kulkel

I am self employed so normally there is no bonus for me. This year business was good so the past 2 months I ummm, paid myself. Hey, I deserve it:tongue1: But my DH gets a bonus (they call it holidays not taken pay) the 2nd week of Nov. Usually it averages out to around $1000. I feel for all of you that work and get nothing as a bonus...esp. when a company is doing good. They wouldn't be where they are without their good employees therefore, they should be rewarded!

I have a serious problem here....I can't keep the secret this why I end up spending 2-3 times more on presents than I plan too!

That kills me~same here! They always have the same reply though..."Kel, you need some serious help!"....lol:razz:

I donate to the less fortunate. I love doing it and one never knows when you will be the one in need.

So sorry about your mom. I am sure she is with you on BF and everyday.

From 2005, hmmm First it would be spending time with my youngest daughter Bf-ing. Next it would be the nice people in line after us. It was freezing cold outside and sitting out in below 0 weather got to both my daughter and I. Even though we had blankets, etc..the younger guys next to us covered us up with their blankets and ran to their car to get a portable DVD player for my daughter to watch. I have met some awesome people waiting in line. BUT....I have also met some really mean people once in the store....UGH

IMO, I am usually always disappointed in K-mart. Their ad never truly impresses me.

BF-ing doesn't ruin it for my daughter. I don't buy for her while shopping. I hope your daughter shops with you again this year. My daughter calls it our BF tradition. She even told her grandma to have Thansgiving dinner enough this year so we have time to come home and prepare for our adventure.

Madison, WI

This is not a poll. Just a thread to express~ With all the excitement of BF, and trust me I am right up there with the rest of you. I use to spend my BF shopping alone and staying in a hotel (yes by myself) like a mini vacation from the kids and DH. But 2 years ago my youngest daughter (now 12) begged to come with me. So, of course with those batting eyelashes I agreed and gave up my vacation. Thinking gosh this stinks. How wrong I was. She stands in below -0 weather with me in the sleet and snow (last year for almost 8 hrs) singing songs and making friends with the people standing next to us. I no longer look at it as losing my vaction but with bonding with my daughter. She is right ontop of the shopping lists and I swear cks GottaDeal more than I do (if that is possible). This yr will be her 3rd year BF-ing with me. And to tell you the truth, although I love BF spending it with my daughter is awesome!:) What special meaning does BF hold with you?

Searched and didn't find a thread so I thought I would add/ask this. How many of you purchase item/items for charity on BF, for the needy? Personally, I purchase atleast something it may not always be a big items but anything will help.

I'm thinking each person would be supplied with a specific list of items that are on in the BF ads. And after standing in the cold for hours and hours they (maybe 20-30 players) are allowed in the doors to complete the list in the least amount of time. Meanwhile the theme song would be another one bites the dust! With the prize being a timed shopping spree in the store of their choice (listed on BF).

The shopping list is a dream. Until last year I was sitting down for hours plotting my BF race now it just takes a few clicks THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Hello BF Junkies **OOPS** I mean Every1 37 yr old mommy of 4 from already COLD Wisconsin here. This will be my 3rd year with GottaDeal and my 6th year BF-ing! I swear they need to make a support group for all of us:tongue1:

Was at BB last BF by 9-ish. 2nd in line not bad, until...the below zero weather hit dang toes got frost bite OUCH! LOL, learned my lesson though, not going out at 9pm anymore. Gonna shoot for before nine and dress warmer!...lol Counting the days for sure!

I got pretty much the same email about a month ago. I contacted paypal and they said they didn't show any transaction. They would investigate. That I should change my pw right away and avoid all emails/4ward them to paypal spoof.

Did anyone else run into this problem at BB on BF? I got into line at 9:30pm. And man it was below 0~! Anyways, I was 3rd inline. GO ME. After freezing my toes off (yes I did get frostbite rather bad) they came thorugh the line handing out the bid item tickets. And if you weren't there to grab them the sec they came out the door you didn't get the ticket you wanted. I though did get the ticket for the laptop. The gentleman infront of me was passed buy. I felt bad for him! So, then the doors opens and we all rush in. The map they handed us said to go directly RIGHT for the laptop. I did that, to be told that I was in the wrong place by an employee. So I rush to the back of the store where they directed me, to find out I was in the right place to start off with so had to go back to the front to NOW wait in a line for an hr. where if I would of stayed there in the beginning i would of been first! Anyways, I get the laptop that they hand me and the guy asked for my credit card for AOL. I was like huh?? He said I needed to sign up for AOL in order to rec' the sale proce. I argued with him and he got very rude. I tell him the ad did not state an AOL contract was to be signed. He says, "I am sorry, but if you want this laptop you need to sign up for AOL and pay for it here". I whip out the ad and tell him to show me where in the ad it states that...he says the ad dos not have to state it, that I could leave the line. Now this is about 40 mins of standing there arguing with him. And I did not wait in line outside almost 8 hours in the freezing cold to walk away and Heck I did not suffer frost bite to walk away either! So, I ask for a manger, he tells me it will be about 2 hours to speak to one to step to the back of the line. OVER my dead body I say, I will wait here until someone helps me. Finally he walks away to come back and say...I am sorry mam' you don't need to sign the contract it was a misunderstanding. Well, I noticed by now after watching all the others pay and sign for a yr of AOL, that they all were robbed. Needless to say, I was not only there in line outside for about 8 hrs but inside fighting with them for about 2 more. Why do they feel they can scam us? Then when I go to pay for the laptop, I pulled out the BBB's and they said I couldn't use them. I had to argue that. They said the BBB"s were not allowed on BF. I pulled out the rules (yes i went prepared) and said show me where it says that. The guy got red in the face...read it, and said it doesn't say it but they were told not to accept them. I Laughed and said well then, let me call my atty and see what he says, and BAM, they took the BBB's. I realize this is long, but wanted to get my point across and see if any1 else had the same problems.

UGH here is WI they are talking below zero tonight. Sure hope My daughter and I don't turn into popsicles waiting outside.

I belong to a few freecycle groups around me. And I haven't seen anything like this sent my way. Really kinda hope I don't either. Seriously, if it weren't for us buying things on days like this, we wouldn't have to clean out our closets to make room...lol And we wouldn't have as much to recycle. That's my thought!

Does anyone know if I can find the CSI series somewhere on BF?

Alright, to set my own mind at ease I called the Best Buy main office and spoke with them and then I called the local Best Buy in Madison, WI. I did the double calling to make sure of things. Anyways, the laptop at Best Buy is $379. with nothing else to sign up for or AOL or anything else. The gentleman I spoke with was awesome. He told me that if I plan on that laptop or really anything else in the BF ad, that I should plan on being there 6 hours before the doors open. He also told me a little something else for those of you planning on getting a ticket for an item and leaving. He said there is going to be a surprise time limit on claiming the items. So I suggest getting the ticket and staying in line! Just a little FYI for all the Best Buy shoppers;)

But I already have internet, and won't need it for the laptop..so this isn't a better deal for me. Like I said pass me a tissue, not only has walmart let me down..so has Best Buy! :cry2:

I am confused! Is the Toshibia laptop that is offered for $379. only that price if I sign up for their internet? Cause it says instant savings...but somewhere on this forum I read it is after signing up for internet through them. is this right? I think I might just start crying. WalMart ad laptop was raised in Wis. And now if this is true for BB ...someone pass me the tissues!

Being from WI also and yes it is $632/laptop and $492/desktop....I am not shopping at WalMart...grrrr! I sure hope Best Buy isn't like this! That would be my luck to stand inline overnight at BestBuy and have the prices different like WalMart!

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