me2 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I've tried using a cart on Black Friday, but particularly in places like Walmart or Target it's impossible. I think I'm going to suck it up and go to Walmart, and I can't imagine I'll be able to maneuver a cart through that store. So how do you carry things? Just pile it on and try to balance? I've done that, and it's not that easy! I wish I had a big mesh bag like they have in IKEA to just toss things in and roar through the store. Anyone have a great strategy to solve this problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laniebean Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 the last few years my husband and I have started going together ... I found if I parked him some where he was happy near the cheep movies so he cound dig though them at his leasure..he would have a cart. I would then be able to move around the store and get what I want when my hands were full I would stop and drop stuff off... I also never carry my purse a few years ago I bought a small camera case with a loop I hook it to my belt loop with a carabeaner.. and carry a small amount of cash in my pocket for the salvation amry buckets or what ever else I may need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjncmj Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I do the same, but with my mom. I park her with a cart somewhere, usually between clothes racks, and I run around and drop off when need be. Except for last year. I was there at midnight night and leisurely strolled the store with my cart for THREE hours, before lining up for two more hours. Most people came into the store between 4-5am not realizing the store was open 24 hours that time. I really think it spoiled me, because now I'm really dreading fighting the crowds. Whereas in previous years I never realized it could be any other way. With doors opening at midnight, I'm sure I'll be back to parking someone with a cart while I run all over hell and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jovifan4life Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I go with 4 other ladies and one of us usually has a cart and the others pile stuff in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbeck96 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I have always used a cart. But me and my best friend usually take turns holding the cart, depending on how much stuff we are getting. Our biggest is usually Walmart, but this year I think it may be Target. She has always taken at least one of her kids also, so we had to have a cart. Our Walmart is busy, but it is no where near as bad as some of you have talked about. The main thing I am worried about it where everything will be and how they will fit anymore items in our store..lol. They remodeled about 4 months ago and I still can't find anything! Everything is also more crowded than ever. So this will be an interesting year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolannec Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 We always have a cart, but DH or I take turns running off to grab something while the other one stands with with the cart. Usually it's him to get it- because I WILL get sidetrack. So if I forget something, I tell him when he gets back and he runs right back out there. He doesn't mind. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delphernina Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 You know, this might be the year to take some of those reusable shopping bags along. Obviously it won't work for the big things - but it would sure help if all you have are dvd's and game type things. I have a couple of walmart bags I think I will take them with me to at least walmart this year. I hate getting stuck in cart gridlock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_parks Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 We do the same my mom usually has a cart and she goes around looking and I run and grab what I need and dump in the cart. Only thing that stinks is when I can't find her and my arms are piled high with everything I found. This year we are taking walkie talkies though! It is usually a hassel to dig out my cell phone and call her and HOPE that she hears it and answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishWife Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 No cart this year, I am bringing a big mesh bag, much like the ikea ones mentioned! Menards... I think may require a cart. quite possibly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffkin79 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I've never tried it before, but this year I plan to bring along a reusable shopping bag. My Walmart bag has a pretty long strap that will fit nicely over my shoulder. Since I am going mostly for movies, games and other small things this seems to be the way to go. My only concern is security - they won't have a problem with us carrying items in a open-top bag, right? I think I may need a cart at WM - I might be picking up a bicycle. I'll just have to see how it goes and how crowed it is. I plan on showing up at an off time, so hopefully it won't be too bad. I got to WM around 8:00 last year and had no problems at all. I Strolled the store with my cart and there were cashiers waiting at the end of their registers for customers to check out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickle831 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 We've done both strategies. Had a family member stashed with a cart and last year we had the resuable shopping bags. This year at Cracker Barrel my mom found the reusable bags but they are 3x the size as the grocery store one and they are Christmas themed. So that is what we are using this year. We also got matching tshirts with a pile of presents on it and the wording Black Friday is not for sissies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coleman4905 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 one of us have the cart and the others run,..we have a team of 3-4 people and we use our cell phones to get in touch with each other. Its so funny to watch everyone run,..i love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaInNC Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 IKEA has the best shopping bag around - and it's cheap and HUGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim05 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I've never tried it before, but this year I plan to bring along a reusable shopping bag. My Walmart bag has a pretty long strap that will fit nicely over my shoulder. Since I am going mostly for movies, games and other small things this seems to be the way to go. My only concern is security - they won't have a problem with us carrying items in a open-top bag, right? There should really be no problem - security wise - since many people use those types of bags on non-BF days. Also last year, Target gave away reusable bags (they were a bit flimsy and had a pointed bottem instead of flat) to people in waiting in line. I think I will be using a reusable bag for Walmart and possibly Target since I am going after smaller things like DVDs and Blu-Rays. At Target I think I'm also going for the movies, sonic toothbrush, 600 thread sheets and the Sony Blu-Ray and hopefully between my bag and hands (and sister) we wouldn't need a cart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bclvr61889 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 My shopping buddy and I bought those folding wheeled shopping carts for our BF shopping this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellybean051901 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 We go in a group and have one or two carts. Usually half hold the carts and half do the running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbwolfer Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I usually have to much stuff to go without a cart. I always have someone else with me so one of us stays parked somewhere with the cart while the other does the item running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBsDarling Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I am one of the hubby w/ a cart people but am debating taking a reusable as well...will be able to go longer between dump offs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelseyes28 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 We also got matching tshirts with a pile of presents on it and the wording Black Friday is not for sissies! I LOVE that!!!!!! Where did you find the shirts?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaInNC Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 The only problem with the cart is that if you turn your back for one second - your cart will be GONE! That happened to my mom one year - she was PO'd as she had some great items in it. So much for spreading the holiday love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdiggity Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I've been thinking about this too. I usually get a cart and slowly but surely make my way throughout the store. If I need to ditch it momentarily in an empty aisle, I do. BUT, with Wally opening all night this year, I think my store might be too nuts to have a cart. lol And if someone even tries to steal it, there's gonna be trouble. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turner1997 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 The worst around here is TRU. Last year I went with 4 friends, so we all talked about what we were looking for while we stood in line to get in to TRU. Just before we were let in, we grabbed a cart from someone who had just come out. One friend took the cart and immediately got in line to check out while the rest of us shopped and brought things to the cart. Since we all knew what each other were looking for we could grab things for each other while we were trying to manuever through the store. We took turns standing in line with the cart and by the time we were all done we were at the front of the checkout line. Worked like a charm! Unfortunately, I could not get any of them to go to any of the other stores with me... I like the idea of taking some reuseable bags for the stores where I am just looking for little items. I will definitely do that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkrbel Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I don't think I've ever needed a cart for BF except for one time at CompUsa when I bought a whole bunch of dvd binders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennG Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 My target last year told me I could NOT use mesh bags. They said it was shoplifting. Just an FYI.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickle831 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I LOVE that!!!!!! Where did you find the shirts?! My mom ordered them from Vista Print, so she was able to have it say what she wanted, and I think they had the picture on the site to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim05 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 My target last year told me I could NOT use mesh bags. They said it was shoplifting. Just an FYI.. Wow that is very interesting! I think I still might try it. Our Target is in a smaller town and they only see me in there once (or twice:yup:) a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim05 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I LOVE that!!!!!! Where did you find the shirts?! Also try cafe press, I went through them a few years ago for shirts, also have used them to make custom shirts for our dad since he is hard to buy for. He loves the shirts and always wears them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickle831 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 My target last year told me I could NOT use mesh bags. They said it was shoplifting. Just an FYI.. It's only shoplifting if you try and leave the store with unpaid merchandise, however I can see them asking ppl to not use them to head off anyone who might be thinking they can get away with walking out w/o paying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBsDarling Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 doesnt target sell the reusable bags?!!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tskitty Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I bring a big trash bag and put my merchandise in it -- the store doesn't care as long as you pay for it all. There would be no way to maneuver with a cart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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