it's an amazing deal and I know that I will either use the item or it will make a great gift. the unplanned extras that I get are normally dvds and stocking stuffers. Last year it was a cpk doll from walmart . The only regret I may have about that is that dd is so attached to it that she loses it if another child touches it or if we forget it at home by accident. that doll goes everywhere with us!

peifgirl · **7-21-2009, 1:43 PM**

Cheap crap from Walmart .

dramaqueen72500 · **7-23-2009, 12:51 PM**

I actualy find that things I think I will use / love are the things I never use / hate. Last year everything I bought "because it's a great deal" are the things I ended up loving and using everyday.

chrisjuvers · **7-24-2009, 9:21 AM**

pixos!! When they are put in the dryer, they melt and stick to everything. So annoying.

Rebirth · **7-26-2009, 12:41 AM**

The portable cooler from CVS in 2004.

katkat777 · **7-27-2009, 6:40 PM**

I bought a camera from Best Buy and it worked for a few months and then it died. It was a special gift I gave to my little sister (I do volunteer work for Big Brothers and Big Sisters) and I was soooo upset!! Here is a kid that doesn't have much and she looooves photography and taking pictures. I thought this would be something she could really enjoy and the thing breaks after 4 months

dmintelsgt · **7-28-2009, 2:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by chrisjuvers

pixos!! When they are put in the dryer, they melt and stick to everything. So annoying.

I ditto this! Very annoying - little sticky balls get everywhere - stuck in the carpet even - worst toy idea of 2008!

josetann · **7-28-2009, 7:03 PM**

Roombas. With kids we just can't keep the house clean enough to run the things.

dmintelsgt · **7-28-2009, 7:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by josetann

Roombas. With kids we just can't keep the house clean enough to run the things.

My Roomba broke - waiting for Woot to have another one

fluffkin79 · 8:09 PM

Digital picture frames from Walmart .

They were bought online (during the wee hours of the morning) and no brand name was listed on the site. They were such a great deal that I bought blindly. The came packaged in plain white boxes, no name or model number on the box or item. One worked OK, but had a loop of wire hanging out of the housing and sounded like there was a loose screw rattling around inside. The other looked OK, but had several pixels that were always red - everybody had pimples! I was able to return them without a problem, but BF prices had passed and I had to spend more than I otherwise would have to replace them.

I have learned my lesson, especially for Blitz items, especially at Wal-Mart . Check reviews on electronics whenever possible. Make sure the model you are buying is not a stripped-down blitz-version model that looks just like the one you really want. Open packages and feel the cloth. Inspect all items for quality, preferably before you leave the store but definatly before you wrap them. Keep those receipts handy! I have passed up quite a few things (towels, kids' PJs, shoes, jackets) in the past couple years that looked great in the ad but were terrible quality. It is too easy to grab them in the store during the BF rush and not notice how junkie they are...

MikeyBFTrooper · **7-28-2009, 9:57 PM**

I always go waaaaaaay overboard on DVDs every year. I usually plan on buying like 10 or so, but end up with like 25 or 30!! Of course most of these end up getting returned later or sold. Its hard to pass them up when you see tons of them right in front of you. Well maybe it's just me.

neile457 · **7-28-2009, 10:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by dmintelsgt

My Roomba broke - waiting for Woot to have another one

I got a Roomba for my wife LY from Target, and we LOVE it, though I think I need a new battery for it already, because we have used it so much.

msl94 · **7-31-2009, 3:27 PM**

The one item that I regret buying on BF was a $10 deep fryer from Walgreens. To this day, it still sits in my cabinet wrapped in plastic. I thought it was a great deal, but all it is doing is taking up valuable space.

DramaQueenLucy · **7-31-2009, 6:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by peifgirl

Cheap crap from Walmart .

Me too I got the microwave last year and it didn't even last 6 months

BellaMia · **7-31-2009, 7:32 PM**

The Punky Brewster dvd. I thought it was the whole shebang but it was only the first 5 shows. It was a waste of money. My daughter watched that when she was 5 and loved the show so I wanted to get it for her. I had to turn around and go back and order the complete set, which cost more but it was what I had wanted to begin with.

I still have the first dvd. Don't really know what to do with it.

peifgirl · **7-31-2009, 9:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by DramaQueenLucy

Me too I got the microwave last year and it didn't even last 6 months

If you still have it check the fuse. 9 times out of 10 that is usually what is wrong with them. People throw out micro's all the time and buy new ones because a $3 (for a pack of 4, so about 75 cents each) part broke. You can pick them up at Radio Shack . My dad picks them up off curbs and turns around and sells them for $20. It takes like 10 mins to fix also.

tinkrbel · **8-2-2009, 2:44 PM**

I don't regret the purchase just went overboard with some blank dvd's on sale at circuit city online w/free shipping. Needless to say won't need any of those for at least another year and thats including giving a pair of spindles to my brother.

I did buy a bluetooth car speaker thing that has not been used as of yet, but I got that as a steal.

elicia423126 · **8-2-2009, 2:47 PM**

I regret buying the Nerf Vulcan (or any other nerf products) that I price matched from Kmart at Walmart Thanksgiving day. A big piece of JUNK! Imo

kmbrly · **8-2-2009, 4:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by DramaQueenLucy

Me too I got the microwave last year and it didn't even last 6 months

The $20 Emerson one I got BF 2007 was junk. I didn't even take it out of the box until the following April and it was junk a few months later.

Tigger97498 · **8-2-2009, 9:40 PM**

The 22 inch monitor last year at office depot . It ended up frying my video card. I should've checked first to see whether it was a monitor my video card could handle.

micspradlin · **8-3-2009, 1:26 PM**

Spike the Dinosaur. Way over priced, and kids only played with about 2 days.

babymains · **8-4-2009, 12:40 AM**

Ditto on cheap crap from walmart . Especially kids sweats, always suck.

I bought moonsand and digital picture frame key chain for walgreens.

Moonsand is still ground deeply into backseat of car and frame died in two weeks.

ktsmds · **8-6-2009, 1:41 PM**

The "popcorn Maker" from target! My DS had to have a popcorn maker but he hates the popcorn....LOL....oh well!

ChristmasShopping · **8-10-2009, 3:40 PM**

Moon sand.... WHAT A MESS!

I have a few things that I regret NOT buying but that is the only thing I regret buying!

tdanette · **8-10-2009, 4:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by ChristmasShopping

Moon sand.... WHAT A MESS!

OMG ditto!!!!!!!!!!

PentiumMMX · **8-12-2009, 1:03 AM**

The only one I can think of would be the Symphonic VHS\DVD unit my mom bought at Wal-Mart back in 2003. The first one was dead out of the box, and the 2nd lasted a few months before finally giving out. The more expensive Emerson model we exchanged it for still works to this day.

HansieDZ · **8-13-2009, 2:34 PM**

I don't necessarily regret buying my Garmin Nuvi 200W last year BF but I'm sorely disappointed

I guess my expectations were too high.I'm severely "directionally challenged" and can get lost with having two separate routes from MapQuest so I thought a GPS was my salvation!
I don't know if it's the brand,version or what,but my GPS is NOT infallible. I really wanted to be able to plug it in,set my destination and then never worry about getting lost or being mislead but that is not the case.
Sometimes it takes a long time to pick up a satellite or just plain completely messes up.
Maybe I should have gotten a more expensive version but I don't need or want a lot of bells and whistles.
Maybe it's just me though.

DJ615 · **8-13-2009, 2:47 PM**

Chocolate Fountain
What a mess and it didn't work.

wnc_mom · **8-13-2009, 10:40 PM**

nothing really i dont think i usally just buy toys mostly and all of them seem pretty good! I did get that HUGE firetruck that squirts real water and all that last year at TRU and it sucks it was the last one and i even got out of line to go get it I ended up fighting another ladie for it and the box was all messed up lol BUT... my son(whos 2) LOVED IT!!! He actually found where we were hiding the gifts(already wrapped) a few days before x-mas and accidently opened it all he said for 2 days was "IRE TUCK" LOL thats how he said it! It was so funny! The thing dosent go really well on carpet and the remote for it was attached???stupid but a really cool toy as far as the whole concept goes but it needed some improvements!

7-21-2009, 1:43 PM	#3
peifgirl Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 226	Cheap crap from Walmart . __________________ SAHM with lots of time to find the deals!!

7-28-2009, 8:01 PM	#11
fluffkin79 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: WI Posts: 532	Digital picture frames from Walmart . They were bought online (during the wee hours of the morning) and no brand name was listed on the site. They were such a great deal that I bought blindly. The came packaged in plain white boxes, no name or model number on the box or item. One worked OK, but had a loop of wire hanging out of the housing and sounded like there was a loose screw rattling around inside. The other looked OK, but had several pixels that were always red - everybody had pimples! I was able to return them without a problem, but BF prices had passed and I had to spend more than I otherwise would have to replace them. I have learned my lesson, especially for Blitz items, especially at Wal-Mart . Check reviews on electronics whenever possible. Make sure the model you are buying is not a stripped-down blitz-version model that looks just like the one you really want. Open packages and feel the cloth. Inspect all items for quality, preferably before you leave the store but definatly before you wrap them. Keep those receipts handy! I have passed up quite a few things (towels, kids' PJs, shoes, jackets) in the past couple years that looked great in the ad but were terrible quality. It is too easy to grab them in the store during the BF rush and not notice how junkie they are... Last edited by fluffkin79; 7-28-2009 at 8:09 PM.

8-13-2009, 2:34 PM	#28
HansieDZ Member Joined: Nov 2008 Location: FW,IN Posts: 151	I don't necessarily regret buying my Garmin Nuvi 200W last year BF but I'm sorely disappointed I guess my expectations were too high.I'm severely "directionally challenged" and can get lost with having two separate routes from MapQuest so I thought a GPS was my salvation! I don't know if it's the brand,version or what,but my GPS is NOT infallible. I really wanted to be able to plug it in,set my destination and then never worry about getting lost or being mislead but that is not the case. Sometimes it takes a long time to pick up a satellite or just plain completely messes up. Maybe I should have gotten a more expensive version but I don't need or want a lot of bells and whistles. Maybe it's just me though. __________________ Hansie's my name:deals are my game!

8-13-2009, 10:40 PM	#30
wnc_mom ~Hardcore BF Shopper~ Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Marion NC Posts: 395	nothing really i dont think i usally just buy toys mostly and all of them seem pretty good! I did get that HUGE firetruck that squirts real water and all that last year at TRU and it sucks it was the last one and i even got out of line to go get it I ended up fighting another ladie for it and the box was all messed up lol BUT... my son(whos 2) LOVED IT!!! He actually found where we were hiding the gifts(already wrapped) a few days before x-mas and accidently opened it all he said for 2 days was "IRE TUCK" LOL thats how he said it! It was so funny! The thing dosent go really well on carpet and the remote for it was attached???stupid but a really cool toy as far as the whole concept goes but it needed some improvements! __________________ No More Countdown! Too close to BF! Enjoy The Holiday Season & Great Shopping Wishes To All!!!

7-21-2009, 10:38 AM	#1
abentley Member Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Utah Posts: 1,622	I admit I buy stuff I don't need, but can't pass up! Last year I grabbed some towels at Walmart . Oh they are awful! My DH laughed at me for buying them, I can't seem to wear them out for throw them away. What about you? Any buyers remorse purchases?

7-21-2009, 11:16 AM	#2
samisma Disney Addict Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,950	I can't remember the last time I bought something that I've regretted. I go with a specific game plan and lists for each store - rarely do I get something that's NOT on my list. when I do it's because it's an amazing deal and I know that I will either use the item or it will make a great gift. the unplanned extras that I get are normally dvds and stocking stuffers. Last year it was a cpk doll from walmart . The only regret I may have about that is that dd is so attached to it that she loses it if another child touches it or if we forget it at home by accident. that doll goes everywhere with us!

7-23-2009, 12:51 PM	#4
dramaqueen72500 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 130	I actualy find that things I think I will use / love are the things I never use / hate. Last year everything I bought "because it's a great deal" are the things I ended up loving and using everyday.

7-24-2009, 9:21 AM	#5
chrisjuvers Member Joined: Feb 2008 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 891	pixos!! When they are put in the dryer, they melt and stick to everything. So annoying.

7-26-2009, 12:41 AM	#6
Rebirth Half of My Heart Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,884	The portable cooler from CVS in 2004.

7-27-2009, 6:40 PM	#7
katkat777 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 42	I bought a camera from Best Buy and it worked for a few months and then it died. It was a special gift I gave to my little sister (I do volunteer work for Big Brothers and Big Sisters) and I was soooo upset!! Here is a kid that doesn't have much and she looooves photography and taking pictures. I thought this would be something she could really enjoy and the thing breaks after 4 months

7-28-2009, 7:03 PM	#9
josetann Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 144	Roombas. With kids we just can't keep the house clean enough to run the things.

7-28-2009, 9:57 PM	#12
MikeyBFTrooper Member Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 24	I always go waaaaaaay overboard on DVDs every year. I usually plan on buying like 10 or so, but end up with like 25 or 30!! Of course most of these end up getting returned later or sold. Its hard to pass them up when you see tons of them right in front of you. Well maybe it's just me.

7-31-2009, 3:27 PM	#14
msl94 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 102	The one item that I regret buying on BF was a $10 deep fryer from Walgreens. To this day, it still sits in my cabinet wrapped in plastic. I thought it was a great deal, but all it is doing is taking up valuable space.

7-31-2009, 7:32 PM	#16
BellaMia Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,564	The Punky Brewster dvd. I thought it was the whole shebang but it was only the first 5 shows. It was a waste of money. My daughter watched that when she was 5 and loved the show so I wanted to get it for her. I had to turn around and go back and order the complete set, which cost more but it was what I had wanted to begin with. I still have the first dvd. Don't really know what to do with it.

8-2-2009, 2:44 PM	#18
tinkrbel Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: miami, fl Posts: 406	I don't regret the purchase just went overboard with some blank dvd's on sale at circuit city online w/free shipping. Needless to say won't need any of those for at least another year and thats including giving a pair of spindles to my brother. I did buy a bluetooth car speaker thing that has not been used as of yet, but I got that as a steal.

8-2-2009, 2:47 PM	#19
elicia423126 Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 351	I regret buying the Nerf Vulcan (or any other nerf products) that I price matched from Kmart at Walmart Thanksgiving day. A big piece of JUNK! Imo

8-2-2009, 9:40 PM	#21
Tigger97498 Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 217	The 22 inch monitor last year at office depot . It ended up frying my video card. I should've checked first to see whether it was a monitor my video card could handle.

8-3-2009, 1:26 PM	#22
micspradlin Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 17	Spike the Dinosaur. Way over priced, and kids only played with about 2 days.

8-4-2009, 12:40 AM	#23
babymains Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 163	Ditto on cheap crap from walmart . Especially kids sweats, always suck. I bought moonsand and digital picture frame key chain for walgreens. Moonsand is still ground deeply into backseat of car and frame died in two weeks.

8-6-2009, 1:41 PM	#24
ktsmds Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 14	The "popcorn Maker" from target! My DS had to have a popcorn maker but he hates the popcorn....LOL....oh well!

8-10-2009, 3:40 PM	#25
ChristmasShopping Member Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Southwest Posts: 111	Moon sand.... WHAT A MESS! I have a few things that I regret NOT buying but that is the only thing I regret buying!

8-12-2009, 1:03 AM	#27
PentiumMMX Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 64	The only one I can think of would be the Symphonic VHS\DVD unit my mom bought at Wal-Mart back in 2003. The first one was dead out of the box, and the 2nd lasted a few months before finally giving out. The more expensive Emerson model we exchanged it for still works to this day.

8-13-2009, 2:47 PM	#29
DJ615 Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 76	Chocolate Fountain What a mess and it didn't work.