rwking75

Started Xmas shopping about 2 weeks ago. Prob is that we just moved 2 weeks ago as well so I'm having to stash stuff at work for a couple of months. It's become a tradition to wrap gifts at work a couple days before Xmas then try to hide them until Xmas eve.

You don't see the latest consoles go on sale on BF, however you will see good bundles like an extra game or 2. Perhaps an extra controller or Xbox or PSN credit. If you look hard enough now, you will find Xbox one deals for around $300-$320 on a daily basis complete with a game. Xb1 and PS4 should never be paid at full retail with Amazon, Newegg, and EBay discounting them daily. Avoid Walmart, BB, or Target unless they are giving you an extra game, controller, or a year of Xbox live or PSN. Look for good bundles including Madden in a couple weeks.

All things Star Wars! There is even a midnight release on 9/4 for the new episode 7 toys at TRU. Will be bigger than a frozen toys from the past 2 years since it's a truly unisex genre and transcends all ages... Kids and adults.

A couple of retailers have some out and said they are NOT opening on Thanksgiving day this year, while others have pushed times earlier and earlier on Thanksgiving. As a Black Friday shopper, what's your opinion?

Last year, my wife took the reins of BF shopping and far exceeded my expectations. I'm a vet at this, but for a rookie she taught me a thing or 2 for this year. 1. Shop in groups. She had her sister and best friend with her. They got EVERYTHING on their list and then some! 2. The "then some".... If it's a door buster laying there that nobody else is picking up, GRAB IT! Whether it's for you or someone else, it's valuable to someone. Maybe that person behind you in line missed out on it. Offer it to them. Or better yet, buy it and donate it to a charity! 3. Most stores will put out a map days before BF but don't rely on them. This is where you need a group and Bluetooth headsets. Get into the store early and ask employees that are camping aisles as crowd control. Most of these tips are related to Walmart, but same will hold true to others. Good luck!

2 years ago...Sears had Sony rear projections dirt cheap...$1200 on 50" 1080P...plus 24 months no interest! It's been paid off for awhile. Walmart had a Sony home theater unit for $250, HDMI pass thru, 5.1, 1000w. Last year...BB had 22" widescreen LCD monitors for desktops for $150.