floridasun5 Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 Ive been sitting here considering whether I want to brave Walmart on Black Friday for their $398 laptop vs. the one at Dell for the same price, but I have to pay shipping. I have braved Best Buy the last few years for their laptops and other stuff and they arent so bad as they hand out the "coupons" in line for what people want so there is no fighting, grabbing, etc. going on once the doors open or Walmart unveils the pallets. Im assuming that Walmart doesnt hand out these coupons for any kind of order like Best Buy does. So anyone that has been to Best Buy and Walmart, can you compare the two? Is Walmart much crazier than Best Buy? I got to Best Buy last year at 2:30am and was about 30th in line. How does Walmart compare with the times that most people get there vs. how many computers they actually have in stock? I have always actually been impressed with the way Best Buy handles their sales, but I doubt that Best Buy is going to have the same deals on laptops that Walmart does. Thanks for any info!
Tessangel Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 Hmm I have never bought those items before so I am not 100% sure what they do but I have never seen at walmart a mob for the computers they always have left overs after BF. I would think for the price that the Laptops are going to be that they will have plenty! I don't think they are in pallets though. I think they will be in the electronics register area. they can't just have them in the midle of the store. I think you will have to purchase them in that department. I have never been to Best Buy on BF but if they hand out coupons that sounds like a good place to go too. I think it depends on the deals!
Jenniferharrison82 Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 I agree that they always have leftover computers at my walmart...but with laptops I am not too sure..I am debating on trying to get one myself.
vinit2cool Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 best buy is a pain here in south carolina, the line is over 4 hours! i am going to be at walmart first thing in the morning then i will hit BB and CC. Does anyone think that BB or CC will have $400 laptops too? i think they will have them to compete with Wal Mart
Guest all2tired Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 Last year our Walmart handed out coupons
Gporter34 Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 Well, since my mom just has to have one, we are taking two of my kids to help out. Especially with the laptop. I will focus on it and camera while they help mom get everything else.lol
Kandy Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 I would hit the walmart supercenter early scope it out (if you have a supercenter) find out about how many they have.. if thats what you want... and the supply is limited ( AS i know SC get more than the Reg stores) and then wait in electronics for that item.
gigit65 Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 we now have to go to the back of the store and get in line for the biggy stuff. someone in the back room hands out the stuff you ask for, no pallets.
TheDude Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 Quick tips for retailers with coupon system: People throw then away all the time. Last year I got there(BestB) at 9 am, no need to say no coupons are left. I had a crazy idea of walking around the area where the line was earlier. I actually found a lot of coupons laying around on the ground, I use the ones that I want and gave the rest to other people. I love the reaction. "Where did you get this?" "Someone tried to sold me his for $10!" They were laying on the ground.
happysunshine28 Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 Quick tips for retailers with coupon system: People throw then away all the time. Last year I got there(BestB) at 9 am, no need to say no coupons are left. I had a crazy idea of walking around the area where the line was earlier. I actually found a lot of coupons laying around on the ground, I use the ones that I want and gave the rest to other people. I love the reaction. "Where did you get this?" "Someone tried to sold me his for $10!" They were laying on the ground. Someone was selling them, shame, shame, shame.
elena_398 Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 Usually with items such as that, they form a line. They have never had coupons for big ticket items. Just have to get in line as soon as they let you know where to start lining up at
vonnyb Posted October 26, 2005 Posted October 26, 2005 My mom just has to have a lapto so we are going to brave walmart to get one for her.
v3r71g0 Posted October 26, 2005 Posted October 26, 2005 The laptop the walmart has will be a peice of junk. Its a HP with parts from china so that walmart can sell it cheap. It will fry in about a month. Happened to a friend of mine.
Vancouverite Posted November 8, 2005 Posted November 8, 2005 If it fries with a month it will still be under warranty. All the laptops these days are made in China, Taiwan, or Singapore anyway. Can you show me any brands that aren't? I have an HP laptop that I purchased from Best Buy two years ago with similar spec, and it works great! I paid $1,100.00 and it was made in China.
RossMAN Posted November 8, 2005 Posted November 8, 2005 I personally would not, there are better laptops which frequently sell for $399 - $499 without the BF hassle. If you do "brave the elements" make sure to get in line EARLY Midnight would be good. These laptops will probably sell out within 10 minutes.
missyjane Posted November 8, 2005 Posted November 8, 2005 My Walmart has a brochure with the laptop in it, actually there are two different laptops. One of the has the same model number as the one in the BF ad, wouldn't that lead you to believe that it is something they will have plenty of and be carrying for awhile?
buckwheat_jegc Posted November 8, 2005 Posted November 8, 2005 I think that for that price, it's worth it for my son's who really don't need something expensive just yet.
Guest bennettg Posted November 8, 2005 Posted November 8, 2005 I personally would not, there are better laptops which frequently sell for $399 - $499 without the BF hassle. If you do "brave the elements" make sure to get in line EARLY Midnight would be good. These laptops will probably sell out within 10 minutes. Can you point me in that direction?
RossMAN Posted November 8, 2005 Posted November 8, 2005 Can you point me in that direction?Sure, what's your zip code?
Guest bennettg Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 Sure, what's your zip code?RossMan. If you can help, the zip codes that would work are 11756 and 21201 thanks
georgem466 Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 I got this from my wife who works for walmart the store she works at is only getting 15 of them in because they took a big price cut on them and it was a special buy on them from what the manager of the electronics dept told her. so if you want one I would probably get their early. im still thinking about trying to get one for myself. this is in Ne ohio youngstown area.
VonnegutFan Posted November 10, 2005 Posted November 10, 2005 The Wal-Mart notebooks will be next to impossible to obtain. You're local Wal-Mart will only have a dozen or so, no more, I guarantee it.
burmafrd Posted November 10, 2005 Posted November 10, 2005 Everything I have heard is that there will be no more then a dozen or so at just about any Walmart; so realistically you are going to have to get lucky to get one. I have decided to give up on it and look for an alternative; probably best buy.
sigrist_2000 Posted November 10, 2005 Posted November 10, 2005 maybe not give up on it..people are speculating right now so who knows how many the stores will get maybe its only 6-12 per hour or half hour...never know
KBsDarling Posted November 10, 2005 Posted November 10, 2005 Someone has to get those 12 LOL So it isnt hopeless :)
burmafrd Posted November 10, 2005 Posted November 10, 2005 Hey, If you really do not absolutely have to get one, then camp out and try your luck. If it is something that you must get, then better not count on it and have another plan.
too_n_v_us Posted November 10, 2005 Posted November 10, 2005 I am a Store Manager for a $140 million Wal-Mart Supercenter in the Midwest. I have rather enjoyed all of these threads regarding everyones ads for Black Friday. I have made a few posts myself. The buzz regarding Wal-Marts ad has been the $398 HP laptop. Here is what everyone needs to know: Each store will only have 10-20 laptops to sell that one day. So if you want one you will have to pray and show up as early as possible. THERE IS ANOTHER WAY TO MAKE SURE YOU GET ONE OF THOSE LAPTOPS FOR THE $398 PRICE......... Go to your local Wal-Mart who currently carries the model that will be featured in the Black Friday ad, because not all do. You will see that the current price is around $648-$699, put the laptop on layaway TODAY!! Then on Black Friday you go back into the same Wal-Mart go to the layaway counter and CANCEL that layaway....as soon as you get your money back tell the clerk you have decided to purchase that laptop after all and it will ring for $398 instead of the $648-$699 because the UPC for the laptop in Wal-Marts system will ring for the Black Friday AD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any questions????????
89MustangGX Posted November 10, 2005 Posted November 10, 2005 Go to your local Wal-Mart who currently carries the model that will be featured in the Black Friday ad, because not all do. Any questions????????I haven't seen them in the store. From what I can tell it is the same as the more expensive stocked model -- identical specs -- but with a slight model number change. Probably only for BF. Or, can you confirm that some stores actually have this same model in stock now?
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