drmy91 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Does anyone make a list or do they just take the ads? Or both? I have too many papers and it gets jumbled since I dont dare take a purse. How do you keep organized? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy72 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I am very disorganized when I get in there...lol...I go for the higher price things first then go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DigDoug Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I have all the ads with the items I want circled. I believe I had a list last year with the order which I was going to the different stores. I kept looking over the ads and mulling over what I wanted to buy while I was waiting in line at Best Buy last year. I know this year will be a lot cheaper for me, because I am not buying any computers, lapotops, TVs, etc. If I buy anything, it will be small stuff like Ipod accessories or a GPS unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deals4Me Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 organized and on task? I havent heard that phrase mentioned with my name unless it was scarcastic or a question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumBumsMum Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I go shopping with about 14 other people. We get together the night before and combine our lists by store. We then decide which stores to hit, we may have 5 people going to Wal-mart if there is a lot to get there, 2 to Target, 2 to TRU, etc... We shop for eachother and 99% of the time get everything everyone wanted. It's soooo fun!!! One year Wal-mart closed down a check out just for us, we spent $4600.00 that year, there alone. We had 6 carts and 4 of their flat carts they bring their orders out from back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzMama Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I just print out my shopping list from this site. However, my mom brings all of the ads and leaves them in my car so we can decide at the last-minute if there's anything else that needs to be bought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntJamelle Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I usually type up a list on the PC in Word of everything we are looking for - organized by stores. I'm hoping to just print out my shopping list from this website this year - much easier! I'll have one piece of paper to either carry in my hand or shove in my pocket as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristmasShopping Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I go thru all the ads and decide which store has what I want most and then go by store opening times. I write down each store in the order I plan to hit them and list everything there that I want to buy- including the price. I also take the ads with the items circled so if I have to ask someone a question about it- I have the ad to reference. I normally have it all stapled together and in my bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starshine Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I organize my list in the order I'm going to hit it. I make a list of the items I want to get including the price matching items (make sure you write the store name next to the item) I take my ads to the store and get my stuff at checkout I have all my PM ads ready and it usually goes very smooth then on to the next store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reportermomof3 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I use the shopping list available here at Gottadeal. Then I also bring in the ads for my pm items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gporter34 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 When we go into the store each one of us have a list of what we are responsible of getting. The limited items are always first priority. Such as the laptop, camera, and the portable DVD player. We use walkie talkies and place someone at each door that we know for a fact they will be bringing pallets out of. Then we just let the others know what is coming out and where. This sounds terrible and as I am typing, I feel like I am planning some covert operation.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erh12275 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Well I am gonna do both but I usually get so flustered by the excitement I have to walk around the store like 7 times to get everything...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigit65 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I am glad to see I am not the only one that uses walkie talkies. We all have a certain place that we each hit and call the others if something comes up we didn't expect...ie video, cd and game titles. This way all the items get taken care of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomacey Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I make lists for my "absolutes" and take my ads but I still end up walking around the store at least 18-20 times as I think of extras or comparison shop or hunt for the shortest checkout . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffnatu Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 hey lisa?? DON'T FORGET TO BUY BATTERIES..LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_mulkey Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I go thru all the ads and decide which store has what I want most and then go by store opening times. I write down each store in the order I plan to hit them and list everything there that I want to buy- including the price. I also take the ads with the items circled so if I have to ask someone a question about it- I have the ad to reference. I normally have it all stapled together and in my bag.This is exactly how I do my "organization". I guess great minds think alike.:) I do carry my purse, but it only holds my ads. I put my debit card and cash in the inside pocket of my jacket. So if someone decides that they need my purse, they will be surprised to only find my ads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhiggins Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I usually print out the lists that are posted here in advance and highlight the items I think I want to get, and also show them to my shopping partners (sister and dad). Then, the night before we look at the ads, compare to our lists and make a new list, adding in any extra items (or subtracting any overlaps). Then we try to figure out what order to shop in based on opening times and also geography-- don't want to waste gas now especially if it can be helped. In the store we split up to get the big items. Don't have walkie talkies but have used cell phones to find each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcsoon Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I go shopping with about 14 other people. We get together the night before and combine our lists by store. We then decide which stores to hit, we may have 5 people going to Wal-mart if there is a lot to get there, 2 to Target, 2 to TRU, etc... We shop for eachother and 99% of the time get everything everyone wanted. It's soooo fun!!! One year Wal-mart closed down a check out just for us, we spent $4600.00 that year, there alone. We had 6 carts and 4 of their flat carts they bring their orders out from back on.Wow! I guess I'll get up a little early so I can still get some bargains.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 1) Buy the Thanksgiving day newspaper which has all the Black Friday ads and remove the ads you want. 2) Use our exclusive Black Friday Shopping List, you can save and print it out. It lists all the items with prices and bring a highlighter. What other web site offers this feature? None. 3) Don't forget about those rebates, how do you keep track of your rebates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I always write a list so I don't forget anything. I don't necessarily stick to it though. :) I usually end up buying more than whats on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steakgoddess Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I ususally write out a list, but I am using the GottaDeal shoppin glist this year. I will print it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellyhill Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I write a list in order by store and isle. I usually start in the toys but I want the camera and MP3 player at Walmart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyf112 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I shop with three other people that day. After the Thanksgiving meal we all go through the papers (yes plural - we have at least 2 full sets of ads..usually more). Then we each make out our list by store. We have found that it is much easier to have one piece of paper PER store! We also bring the ads with us and take it in with us! We have a blast! We try to have everything all mapped out! We've gotten to the point where we have several cars but usually leave them parked at the first location and all ride together...it's more fun! Then we drop our packages back at the cars periodically. We are lucky that the stores are all close to one another! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkin255violet Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I am alway alone and just go for the most expensive/best deals first.. After that I look for smaller things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkkan Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 My mom and I THOUGHT we were organized until we saw this site! We mapped out our route and carried our ads and coupons loosely in an envelope. I plan to do much better this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kandy Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 last year i printed out my l ist from here, and took the ad with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I make a list of each store and what I want from there (Just in case in all the excitement I forget something) then also bring the ads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenniferharrison82 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I bring ads and a list, and pray I keep up with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumball Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I think I'll print my list from here so I won't forget the stuff I have to get but take the ads anyway so I'll have them handy for price matching too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmy91 Posted November 3, 2005 Author Share Posted November 3, 2005 I agree, I think I will print out my list from here and take the ads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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