brynnfromtheblock

I saw a post somewhere from a BB employee that it is not the PZ77U, but a model being brought in for BF. It was recently posted on the BB website as not available, but I don't see it now... Here is what someone posted on another forum as to what the differences between the one in the BF ad and the PZ75U (one step down from the PZ77U you're mentioning)... The TH-42PE7U is on bestbuy.com today (coming soon). Compared to the TH-42PX75U: no media card slot no digital convergence (TH-42PZ77U and TH-42PZ700U have) 4 audio outputs? vs. 1 8 watts/channel vs 10 no video output (useful for recording OTA HDTV?) 1 year limited warranty (w/o 2 years: glass panel) We actually got the 77U yesterday at Sears (which is better than both of these) for 1040.00 ... it was on sale for 1199 and you got $150.00 off 42 - 49" TV''s with a Sears card. It has all the afore mentioned differences plus the one in the BB ad is a 720p, this is a 1080p. There's always a better deal somewhere but for 150.00 bucks getting all these differences and not waiting in line was worth it to me. Anyone looking at the Sears ads until the 17th you get 50.00 off 41" or smaller TV's, 150.00 off 42-49 and 250.00 off 50 or bigger with a Sears Card. I didn't have one and applied for one and used the discount right then and there. I had seen in some forums this was a mail in rebate but they applied the discount to the card immediately. Also the guy said if the TV Shows up somewhere on BF or anywhere else for a better price in the next 60 days you get the pricematch plus a 10% difference.. it was worth it to me.

I haven't had a problem either.. Best Buy ads usually say in the small print underneath the big doorbusters exactly how many they have at each store. So if I go to a store and there are people lined up I ask 'em "what are you here for", and find out if I'm going to get one or not. If I am, I stay, if not I leave simple as that. I know people have said that they have had issues with employees buying all of the items and the people in line not getting anything at a few stores, but rest assured if that happened to me I'd be raising holy hell until management agreed to give me a raincheck for the price I was expecting.

I was at my target today and they had the three pack, think it was 34.99 though

ok you brilliant electronic people... here's what I think I need... does this sound right and what would be the best deal for me? I have a strangely shaped room that has only one spot for the TV... right now we have a 60 inch Mitsubishi Projection TV in it and it is WAY to big (plus I hate it). The problems with the room are that 1) It's not very wide so you have to sit relatively close to the screen, which makes me think I want a 42inch TV, 50inches at the very most. 2) We have a big family and a wraparound couch, meaning that sometimes you are watching TV from an angle rather than dead on which from what I've read makes me think I would want a plasma TV vs an LCD. 3) The only spot for the TV happens to be opposite a window so there is alot of light focused on the TV and currently alot of glare. From what I've read an LCD would be better for this, but it's possible to get a plasma with an antiglare screen which might work on both my issues. 4) Finally 720P vs 1080i vs 1080P. I think people have said that this is only a huge difference on TV's larger than 42 inches so if I stick with that size it doesn't really matter so which ever I can get the best deals on. Does all of this rambling from someone who has no idea what they're talking about sound at all right? I read some reviews and the Panasonics seem to do pretty well.... what do you think of the 42inch at BB on BF or are there better deals/models out there?

Got one thanks... deep discount had it for 25 with free shipping and I found a 20% off coupon "supersale"... so it was about $20 ... I love that movie!! The full size leg lamp was $62 bucks with the coupon.. got it too lol!!

Dunno but if you get one Walmart has 2packs of games for 14.99 in the gift section

They used to have the best sales on BF, kicked everyone elses A%^, but last year they had absolutely nothing... I hope they have something good this time around.

Yeah I pretty much normally only buy stuff on clearance here.. one of my DD7's friends had her birthday party there last weekend. They had a blast but they gave them headsets and those fingerless long sleeve gloves to keep. She did not take them off for 3 days and they were so nasty.. they were yarn like material so you know a wash did not help. I had to go back today because I remembered that they had 2 shirts on clearance that came with the arm thingies but they were the stretch material ... I bought one for the 2 older girls to try and stop them from wearing the other things lol!!

Don't know if anyone has a Justice near them but my daughters go gaga for this store... BF weekend their sale is buy one get 50% off on everything in the store, and the sales lady said you could use the 20% off your purchase coupon that comes in the mail/catalog ... I have 3 but I think they all expired before that I'll have to check.

I get the Bed Bath and Beyond coupon all the time.. I vaguely remember they take the LNT coupons or vice versa.. anyone know if that's the case?

Snow??? What is that of which you speak?

ours opened early too.. used to be KB and Walmart opened at 5am, Target, Kmart and the like at 6am, then Brandsmart etc at 7 and you could hit one, and then get in line for the next... now everyones opening early and it made it tough last year to decide where to go first!!

Our local paper had a little contest for your BF "warplan" here's my entry!! Paul, It's probably detrimental to my mission to advertise all of my Black Friday secrets but for you I'll do it anyway!! My Army: My Black Friday army consists of only myself and my mother. It's mandatory that you have at least two people so that you have someone to hold your place in line when you have to leave to go to the restroom ... but anymore than that slows you down. Many relatives have asked to come but this is a top secret stealth mission and information is on a need to know basis. Do not agree to get items for others unless it is an item you're already getting... it will only slow you down and if they're too lazy to get up themselves more deals for you!! Reconnaissance: Planning is absolutely essential for Black Friday. You need to know what's out there, how much it is, where it is, and have an alternate game plan for stuff you miss out on. My ultimate guide is the forum Gottadeal.com. I have been a member since 2004 and have gotten my best stuff there. This site has many of the black friday ads out online way before they are actually released. There are several posted already with the first being posted in early September. They even have a shopping list where you can click the items you're going for and it puts a list together for you.... handy!! Scout the stores that you will be going to, and determine possible locations for the items you're looking for (know where the toy department is if you're buying a toy). A few stores (Sears and Walmart) let you price match on Black Friday. So I often scout these stores to see if they have items I want at stores I'm not planning on going to, and if they do I bring that stores ad to Walmart and they will match the price on Black Friday, so I get the same items, same price, with no fight or hassle. Some stores like Target won't price match other stores but will price match themselves, so if you want an item that goes on sale there you may be able to to buy it a few days early, then go to Target during the sale an ask them to refund the difference. Dry Run: Test out your shopping stamina at K-Mart on Thanksgiving day, see if you have what it takes!! More stores like K-Mart are now having sales on Turkey day, and if you can't do it today you most certainly won't make it tomorrow!! Equipment: I put together a binder with the ads of the items that I am going to buy. This is handy so that you know where they are, and when you get into the store you have a picture of the item to show the salespeople when you can't find it and they have no clue what you're talking about. It's also necessary to show at the register when price matching. You also need line equipment: lawn chairs, food, drinks, games, a radio and blankets to keep us comfortable. Don't bring a big purse, bring a small bag with just ID, money and credit cards which you can leave in the car while you're waiting in line... or even better put them in your pocket. Uniform: Layer for the weather. Wear comfortable shoes and a Gottadeal T-Shirt then layer a sweater or coat depending on how cold it is that night. Communication Device: Cellphones are essential!! We didn't bring them one year and spent 45 minutes at opposite of ends Brandsmart in line waiting for the other one to come back with the stuff. Location: We decide which item we want the most and park ourselves there that night. Generally this is Best Buy or Circuit City for big ticket electronic items. These two stores do a ticketing system where they come out a couple of hours before the sale and hand tickets to the people in line for the items they want. So if you get there early enough you're virtually guaranteed the item you came for, whereas at some of the other stores you could be first in line only to be trampled when the doors open and lose your prize. If you live in a big city that may have 2 Best Buys, pick the one that is closer to other stores you are going to, or if you're planning on being there all night one with a 24hour gas station or restaurant nearby for bathrooms and snacks. Once we have our first item we travel to the next stores on the list by opening time (usually Target, Brandsmart etc)and end up at Walmart to price match all the items we've missed. Online option: Many of the items are available on line and start being sold on Thanksgiving Day or Black Friday at 12am.. they may offer free shipping and you don't need to waste your time in line. Time: 2000 hours on Thanksgiving Day, we're normally in line by 8pm the night before if we're looking for a big ticket item... and we're not the first in line! Method of Operation: Strategies for the hunt. Park as close to the parking lot entrance as you can (far away from the store entrance) and back in for a quick and easy getaway. Talk to the salespeople who come outside, and ask them where the items you are going for will be located. (Some stores like Walmart have the items randomly spread out in aisles around the store... don't go to a 24 hour Walmart or you will have hoards of people waiting around a covered pallet to jump into a pigpile when the cover is removed). Bring your chairs and equipment back to the car about 45 minutes before the store opens and keep an eye out for the line jumpers who start arriving now. When the doors open, split up. If you need several items assign them to each person and then meet back at the register, or if you have only one or two send one person to get in line at the register and the other to get the items. The idea is to get in and get out, no browsing. If you get stuck in line at Best Buy or god forbid Toys R Us your day is over, you could be waiting there for hours!!! Plan B: Don't want to wait all night or have to go to work? Pay a teenager to be a line sitter for you, it's amazing what they'll do for cash!! Additional Scenarios: Man Down: If you lose a shopping buddy in the initial rush keep going!! Hopefully they can throw a full body block for you on the way down. They will be much happier about getting pushed out of the way if you can grab what they were going for. Line Jumpers: Get enough people in line with you to start the chant "get in line" most people get a little nervous when a couple hundred tired angry people have them in their sights. Slow Register People: Today is not the day to get into Bessie's line. Watch the sales people and if your clerk rings up one sale to two of everyone elses you're in the wrong line. Target: This year we will be shopping for a 42" plasma TV, so we will probably be out at one of the big box retailers just after eating Turkey this year. Hope to see you there!!! (well at least behind me in line anyway!)

It all depends on what you're buying ... in general I find Target is a bit more expensive than Walmart, but on some things they're competitive. The difference though isn't enough to make me go to Walmart and I'm a cheapskate so that ought to tell you something. I honestly feel claustrophobic in Walmart and every time I'm in there and I'm like 10th in line I wonder why the hell I went in there. They used to have a sign that said between 10 and 10 all lanes open ... yet they had like 25 registers, only 6 were open and they all had huge lines. Used to make me angry to stand there and stare at that sign lol!!

AH that might be the way to go

There was a radio station who had one of their guys stand in an empty parking spot right in front of Best Buy and just wave people on, he didn't have a car he just kept telling everyone he was "saving the spot". So the parking lot was full, people couldn't park and they thought it would be a good practical joke to do this.... I thought he was going to get to see a case of RoadRage but I never did..

Goes to KB Toys and they're now 29.99 durnit... maybe I can find somewhere else

I so want this!!! Amazon has it for 29.99 with free shipping.. anyone see it anywhere cheaper or know of any coupons?

Sears also had the 4pack on sale (don't remember the price though)

Use code FTH16 http://www.yankeecandle.com/cgi-bin/ycbvp/retail.jsp

Yup... I'm quite familiar with the day after B&M sales... I do all those for 50%, 75% and 90% ... what I've never done and am trying to find out is if a store such as Macy's marks down their online Christmas items 50% the day after Christmas as well...

Couldn't find much on retail sites (out of stock) but this is on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/Ray-Boltz-Seasons-Change-Christian-Music-Book_W0QQitemZ160147649611QQihZ006QQcategoryZ38101QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem musicnotes.com seems to have his individual songs for download as well..

The only other ones she remembers are cheeky monkey, googles (goose)

I'll ask my DD in the morning... she'd remember all of them.. but of the ones I remember there was a pink pony, a white cat, a taco bell looking dog, a brown horse and a spotted frog

That's a good deal... the places that carry them here seem to have them for 13.99 or more....