tinkrbel Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 I'd say about 15 years minus a few when I was studying in england. Those were sad sales times, thanksgiving was non existent hence no BF and after Christmas many shops were closed for a good few days til new years eve too.
smga1 Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 I have been shopping BF for at least 15 years. I have only missed once in the last 16 years.
bpr Posted October 25, 2009 Author Posted October 25, 2009 I missed a few while in Japan, but was able to go to AFFES and NEX. Their sales weren't the best, but was able to grab some good deals. They made up for it by having some Friday night sales every weekend until Christmas. But, I hope to be back in the saddle this year.
manxwnch Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 I've been shopping with my daughter on Black Friday now for 10 years
AuntieJul Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 This is about my 6th or 7th year - I've had a miss a few in the last few years due to holiday travel... I'm not sure what our traveling plans this year entail but I'm ready to go! My mom used to take me to the mall early on special holidays, such as New Year's Eve or Day, for specials. That's the first time I really realized the potential of getting to be first in line for a deal.
wx4svr Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 6 years and loving each and everyone of the next.
CatandJacks Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 3 yrs for me. I am seriously addicted this year, as my son gets older and wants/needs more stuff I spent more time researching/plotting :)
Billing Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 I have been shopping on Black Friday for quite a few years but my dad has been doing it for around 30+ Years!!!
Rebirth Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 04-07, stopped last year however I did stopped by Target later that day
sweet_as_candy_62 Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 I have done BF shopping since my DS was little, so at least since 1993. I missed last year, had to work, so REALLY excited this year to get back into the game!
abentley Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 OMG!! I have been doing it for 17 years with only 1 year off when my DD had her toncills out 16 years ago! Now I feel old and experianced!
angied64084 Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 This year will be my ninth year. I can't wait!
mineich Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Probably the last 10 years off and on. But the last 4 years I have been a pretty loyal BF shopper. :)
mcwalker Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 This will be just my fourth year. My family traditionally made a point of NOT shopping over the Thanksgiving weekend, to make it a non-commercial holiday, in part because some of us often traveled far to gather on a family farm in Texas and have a "traditional" holiday. That ended for me three years ago when we gathered in a subrban area outside Chicago instead and I hit the stores early. I am hooked now.
Tracy72 Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 13 yrs for me and will be many more yrs too....lol
klm2433 Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 This will be year 10 for me! I got into it once I had a little guy to play Santa for. Makes all the difference, and standing in line well worth it to see their smiles Christmas morning!
Kim3498 Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 I was a teenager, so around 16 years. I remember thinking I can't believe they (my mom and aunts) get out of bed so early. I must admit that I had a great time. After that first trip it became a tradition for my mom and I.
jennie_bebe Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 Hm, I think this will be my 9th year....but I don't really consider the first three real "BF Shopping" since I just stopped at a few stores...no camping or anything.
H_Hancock Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 Started in the early '80's and haven't stopped yet.
lovebears65 Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 Hmm, I remember going out when I was 15 with my friends family so almost 30 years ago was my first one. I dont remember if they called it Black Friday back then I just remember it called the day after thanksgiving shopping .. But hardcore black friday shopping I have been doing since Austin was 3 and he is 15 so 12 years:eyepoppin
pmpdchef Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 I was pregnant with my 11 yr. old the first time my sisters, mom, and I hit it real early in the morning. We started at Staples and then went from there. One of us is still usually one of the first in line there to get their great deals. I didn't get out too early last year though, there wasn't that much on sale that I was after. I did most of our shopping online last year.
Mikesgirl Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 I shopped a little on BF but my first real BF was about 6 yrs ago with my SIL the following year I camped out for my mom at bestbuy with SIL for my mom a computer and every since I have been out on BF with the best of them and I even got DH to join me and this yr my mom is even going..
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