Ruatha24 Posted October 15, 2005 Posted October 15, 2005 I've been doing Black Friday with my mom for about ten years now (I'm 25) and I know it's crazy and chaotic, but I personally find this day lots of fun!! Now, I know a lot of people (including my past boyfriends) think I'm nuts to get up at 4 a.m., go out into the cold, snowy morning (here in Mich) just to stand in line with a bunch of other crazy people for one or two items. But you know, as you read these other threads, I think I most dedicated people have a good time. I get to bond with my mom, and sometimes you meet some fantastic other people. Yes, it's very busy, my foot has been ran over three times (once left bleeding) someone dropped a 19" tv on my hand as I was picking something up, I've been slammed in the back with a shopping cart more times than I can count... but I don't care. It's still fun to me and makes me happy to get some good deals. I personally enjoy the chaos and the noise and the multitudes of people. Granted... I've never WORKED a Black Friday, but as a shopper, it's fun. I always make sure to compliment the cashier or sales staff and say thank you, even if I have to stop them, slow them down and say it. Sometimes, that's all they need to hear to make them smile. I do work in the bakery of Meijer and I know how mean people in a hurry can be if your out of their favorite item, so I try to say thanks. ONe year, one electronic sales guy was so surprised, he gave me a Disney DVD that was one sale that they had been out of. He said someone had left it at the registers and it had been brought back and they were simply too busy to put it out. He was a nice guy :) If anyone gives me great service, I make to get their name, their specific department and then I write or call (the next day of course, when it's not busy) to tell the manager. Anyways, I'm looking forward to Black Friday, and even though I'm too broke to buy hardly anything, I'm still going to get up at 4 a.m. and enjoy the day!
Tracy72 Posted October 15, 2005 Posted October 15, 2005 yes..I love the hype I get...lol....love the rusht o get my way thru the crazy herd of people....lol.
genoandkiddo Posted October 15, 2005 Posted October 15, 2005 I absolutely love BF. Not only do I go shopping, but around five o'clock our town has pictures with santa, a parade of lights and you get free hot chocolate or cider and cookies. Plus you can go around to all the businesses and put your name in for free stuff. The whole day from dawn until dusk is totally awesome. I can't wait.
decafmom Posted October 15, 2005 Posted October 15, 2005 Yes, I love it and think it's tons of fun! Even if there isn't anything I just "have" to have, I still go out and stand in line.
Guest DigDoug Posted October 15, 2005 Posted October 15, 2005 I would NEVER want to work on a Black Friday, but I do enjoy shopping on the day and the start of the Christmas season.
boudmel Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 I use the hate BF when I worked at a clothing store in the mall. Now I am a SAHM I love BF:D
RossMAN Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 It's a combination of fun, exciting and chaotic all at the same time.
rldelo Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 Wow, I don't know that I'd still be enthusiastic after getting bumped around so much! I don't think I've encountered much shoving, people have been pretty civil. But it's nice to hear that you can still enjoy yourself!
Gporter34 Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 I love it!!! It's the one day of the year that I can just shop and feel great about it because I am getting good deals. I think it is the thrill of the hunt also. Knowing something is hard to get and getting it just thrills me.
Rebirth Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 Yeah, it's fun. It's one of the only days that alot of people get to shop since they're open early. Now the people who work retail are the ones who aren'r having fun, especially the ones who close on that day.
DealFreak05 Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 I usually don't get into it until I actually get into the store. Probably because I don't wake up that early any day except BF.
mjmcca Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 I love BF. I love it even when i dont get to shop...Yum leftover Turkey Sandwiches!
orangedaisy Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 Yep, I'm all for the hype, before and during! I love rifling through newspaper ads with my husband after Thanksgiving dinner, making a list and a shopping plan. You only live once, so why the heck not?
minnie1156 Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 My daughter and I talk about black friday all year We really look forward to it. Even if we don't really need to buy anything We go out for fun. We always go to Penneys to get the Christmas Mini Mickey Mouse Snow GLobes
AuntJamelle Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 I totally enjoy BF! I may get hectic sometimes but theres just something about it! I love shopping anyway - but BF is the mother of all shopping days to me. I find it exciting! And I love the satisfaction of coming home with great deals to crow over!
JazzMama Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 I love this day! I know that most people think I'm insane for getting up this early since I have the day off, but it's just my official start of the holiday season. Since I have most of my shopping done, I only go out for the really good deals and stocking stuffers. But, I love the hustle and bustle. I always make sure to smile and let the store employees know they are appreciated.
Grants Dad Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 I absolutely love BF. Not only do I go shopping, but around five o'clock our town has pictures with santa, a parade of lights and you get free hot chocolate or cider and cookies. Plus you can go around to all the businesses and put your name in for free stuff. The whole day from dawn until dusk is totally awesome. I can't wait.Hey genoandkiddo, where you at? - this sounds like a great deal, but we don't have anything like that here in Fargo/Moorhead
elena_398 Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 If you love BF, then this is the forum for you! I think I can speak for us all and say we all love BF and look forward to the deals too! Welcome to the forum and hope you stay awhile
beckielg71 Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 I love Black Friday!!!! My Kids and I go every year. My three boys aren't real thrilled about it but we always go out to breakfast after we hit Wal-mart before we go to the next store so they go for the food but my daughter and I love it. Thanksgiving night we sit down with our ad's and plan our stragey. My husband said we could lead troops into battle with the way we plan for it. After we finally get home an unload the tons of bags my daughter and I spread everything all over the living room and start wrapping. I love the tradition my daughter and I have together I hope we do this for many years to come.
gisellerol Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 i have been doing it for the past 5 years with one of my friends and i try and buy everything on this day i have 3 kids so that is not easy but i love the hustle and bustle of being in line and rushing through those doors.
peachysquirt21 Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 I enjoy it for the most part but I do have those moments where I get very annoyed. I go every year tho so I guess I dont mind it too much. LOL I love to shop so this day is perfect for me.
tbarry1974 Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 I Love this day!!! It's the only day getting up at the crack of dawn is fun. Grabbing a large cappucino and heading out, listening to Christmas music on the way, it's great! I go with my three sisters-in-law, we do the shopping, then go have a great breakfast and talk about our buys and experiences. It's more than just shopping it's a GIRL THING.
firtbird Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 YEP! Some of the best entertainment in town.
floridasun5 Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 I have a love/hate relationship with black friday LOL I love being able to get the deals, butI always worry about not getting something that I want due to rude people like those butting in line, crashing the door, people taking more than they should, etc. Luckily Ive always gotten what I want at my 2 BF's the last 2 years at Best Buy, but it was close there last year. While I do get excited about getting good deals, I would be EXTREMELY upset if I spent hours upon hours waiting in line for something only to find out that whether it be other customers faults or the stores fault that I didnt get what I was waiting for.
motoXmom Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 If I got up at 4am there would be no way I'd make it to any store on time. Took a shower at Midnight to help wake me up and I was waiting at Kohls doors at 1:30 last year. I never went to sleep.
disneyaholicraquel Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 I just love it...it marks the begining of the Christmas season!
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