dustysky Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I have done BB for years now in the same town which happens to be 40-45 minutes away from home for me. I have always been in the first 50 and have gotten to know the people who show up year after year and we all "watch out" for each other. This year they opened a new BB 5 minutes from my house (not open yet - another week is the predicted open date) defiantly in time for BF. I am a little torn about being at the new one simply because of the friends we haven gotten to know. More importantly I am concerned because it is BRAND NEW will they run things nearly as smooth as the established BB's?? So what I want to know is if there is a certain protocol that all BB's follow, i.e. giving tickets etc or does each store do things there own way?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimslade Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 For the most part all of the BB does the ticket system. It comes from the home office. I would ask the manager at your new store and see what they will do. I have done BB for years now in the same town which happens to be 40-45 minutes away from home for me. I have always been in the first 50 and have gotten to know the people who show up year after year and we all "watch out" for each other. This year they opened a new BB 5 minutes from my house (not open yet - another week is the predicted open date) defiantly in time for BF. I am a little torn about being at the new one simply because of the friends we haven gotten to know. More importantly I am concerned because it is BRAND NEW will they run things nearly as smooth as the established BB's?? So what I want to know is if there is a certain protocol that all BB's follow, i.e. giving tickets etc or does each store do things there own way?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustysky Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 For the most part all of the BB does the ticket system. It comes from the home office. I would ask the manager at your new store and see what they will do.I think I will stop in and chat with him, thanks for the idea :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimslade Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Good Luck and let us know what they said. I think I will stop in and chat with him, thanks for the idea :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad2trips Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 The ad always lists a minimum quantity per store on the ticketed items. However, depending on the size of your store, it may have more than that minimum. My BB is very small, but they always have the minimum advertised and generally much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustysky Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 The store should be pretty big, it took over our CC that went under and that was huge. I think if the ad is good enough I might have to try it out. I will miss the port a potty and DJ - lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happysunshine28 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Lucky you, I so want a Best Buy closer so I can shop there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimslade Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 You can rent your own Port-a-potty. I rent mine for around $100.00 for BF. The store should be pretty big, it took over our CC that went under and that was huge. I think if the ad is good enough I might have to try it out. I will miss the port a potty and DJ - lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klownicle Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I can tell you that a best buy opened up 5m from my house, and they handled there first black Friday very nicely. Didn't have any issues at all. So I wouldn't expect you to have any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batojefe Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Go to the old one! Hanging out with friends is better than saving time on the drive... especially if its cold or rainy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TazErase Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 If you're unsure, once it opens you can find and ask the manager. A little early recon never hurts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mursilis Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 You can rent your own Port-a-potty. I rent mine for around $100.00 for BF.Really?!? Wow. Mayor of Black Friday Tent City indeed! Do you really charge a buck per use like you said in another thread, or were you kidding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustysky Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 You can rent your own Port-a-potty. I rent mine for around $100.00 for BF.I want to know if you charge also? Can you even do that without some kind of license? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustysky Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 The store is opening this Saturday!! I will be looking for the manager :) Also first 20 people in line get a $20. GC .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimslade Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I do. I put up a sign that says "Buck a Dump" I want to know if you charge also? Can you even do that without some kind of license? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRucidation Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 The store is opening this Saturday!! I will be looking for the manager :)Also first 20 people in line get a $20. GC ....You live in Metairie as well I assume? I plan to go for the gift card and I'm trying to get some friends to go as well and sit in line with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustysky Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 You live in Metairie as well I assume? I plan to go for the gift card and I'm trying to get some friends to go as well and sit in line with me.No I live in Florida :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustysky Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 I do. I put up a sign that says "Buck a Dump"But do you need a license to do this - a vending license or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRucidation Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Ah, crazy then. We have a new BB opening in a Circuit City that never got to open its doors this week as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymacfla Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I have done BB for years now in the same town which happens to be 40-45 minutes away from home for me. I have always been in the first 50 and have gotten to know the people who show up year after year and we all "watch out" for each other. This year they opened a new BB 5 minutes from my house (not open yet - another week is the predicted open date) defiantly in time for BF. I am a little torn about being at the new one simply because of the friends we haven gotten to know. More importantly I am concerned because it is BRAND NEW will they run things nearly as smooth as the established BB's?? So what I want to know is if there is a certain protocol that all BB's follow, i.e. giving tickets etc or does each store do things there own way??You are in an extremely enviable position! Two years ago, a store opened up, and i was concerned about the handling of the event, so i skipped it and went to another. I found out later, that due to the closeness of the opening to Black Friday, that few people knew of it's existence! I went there the next year and found that all of my concerns(especially the porta-Johns) were taken care of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustysky Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Just an update - I am beyond upset. I sit here typing this on my laptop from a hospital room I came into the er yesterday with stomach pain and was admitted. Come to find out a previous hernia surgery has "gone bad" and I will be heading down to the operating room today at 2:00. With that being said I will not make it to the store opening and BF looks bleak (I actually cried about this, real tears and all!!). Everyone keeps telling me to worry about my health and that BF is no big deal but I know if anyone will understand ALL of you would truly understand. I know there is the online shopping but thats just not the same as camping out with my son. I am sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klownicle Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 (edited) Just an update - I am beyond upset. I sit here typing this on my laptop from a hospital room I came into the er yesterday with stomach pain and was admitted. Come to find out a previous hernia surgery has "gone bad" and I will be heading down to the operating room today at 2:00. With that being said I will not make it to the store opening and BF looks bleak (I actually cried about this, real tears and all!!). Everyone keeps telling me to worry about my health and that BF is no big deal but I know if anyone will understand ALL of you would truly understand. I know there is the online shopping but thats just not the same as camping out with my son. I am sad That sucks! Sorry to hear about your troubles. Some people don't understand how much fun things like this are come black friday, we understand your pain! You have PM. Edited November 12, 2009 by Klownicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahtbarg Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Just an update - I am beyond upset. I sit here typing this on my laptop from a hospital room I came into the er yesterday with stomach pain and was admitted. Come to find out a previous hernia surgery has "gone bad" and I will be heading down to the operating room today at 2:00. With that being said I will not make it to the store opening and BF looks bleak (I actually cried about this, real tears and all!!). Everyone keeps telling me to worry about my health and that BF is no big deal but I know if anyone will understand ALL of you would truly understand. I know there is the online shopping but thats just not the same as camping out with my son. I am sad Wow, that really sucks! I am so sorry. I will be at that Best Buy this Saturday for the Grand Opening. I totally understand how you are feeling. Get well soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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