CatandJacks

I went last yr 24ish weeks pregnant with twins and a few years prior around 30 wks with a singleton. If I can do it anyone can :)

Got in and out of every store by 6am with every single thing on my list. No pushing, no yelling, no drama. Everyone was actually extremely accommodating due to me being pregnant- even let me in Kohl's early to use the bathroom and browse before it opened. I was first in line at Kohl's and I felt silly being there so early, but it was a good thing. I really wanted a down comforter and those FLEW off the shelves. They were super organized and gave the smack down to the line jumpers. Target was a joke. They handed out maps which were completely WRONG. Hordes of people with carts were all running around in confusion because items were in their normal spots not where the map said they would be. I got everything on my list, but I didn't bother with movies which I kinda wanted. Not bad enough to try and find them though. Wal-mart I went into just because I felt funny passing it up. All computers and gaming systems were gone, but there were plenty of TVs hanging around at 6ish. The hundred toys under $10.. yeah didn't see that. There was an aisle with about 5 toys for $10 and that was it. I wasn't there early enough to know if the new system worked or not. Must have because it was dead by the time I got there.

Rosenberg, Texas Brazos Town Center 11:50 pm Best Buy- at least 10 tents 50ish people. porta potty and screening a movie Target- none Kohl's- 3

I don't think there is any "final word". How can you know what every single Wal-Mart will do? You can't. Most of the things you've said aren't happening at my local store. It's great you have inside info, but acting as if this is the way it will go down in EVERY store is just going to lead to confusion. People are going to be upset when they arrive at their store and your final word is completely wrong for their store. So maybe you should make it clear you believe this is how it will go in some markets as to avoid pissed off and confused gottadealers.

No one can tell you when because every store is completely different even stores in the same city can vary widely. Better to be safe than sorry so arrive at the earliest time you are comfortable with. Better to be early and be bored than late and leave empty handed.

Need a ticker and to stand in line for- limited quantity, high demand items ( TV, cameras etc.) Don't need to stand in line with ticket but must wait until 5am to grab- all other Blitz( Door buster) items

Well just hit the 6 month mark with these twins and have to do Black Friday alone as everyone bailed on me. I am a tad nervous that I will get exhausted early since I don't have any help. Oh well hope the people behind me don't mind me sitting in line instead of standing when possible.

Today is crazy early. Even the most hardcore people usually wait until Wednesday. But hey whatever you wanna do if you've got the time and the patience and don't mind being looked at like a loon for a few days.

No it's their job to make money. Should they have good customer service? Yes. But it's not a requirement to get people in the door obviously.

I haven't looked through it but YAY! Now I feel complete :) and with them PM it makes life even easier this year.

I am getting it for my toddler to watch in the car during road trips so I am not putting too much effort into this. I'm sure he will break it ASAP haha. I just want to pick one up on BF in whatever store has the best deal that I am already going to be in.

Any thoughts?

Wow that is super early. Isn't your time worth more than $50? I hope for your sake no one lines up so you can at least wait until Wed or Thurs like the rest of us. Good luck to you!

Am I blind or did they not have a portable dvd player?

There is no " Secret Sale ". Every sale Wal-Mart has had thus far as been posted online and on TV. And it's not really a Saturday sale either.. the sale STARTS on Saturday, but last for days. You just most likely won't be able to find the items if they are hot after that day because they will be sold out. The only true Sat. sale is the Deal of the Day for that day which is also listed on their website.