MarkRaby Posted October 8, 2005 Posted October 8, 2005 Christmas shopping is usually my main objective of BF, but no matter how much I get, I always continue to buy more presents right up until the week before Christmas. So by the time December 25 actually rolls around, my BF purchases only make up maybe 40% of my total number of gifts. How about everyone else?
fairydustcrissy Posted October 8, 2005 Posted October 8, 2005 BF is when I try to FINISH my shopping. Usually about 50%
starshine Posted October 8, 2005 Posted October 8, 2005 This year I am 99.9% done already I just have a few key things to get.
outnumbered Posted October 8, 2005 Posted October 8, 2005 Ideally I'd do all my Christmas shopping on BF, but I don't tend to have enough money for that. Plus sometimes there simply aren't deals for things various family members would want. But I do as much as I can. Well over half, that's for sure.
mrn8 Posted October 8, 2005 Posted October 8, 2005 I already have a few things, but I have an idea that about 30-40% of my shopping will get done with BF sales.
MarkRaby Posted October 8, 2005 Author Posted October 8, 2005 Wow. Some of you guys are unbelievably speedy with your Christmas shopping! -Mark-
outnumbered Posted October 8, 2005 Posted October 8, 2005 Wow. Some of you guys are unbelievably speedy with your Christmas shopping! -Mark-I would be, too, if I wasn't deluged with birthdays in the months before Christmas LOL.
Tracy72 Posted October 8, 2005 Posted October 8, 2005 I get the rest of mine done that day....I do all hubbys that day since he is not with me....I have already got like 10 gifts already stored away...lol
RossMAN Posted October 8, 2005 Posted October 8, 2005 About 50% for the "loss leaders" on BF morning. The remaining 50% I like to take my time, in other words Christmas Eve
Gator Pam Posted October 9, 2005 Posted October 9, 2005 I start shopping the clearance sales after the holidays for the next year. But, tastes can change over a year, so 50% - 75% of my shopping still tends to get done on BF.
elena_398 Posted October 9, 2005 Posted October 9, 2005 The only thing I really don't finish on BF is stocking stuffers.
Steakgoddess Posted October 10, 2005 Posted October 10, 2005 I would say about 25% off my shopping is done on Black Friday. I shop all year and just get the few great deals on BF.
AuntJamelle Posted October 10, 2005 Posted October 10, 2005 I am planning on getting about 30% to 40% of my Christmas shoppping completed on BF this year. I already have about 50% done right now. That way I will only have minimal shopping left to accomplish during the early weeks of December. That's the plan anyway - we'll see what reality (and my paychecks) brings...
decafmom Posted October 10, 2005 Posted October 10, 2005 I enjoy doing almost all of my Christmas shopping on BF. It is my mission to be 90% started and finished on that day!
amymisha Posted October 11, 2005 Posted October 11, 2005 I am almost done with my Christmas shopping this year! Thank goodness. But my daughter is a funny age, where I don't dare buy stuff too early for her, as she may not like it in 2 months (she's hitting her tweens). So I'll probably get her a little something special this year. usually I just get deals for me though! Heh heh.
buckwheat_jegc Posted October 11, 2005 Posted October 11, 2005 I do about 95% of my shopping on Black Friday, thanks to getting the ads several weeks before the event so that I can know what to get who. I have started some shopping already and I know that I will still do a little shopping the week before, because that's when the BX usually has major markdowns and lots of indoor specials. :
kerianking Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 I do 99% of the shopping on BF. It saves sooo much money!
vonnyb Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 I usually get about 50% of my shopping done on BF. I then shop up until a couple days before christmas. I just love being in the hussle and bussle of Christmas shopping
copados1993 Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 I wish I could get it all done then!!!!!!!!!! It's hard for me to figure out certain people!!!!!!
ajburlingame Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 I'd say 50-75% of my shopping is done on BF. Unfortunately only about 5% is done before BF and the remaining is done between BF and the weekend before Christmas. I usually run out of money on BF and have to budget the rest on the gifts in within the next few weeks after.
Kandy Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 I'd say about 50% of my shopping is done on BF. I have several coupons right now for Bath and Body works I may head ther this weekend since they are only good for the next week or so.
SuperMommy Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 I would love to get it all done that day. However, past president has shown that I usually get a little less than half done that day.
sbhiggins Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 BF is great for the guys in the family (and me too, I love technology and gadgets!!) but for the other women, it usually takes more time and trips to specialty stores (or internet shopping). My mom, grandmas and sister aren't really interested in video games, etc.
erh12275 Posted November 3, 2005 Posted November 3, 2005 I do about 95%..and the rest throug pre and post sales.
ebony0421 Posted November 3, 2005 Posted November 3, 2005 I get about half of it done on bf, but this year I am so far behind.
peachysquirt21 Posted November 3, 2005 Posted November 3, 2005 I try to get as much of my shopping done that day as I can. All depends on what they have on sale & who I have to buy for. As the years are passing it is getting fewer & fewer I have to buy for so dont have to worry too too much on what to get.
Candy Posted November 3, 2005 Posted November 3, 2005 I am really done with Christmas shopping basically.....I use bf for those great deals and unexpected gifts......of course..somethings like...gamboy sp for $48..Ill buy it if I can reach it..lol. I have one on layaway for my 7 yr old because her sisters already have one....so Ill trade out if I'm lucky enought o get one that cheap on BF
ryka Posted November 3, 2005 Posted November 3, 2005 I only have like 5 things already for Christmas. I get about half of my shopping done on BF. And it never fails I am out on Christmas eve buying that one last present for somebody I forgot about. I guess that is a tradition with me.
niclar Posted November 3, 2005 Posted November 3, 2005 Im basically done with everything on BF...after that i just run to the stores for the atmosphere and stocking stuffers.
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