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I went back and checked all the submissions from last year, and there were 7 that were turned in 10/25 or later. We have plenty of time . One does stand out as MIA, though. If she doesn't chime in soon I may PM her. I hope everything is okay with her and her family.

The best Black Friday deal for the Xbox One, a few years ago, was through Microsoft.com itself. I don't know how long it had been out at that point, but if I remember correctly the deal was the same price other stores had it but they included a $60 Microsoft gift card and like 3 or 4 other games.

I think we had several sign up last minute last year. I hope more come in. Here is what participation looked like the last few years: 2016 - SS 30, OE 15, Cards 12 2015 - SS 33, OE 16, Cards 11 2014 - SS 34, OE 19, Cards 12 2013 - SS 33, OE 19, Cards 13 2012 - SS 46, OE 28, Cards 21 2011 - SS 44, OE 33, Cards 27 Right now, we're sitting at 22, 10, and 6.

Home Depot has had a nice tree on sale the last few years. 2 years ago, I bought my kids one on BF. Last year, I got one for myself. It's 7.5 foot, lights can change from multi color to solid white, $79.http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k499/ts1852/GottaDeal-HomeDepot-BF2016%20tree.jpg

I was thinking "Isn't it kind of early?". But then I looked at my calendar and OMG - October is almost over!!

I can almost guarantee you they will not be starting the sale on Friday. Unfortunately.

Great information! I didn't know about ordering add on items through Alexa.

https://www.amazon.com/HECS-Human-Energy-Conceal-piece/dp/B01H616SME/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1508856411&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=HECS+SUIT&psc=1 For the hunter, or even outdoor photographer, that wants to get close. This suit supposedly blocks your human electromagnetic field, so the animals never know you're there. Sounds pretty gimicky, but I bought it. LOL http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k499/ts1852/91xI6yuEjxL._SL1500_.jpg

DS22 gets the new Call of Duty game for Christmas every year. This year's new game, I guess, is going back to old school weapons and such, and he's really excited about it. This week, he started playing the older (I'm talking the first couple) games to get geared up for the new one coming out. I told him that was his version of listening to Christmas music early. Anyway, I've almost always been able to find a good deal on the game around BF. I'm sure hoping that stays true this year.

This is what I was going to say. Remember, Kohl's is the kind of store that doesn't always have the exact same items in stock. So, if it's gone it could be gone for good.

I don't shop at Target very often, but I do have a Red Card and use Cartwheel occasionally. I had forgotten about those 50% off toy deals last year, we got some great deals on gifts for the grandkids.

Just one more week to sign up.

I'd say our must shop varies year to year, depending on the ads. But a favorite store, and one we always made it to, was Gordman's. Unfortunately, they closed their doors this year.

The "GiftNow" is a neat idea, I guess. It seems to me it would take the awe out of getting the gift, though.

https://www.amazon.com/Call-Duty-WWII-Xbox-One-Standard/dp/B072NQJCW5/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1508768962&sr=1-1&keywords=cod%2Bww2&th=1 For the gamer. He already knows. http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k499/ts1852/A1vpTbo5QCL._AC_SL1500_.jpg

This is so interesting to me. I've gone back and looked at old ads just for grins before, but to see them laid out side by side is very cool.

It's been posted here: http://forums.gottadeal.com/topic/277907-toys-r-us-big-toy-book-toy-catalog-posted/

https://www.amazon.com/NXT-Generation-Inflatable-Deer-Target/dp/B001FAB6GG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508700430&sr=8-1&keywords=inflatable+deer+target+for+kids For the young, budding hunter http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k499/ts1852/71atoaDLuAL._SL1500_.jpg

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071FHNW2Z/ref=s9u_wsim_gw_i1?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pd_rd_i=B071FHNW2Z&pd_rd_r=4d22c77f-b6da-11e7-a78d-95e65c90c0fe&pd_rd_w=4suDK&pd_rd_wg=wzgSZ&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=6YMB6ZHSR6TC3R18H711&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=d9f78c36-24d5-402e-866f-a50358a0504c&pf_rd_i=desktop For my daughter in law, who just finished her MA school and certification exam http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k499/ts1852/31qp81ID4KL.jpg

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GAMW9BO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 For my grandchildren, who saw the video on Facebook and LOVED them. http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k499/ts1852/71hQNVHXcNL._SL1500_.jpg

Hey, anytime!

That's not a bad price for those remote controls. And they come in so handy. I use one to turn on the heater in my bedroom before I have to get out of bed in the morning .

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074M645WL/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i1?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pd_rd_i=B074M645WL&pd_rd_r=3c76b719-b4db-11e7-9a26-7f39ad097ad7&pd_rd_w=PEvhI&pd_rd_wg=q6thP&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=A7RW9EA2HJGNT58Y9MAD&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1cf9d009-399c-49e1-901a-7b8786e59436&pf_rd_i=desktop For my son and daughter in law, who just bought a house in a rural area with no booger lights. http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k499/ts1852/71sw3UFEPRL._SL1200_.jpg

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072WMKMJ2/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=IDAPKZ90IC7YA&colid=3VHLSFABL98MP For anyone that still listens to CD's. My mom's CD player gave up the ghost, so I'm thinking of this for her. It'll sit on the table beside her chair and not take up too much room. http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k499/ts1852/71UUlQsoGxL._SL1000_.jpg

My biggest Black Friday oops was at KB Toys. We (my sister and I) got to the mall super early, and there was no one else there in the parking lot. So we kept thinking, well, they'll open the doors soon. As it got closer and closer to time for the sale to start, I finally used my precious cell phone minutes (this was in the days of 60 minutes a month on a really good deal) to call. Turns out, there was not a KB Toys IN that mall. By the time we got to the bigger mall in OKC, there was no way we were getting in to KB Toys.