
Official One-and-Only "What I Got" / "My Experience" Thread
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Posted Nov 27, 2010 - 8:26 pm
#212
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Posted Nov 27, 2010 - 9:10 pm
I also do not understand why a store would allow someone to buy every last game or 3 televisions or all the laptops.
I don't understand it either. It's not fair to anyone, and you know that someone that is buying up 15 laptops (as I read in one thread here that someone say someone else do that), they aren't buying them for themselves, but most likely to resell them for profit.
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Posted Nov 27, 2010 - 9:13 pm


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Posted Nov 27, 2010 - 9:45 pm
19 inch TV
32 inch emerson TV
blue ray player
Nintendo ds lite
and got a 24 inch TV for 149.00 shipped using prime from Amazon
so I think I did pretty good and I didn't have to stand outside freezing.
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Posted Nov 28, 2010 - 4:50 am
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Posted Nov 28, 2010 - 10:39 am
After driving all across town to find some place that was open, served coffee, and had free Wifi I could use to look up when Gamestop was opening (Because I wanted to get that PS3 bundle they had, and knew it'd be easier than fighting the crowd at Wal-Mart), eventually settling with heading back to my house and doing all this. Once I knew they where opening at 5AM, I proceeded to wait it out at home; since I didn't feel like standing out in the cold for over 3 hours, because my jacket wasn't very warm (It's good because it's really easy to move in, but bad because it's way too thin) and my warmest pair of jeans just wasn't enough. At 4AM, I proceeded to head over to Gamestop, to make sure I get a parking spot before it got packed with people going to Wal-Mart (The two stores share a parking lot) and begin to wait outside for an hour; joining a small group of about 4 people who where already waiting. To pass the time, we talked about the crazy things we had seen earlier in the morning; one lady mentioning she was at a Wal-Mart in a bigger city earlier in the morning, where she saw a fight break out over a $2 towel, of all things.
As we waited in the cold, we also discussed what we where there to get; which thankfully, everybody out there at the moment where after completely different things, which meant no competition. Just 5 minutes until they opened (The group of people waiting having grown to about 20 people), the store manager came outside to explain how the sale was setup, any special offers not listed in the printed ad, and letting us know what the ground rules are, to ensure a much safer shopping experience than a certain store on the other side of the parking lot. After 5 more minutes, we where let inside; a kind employee greeting us and asking if we where after any of the system bundled they had on sale, so they could pull it from the back and have it waiting on the back counter while we looked around (Which is something else that impressed me; the manager really thought this one through). They also had both registers running to keep the line moving quickly, so the wait wasn't long at all. I was out of there in less than 30 minutes, with what I came for in hand; which felt pretty good, after how many times I left Wal-Mart empty-handed because of a number of reasons over the past 7 years I've gone to these sales.
All in all, it was a good morning; it being brought to a satisfying end when I finally got to get some much-needed sleep, after being up for nearly 24 hours straight (My cat decided I needed to get up at 6AM on Thanksgiving, and I didn't get a chance to take a nap that afternoon before going to meet up with my sister).
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Posted Nov 28, 2010 - 12:13 pm
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Posted Nov 28, 2010 - 8:51 pm
Went back home to sleep for an hour or so and got to Target around 3:30am. We have been getting there 30 minutes before opening for the last 3 years and have always been not very far back. This year was a different story, we were all the way back to the corner of store. By the time T opened the line curved and went all the way to the back of the Target store. DH went for 2 sets of the Big Bang Theory Seasons 1-3 and I went back to Electonics and got the garmin (thank everyone for the tip on the $30 cpn) and the Ipod 8gb for DS. Found the Lord of the Rings Trilogy for $7.99, Nerf dart gun, fleece pj bottoms and bedsheets. Check lines were a breeze ~ went through 3 times for the $10 gift card. Used a 5% off certificate and our Target CC for another 5% off. Left very happy!
We then headed of to Kmart for DS Darth Vader clock, TRU for PS3 controller and the off to Sams Club for breakfast before going back home to sleep. Later that day DH went to Old Navy for some jeans for our DS.
Overall had a good day!
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Posted Nov 29, 2010 - 6:09 am
I got the $39 bike for dh, 2 sets of $4 pjs, a $5 sleep shirt for dh, and a sweater for me (can't remember how much). I checked out the movies but nothing screamed buy me. There was a line camped around the store and I thought it would take forever, but then I went to the other side of the store and was 3rd in line in a 20 items or less. So, the whole trip took me about 40 mins.
Then I went to Target and was about 30 people back. I was waiting on one item...there were people lined up at the cars who looked like they were waiting their chance to jump line, but Target security was out in force and blocked them from being able to do it. After waiting in line for 3 hours, I made a beeline for the movies looking for the Ultimate Edition Harry Potter Year 3 and I couldn't find any! Not that people had grabbed them, just that they weren't part of the display. I asked an employee and he told me to check the regular shelves. I did that and couldn't find them there either. Needless to say, I am a bit miffed at this point as I haven't slept in 24 hours and I still had to make a 400 mile trip later that day! I found that same employee and told him there were none on the shelf and he kindly looked it up. Turns out, they had pulled them ALL to the stock room. He promptly went to get me one. Don't advertise it if you aren't going to put them out!!
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Posted Nov 29, 2010 - 6:45 am

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Posted Nov 29, 2010 - 7:35 am
I just do not understand all of this violence for video games and dvd's. It disturbs me on so many levels.
I also do not understand why a store would allow someone to buy every last game or 3 televisions or all the laptops. I know people have different opinions on buying limits, but if having a limit in place can help to make the entire experience less stressful and quite frankly, safer then they should impose limits. Especially when they only get 4 of each game or three laptops total. I think limits would make it easier on the employees as well.
These stores need to be held responsible for the environments they create. They create the chaos, they create the unsafe conditions. Yes, people need to be held responsible for their actions and the stores need to also.
You are 100% correct!
The problem is, people will always find a way to get around set rules. The family in front of me with 5 people will just bring 2 tents next time and act like they do not know each other to get around any limits set.
It really is sad and the violence is hard to watch.
The police were called twice before 1:00 am at our best buy for line cutting.
I truly hope no one was in REAL need for law enforcement at that time.
So as much as I would like to see some rules in place, I know human nature, and people who are not nice will remain just that, rules or not

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Posted Nov 29, 2010 - 11:56 am
- Got the last X360, 2nd to last Mario Galaxy 2, & Need 4 Speed: Hot Pursuit, DVDs and a few other items
- In line for about 20-30 minutes
- time in store: 50 minutes
2. Sports Authority - didn't get a gift card, so I left
- time in store 30 seconds
3. Home Depot at about 5:15am
- Got the last Dremel 4000, Cantilever organizer, and 4 poinsettia
- time in store: 20 minutes
4. Didn't go to Best Buy
5. Kmart
- a big strike out, (still have a $30 gaming coupon that I need to use on Madden 11 or an X360 Silver controller before 1/1/11)
- time in store 30 minutes and I didn't get anything
6. Walmart
- Got the last NBA 2k11, it was behind other games, All 3 Bourne Movies (they had to price match 2 of them), Robin Hood, Rope light and a few other items.
- time in store 45 minutes
After breakfast (When out with the wife):
Costco - free Cookbook, pictures and stamps
Kohl's - Various odds and ends, not very successful, some of the stuff was more expensive then we thought
Mall - JC Penny, Old Navy - various wife things
3pm done, went home to chill
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Posted Nov 29, 2010 - 1:59 pm
Ok so far I think my BEST Black Friday buy was Big Lots had Zhu Zhu hamsters and playsets for $5. Took the paper to Walmart and bought the most expensive playset for $5!! I about freaked when the girl just rung it up like it didn't even matter!! I said THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!My daughter will love me more now
DOH! Why didn't I think of that? I left Walmart, backtracked to an actual Big Lots store for the Zhu Zhu set, then went back past Walmart on my way to my next stop. If I pm'd the playset at WM I might have made it to Kmart in time for the Blue Tooth headset I wanted! I would have saved time, anyways. Again, DOH!
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Posted Dec 1, 2010 - 7:49 am

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Posted Dec 1, 2010 - 10:02 am
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Posted Dec 1, 2010 - 6:59 pm
I just got back from vacation now! So here is my Black Friday story
First I must say I forgot how crazy it is shopping in NY. I have been spoiled the last few years in Fl where the lines are nothing compared to what they were in NY.
First stop we went to was TRU express at 10pm. I was really upset because I called ahead of time and they said they had most of the Black Friday items but they had practically NOTHING there. Luckily one of my other friends were at tru and got everything on my list for me.
Then my bff and I did the outlets....lines were INSANE but great deals
Went to VS, BBW, Disney store, Childrens Place, Old Navy, Justice, and a few other stores...got sooo many gifts at great prices. Would have picked up more but lines were insane!
Went to Kmart afterwards and got almost everything on my list. Was psyched to get almost all the barbie dvds for 3.99. i have had them all at one time or another but my girls have scratched most of them from watching them so much. I also scored there on a pair of gold dora earrings for my dd for 16.00!!
My other friend hit up Walmart for me n got all the dvds I wanted but unfortunatley by the time she hit Target most of the things I wanted were gone!
Started at 9pm got home at 7am...Best score was my Vampire Diaries dvd set for 12.99 almost lost my mind when my friend told me they were all sold out at Target but they were price matched at 730 am on Amazon so I waited up the half hour got the #1 thing on my list then crashed!!
Black Friday was a success for me...I def cant wait till next year though to be back home shopping in my regular stores and routine =)
"Insane", "crazy", "lost my mind"-are you a therapist?

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Posted Dec 1, 2010 - 7:32 pm
I just got back from vacation now! So here is my Black Friday story
First I must say I forgot how crazy it is shopping in NY. I have been spoiled the last few years in Fl where the lines are nothing compared to what they were in NY.
First stop we went to was TRU express at 10pm. I was really upset because I called ahead of time and they said they had most of the Black Friday items but they had practically NOTHING there. Luckily one of my other friends were at tru and got everything on my list for me.
Then my bff and I did the outlets....lines were INSANE but great deals
Went to VS, BBW, Disney store, Childrens Place, Old Navy, Justice, and a few other stores...got sooo many gifts at great prices. Would have picked up more but lines were insane!
Went to Kmart afterwards and got almost everything on my list. Was psyched to get almost all the barbie dvds for 3.99. i have had them all at one time or another but my girls have scratched most of them from watching them so much. I also scored there on a pair of gold dora earrings for my dd for 16.00!!
My other friend hit up Walmart for me n got all the dvds I wanted but unfortunatley by the time she hit Target most of the things I wanted were gone!
Started at 9pm got home at 7am...Best score was my Vampire Diaries dvd set for 12.99 almost lost my mind when my friend told me they were all sold out at Target but they were price matched at 730 am on Amazon so I waited up the half hour got the #1 thing on my list then crashed!!
Black Friday was a success for me...I def cant wait till next year though to be back home shopping in my regular stores and routine =)
Sounds great and successful!
Did you have a good time at the wedding?
"The years run too short and the days too fast."~Time Passages (Al Stewart)
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Posted Dec 1, 2010 - 7:59 pm
Sounds great and successful!
Did you have a good time at the wedding?
Wedding was amazing..Thanks =)

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Posted Dec 1, 2010 - 8:00 pm
"Insane", "crazy", "lost my mind"-are you a therapist?
:)
No, not a therapist..A teacher actually!

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Posted Dec 1, 2010 - 9:23 pm
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Posted Dec 3, 2010 - 7:18 pm
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Posted Dec 3, 2010 - 8:08 pm
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Posted Dec 7, 2010 - 4:08 am
It happened it us once and I was not happy with Best buy. I think it was in 2004. I think they get so many new employees some just started the week before and dont know the rules is my guys but still not exceptableI don't understand it either. It's not fair to anyone, and you know that someone that is buying up 15 laptops (as I read in one thread here that someone say someone else do that), they aren't buying them for themselves, but most likely to resell them for profit.


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Posted Dec 11, 2010 - 9:42 am
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