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    Fry's Black Friday Ad Posted

    in 2011

    Posted

    Well, this is a first!

     

    EDIT: Friday should be an 8 page ad, like normal, plus maybe more one pagers.

    I think this is the one that will be in the Thanksgiving day paper. That is usually a 2-3 page teaser for the big one.

    Target employee starts petition against working Thanksgiving day

    in 2011

    Posted

    When I worked retail, we always looked forward to the "given" days off. Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving. The managers are salaried. During the holidays they work 80+ hours per week. Hourly people work random shifts which may include overtime. If they call in, they get written up or fired. I know of a pregnant woman who had a miscarriage due to how she was worked. And unfortunately, this is common. I know that they can "go find another job", but that shouldn't be how a company treats it's employees not to mention, they may not have any other option open to them.

    Official "Where is this store's ad?" & "Does this store do BF?" Thread

    in 2011

    Posted

    I went last year on BF later in the day. The lines weren't as bad as the midnight Walmart one. I guess it depends on when you actually go.

     

    I know Fry's Electronics is pretty regional to the southwest, but I was wondering if anyone else has any plans to go check them out this year. Usually they have some of the best deals on hot eletronics items for BF. Anyone have some juicy inside info on what's gonna be offered this year? In fact, have we ever gotten the BF ad for Fry's Electronics early?

    Story: Free necklaces and shipping for holiday shoppers?

    in 2011

    Posted

    The necklace isn't worth $250. I'm a beader, and I can buy a strand of that kind of amethysts at any reasonable bead store for less than $20..

    Totally agree with you. The retailer is making a PROFIT from the $25 shipping. Not loosing money. I don't have anything against them making a profit, but I just wish they would be honest about it.

    Share YOUR predictions for Black Friday 2011

    in 2011

    Posted

    I don't think that BB is worried about Walmart or any similar chain. After all, you can't walk into Walmart and get someone to explain why x TV is better than y TV. BB's only competition is really local. Fry's Electronics has very few stores nation wide. Same with Microcenter. If either of these chains became big, then they would give BB a run for it's money.

    The only reason why Walmart and Target are taking money from BB is because of the economy. Walmart is a "low price" leader and has marketed themselves as such. They do well in poor economies because people are trying to save money. They perceive Walmart as a cheaper alternative to BB.

    Laptop deals under $500

    in Deal Finder & Deal Discussion

    Posted

    Laptops seem to have decent deals all year round.

    You should check out Fry's electronics if they are in your area. Their big ads come out on Fridays and they usually have some decent laptop deals in them. Much better than Walmart's.

     

    They are also online at Frys.com. If you Google "Fry's ad" and pick the newspaper that is closest to your area, you can usually figure out what is on sale online.

     

    http://www.frys.com/product/6531463?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

     

    Matches what you want with a 14" screen sub $400. If you are very mobile with it, the weight savings on the smaller screen will seem like a godsend.

    Buying a car

    in Deal Finder & Deal Discussion

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    Right now, you can purchase a new vehicle with rebates that will make it cheaper than a 1-2 year old of the same model. Remember that the car price is NEGOTIABLE!!! Check prices on the vehicle (same year model) from Edmunds.com and KellyBlueBook.com. They will give you the "invoice" price and the average price that people purchased it for in your area. Go from that. KNOW your rebates!!!! Some dealerships won't tell you about them...you have to ask. Some dealerships are not "full disclosure" and will be difficult to negotiate with. They WILL keep your trade-in keys to keep you there. You have to repeatedly ask for them back.

     

    You can negotiate dealer added extras like tinted windows and running boards, too.

     

    BE READY TO WALK OUT IF YOU DON'T GET THE [reasonable] PRICE YOU WANT!!!!!!! Be a hard-a$$. They are NOT your friend!

     

    2010 vehicles that are still "new" will be discounted heavily. Catch one if you find one still available.

     

    First hand example: In August I purchased a 2010 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab. Sticker was 37,000. I went in on a Friday night and the dealership was a "full disclosure" dealership. They told me all the different discounts I could get. Ex: Extra 1000 for trading in a Pontiac, if I had an account with a credit union -->$750, finance thru Ally -->$1000, Plus the standard "cash back". Once I was in "financing", I asked if it was the best they could do and they gave me a "coupon" for a lower intrest rate plus another $1000 off (this was after the dealership had closed and the managers left. The finance guy wanted to go home as quick as possible.) Total price ended up being 27,000. Cost of a "used" 2010 Sliverado Crew Cab on their lot was 33,000. Go figure.

    Official Black Friday NETBOOK & TABLET Discussion Thread

    in 2010

    Posted

    I need help! Any input will be appreciated!

     

    Like Target, Best Buy will also have a Gateway Netbook on sale tomorrow for $179.99.

    10.1" w/Webcam

    1GB mem

    160GB Hard Drive

    Windows XP, Intel Atom Processor.

     

    My question is, which brand is best? Acer or Gateway? It seems that both have the same specs, but I'm just not sure where to go! I would really appreciate your comments. Thank you!

    Acer OWNS Gateway and emachines.

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