MarkRaby Posted October 3, 2005 Posted October 3, 2005 For the past 2 years I've gone, we hit JC Penny first (just for the free snowglobe) and then go around the corner to Best Buy. -Mark-
jennirv4967 Posted October 3, 2005 Posted October 3, 2005 we hit staples...because its 2 mins from my house..and completely empty!! walk in and out
elena_398 Posted October 3, 2005 Posted October 3, 2005 Last year I was at Toys R Us first as my sister hit KB Toys for me (I just gave her my list). Usually though Im at Walmart. Mine is 24 hours so I go there super early and get all my price match stuff first, then drift around the area until the BF prices are in effect.
Angelseyes28 Posted October 3, 2005 Posted October 3, 2005 I normally do Walmart first but unless they have a really great sale this year I think I will try a new strategy. Not sure what that strategy is going to be though lol.
Steakgoddess Posted October 3, 2005 Posted October 3, 2005 Wal-Mart or Toys R Us, depens on who has the better toy deals.
kmbrly Posted October 3, 2005 Posted October 3, 2005 Depends on the time of the sale. In the past, we would hit Kmart for the 5am sale, be in and out just in time to go right down the street to Walmart to get in line for the 6am sale. Split up in there to get everything on the list and if we're lucky we would only be a few minutes late for the Target 7am sale. After Target, maybe hit Best Buy, Radio Shack, and office max. Then it's off to breakfast somewhere. The past 7 years I lived in Missouri (St Louis). Now that I've moved to Florida I'll have to do my homework on the locations of the stores, not just homework on the sales. lol BF shopping can be hard work.
RossMAN Posted October 3, 2005 Posted October 3, 2005 Staples because the lines don't wrap around the block and their rebates are easy to submit.
JazzMama Posted October 3, 2005 Posted October 3, 2005 We usually go to Walmart, then hit the stores in the mall (KB Toys, Sears, JC Penney). Then, go to Sonic for a quick breakfast. After that, we just hit whatever's left! However, this year we will have a Target to go to, so our schedule might change.
masilke Posted October 3, 2005 Posted October 3, 2005 PX ( Post Exchange ) first, they pricematch , no salestax and free gift cards. After that it is walmart , K-Mart etc
erh12275 Posted October 3, 2005 Posted October 3, 2005 Oh that's easy...Walmart has and always will be my first stop. And last year it was my only one...price matched everything else I wanted there.
fairydustcrissy Posted October 3, 2005 Posted October 3, 2005 @hoever opens first with the most deals! it usually works out that i end up at Kmart for a 5am opening, target for 6am, then the mall. i have done JCP 1st, but have NEVER gotten a snowglobe! NEVER! Maybe that will be my goal this year...
Mike Posted October 3, 2005 Posted October 3, 2005 The first stop is always the place where the have the item I want the most. To make sure I get it.
outnumbered Posted October 3, 2005 Posted October 3, 2005 Normally Toys R Us, because gifts for the kids are at the top of my list. Last year Sears was first though, for the gift card.
Mike Posted October 3, 2005 Posted October 3, 2005 Best Buy - almost alwaysHow early do you get there?
Kelvrick Posted October 3, 2005 Posted October 3, 2005 It used to be Best Buy because one of my friends used to live pretty close to one, and we had this whole tradition where a group of us would play games until about 2 am, then go stand in line and act like a bunch of idiots while freezing until it opened. That is, last year was the first year we deviated from Best Buy as well, the sales sucked. We went to Frys instead and are probably doing that this year as well.
brynnfromtheblock Posted October 3, 2005 Posted October 3, 2005 Used to be KB 'cause it opened at 5, not sure what it'll be now, depends on the ads
Guest Deals4Me Posted October 4, 2005 Posted October 4, 2005 Walmart was mine last year, in line at 3 Sent hubby to Sears to wait to get the $10 GCard THEN go to Kmart since its right next door to Walmart, walked in and out....
phins_jazy Posted October 4, 2005 Posted October 4, 2005 normally best buy and target. They're right across the street from each other so dh and i would talk on walkies all morning.
cronos Posted October 4, 2005 Posted October 4, 2005 used to be officemax, but starting from last year i went to staples first.
Guest Deals4Me Posted October 4, 2005 Posted October 4, 2005 so dh and i would talk on walkies all morning.OHH! Now theres a great idea! I'll have to get them out!
cronos Posted October 4, 2005 Posted October 4, 2005 OHH! Now theres a great idea! I'll have to get them out!you should :) i've noticed more and more people are using them on black friday. i'm always by myself so it doesn't apply to me.
laceymb Posted October 4, 2005 Posted October 4, 2005 depends on the year...i prioritize by opening time, $ saved and of course how much I want it!
Gator Pam Posted October 4, 2005 Posted October 4, 2005 Oh that's easy...Walmart has and always will be my first stop. And last year it was my only one...price matched everything else I wanted there.Ditto! This is exactly what I do.
SueInCali Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 We live 15 or so miles from BB, Sears and Staples. The Target and Wally World are 20 miles the other way. Decisions, decisions. We have an Ace hardware and Radio Shack in town, so usually I hit those first, unless there is something I need at the big stores.
jaclainb Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 I usually hit Walmart first and then over to Sear's.
hhockman Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Mine used to be The Disney Store until they stopped doing the beanie thing. I always manage to get a snowglobe or two from JC Penney, but it's not usually the first store I hit. This year I guess it will depend on the deals and what I still need by then....guess I didn't really answer the question, did I?
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