mcwalker

It was the BB at 1432 Butterfield Road in Downers Grove, near the intersection of the North-South and East-West Tollways (I-355 & I-88). This was a good area for Black Friday shopping with lots of the big stores, and an adventure for an out-of-towner from New York City.

I went to a BB in suburban Chicago last year and got in (a long) line at around 4:00. Doors opened at 5:00, but we didn't get in the door untill just about 6:00 AM. The hotest items were gone, of course, but I still got a number of items of interest (including 2 smaller LCD TVs) and some DVDs that were "doorbusters." Some people were still in line after me, probably until about 6:30 AM, so I would say 6:30 to 7:00 AM. Check out lines were quite long, but actually moved rather smoothly/quickly.

I filed a complaint on their web site. Said that If they proceed with this, then I wouldn't shop Walmart on BF or anytime this holiday season. I might not anyway, but at least it gives the impression that there are direct negative consequences. So Brad, maybe the best GottaDeal response to Walmart is to say, "Sure, you don't want us to print your ad, we won't...and we'll tell all our members that you don't want THEIR business."

Darn, no Harbor Freights near me in NYC / Long Island.

Traditionally, our family gathered from around the country on Grandad's farm in Texas. Thanksgiving day and most of the weekend was for family and deliberately non-commercial. Some shopping started creeping in on the weekend over the past few years. Last year we changed plans ang got together at a hotel in suburban Chicago. Our hotel was in prime shopping (sold out Thanksgiving night) and I made my first genuine BF outing with a nephew starting at BB at 4 AM and working it the rest of the day. (Other family slept in.) The fact that I am on this site and it isn't even November yet, tells you where I will be. Frankly, I think stores should be closed Thanksgiving so everyone has a holiday, but then again...maybe just a little peek?

Rite Aid bought out Eckerd and Brooks last year, so all stores are now changing to Rite Aid. My Eckerd in Queens, New York City had all Eckerd products at 50% off for a couple of weeks, and are now 75% off, too. Most is gone, but there are some items left. Hurry in. There are some good prices on school items in their flyer this week, too. Marble writing books 50 cents each WITH COUPON in the flyer.

I bought a Basic Essentials (BE) set with glass tops at Kohls on Black Friday and we are pleased with it. I would describe it as medium weight. It is made by the same firm as Phillipe Richard, but is much sturdier. I personally like the handle styling and material better than the Farberware Classic, but that is a matter of taste. :)

Note: Costco is changing their return policy right now! They have been loosing $millions due to unscrupulous use of the liberal return policy. See link below. http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bal-bz.costco01mar01,0,6428271.story?coll=bal-business-headlines There is also a thread on this over at fat wallet, but GD won't let me paste that one or even use their name.

Thanks for the thread. Rite Aid is closer to me than CVS, and next to my train station, so I stop by there a lot more. I have done a few rebates in the past, but was never systematic about it.

Go to "Find a Store" and find one near you, then click on "In Store Specials". The circular will appear. The Free Sharpie deal will appear in the bottom right corner. Circulars also available in stores. I picked up a pack at my Staples in Queens NY today. Package looks slightly different, but it is valid and I have submitted for the rebate online. You will pay only tax on $5.99 after rebate.

Found the site through the Black Friday page, now I am becoming a regular visitor.