Ladybugpicnic Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I NEVER go out on Black Friday. NEVER EVER because people just act like they're stupid. But now.....I need to be one of those people. My daughter has a Spongebob Room (She's 4) and I want to get her the tv dvd thing from Walmart. I think it's a decent price and I'd really like to get it for her but that is the ONLY thing I want to get. Is this possible? Is it worth it? What time do I get there? Where do I shoot for? I'm at a loss. Do they hide EVERYTHING that's on the Early Bird ad or just the lower priced items? Like the laptop I'm sure will be in tires or something but what is your experience? Thanks....I'm so afraid to go. I don't want to have to knock people down and get crazy. LOL But I will if I have to. ;-) Thanks Melissa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy72 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Welcome to the board....it all depends on what your looking for if it is worth it...I like to go just to be going...lol...and getting good deals on things other than just the bf listed things.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakeswiff Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Welcome Welcome! Ditto what Tracy72 said....and most of the time it's worth it!! I must warn you.....it can be addicting...the whole BF "scene".....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2ella Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Welcome!! Hope you get all the deals your heart desires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erh12275 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I NEVER go out on Black Friday. NEVER EVER because people just act like they're stupid. But now.....I need to be one of those people. My daughter has a Spongebob Room (She's 4) and I want to get her the tv dvd thing from Walmart. I think it's a decent price and I'd really like to get it for her but that is the ONLY thing I want to get. Is this possible? Is it worth it? What time do I get there? Where do I shoot for? I'm at a loss. Do they hide EVERYTHING that's on the Early Bird ad or just the lower priced items? Like the laptop I'm sure will be in tires or something but what is your experience? Thanks....I'm so afraid to go. I don't want to have to knock people down and get crazy. LOL But I will if I have to. ;-) Thanks MelissaI think it depends on the store...because our Walmart always had their doorbusters in the aisles. And things like puters and tvs were in the main ones. First come first serve type of thing. But I went to my cousins where they had everything behind the counters or sealed up or hidden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abram87 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 It is not as scary as you think, I think it is always worth it because I always have a good time. I love to shop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMommy Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 First of all, welcome to the board. Second, the whole BF scene isn't as scary as most people think it is, at least not where I live. I have never seen anyone trying to run people over or acting crazy. As a matter of fact, as you will find, most of us here LOVE to go out on BF. And as it has been said, be careful going out b/c it can be ADDICTING!! The first year I went I was hooked!! I will forever BF shop now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babycleat Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 This is my first post... I just found this site. (LOVE IT).. and I ALWAYS go out on black friday. A girlfriend and I leave the kids w/ our hubbies and we bundle up and go to the stores. We have saved SO much money doing this. And, around the time that all the other shoppers are ready to begin shopping, we take a break, have breakfast, unload the car and go back at it. WE always have a plan of "attack" and talk on T'giving night about where we want to hit first. It's a blast and a welcome tradition to kick start the holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lchapman18 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 You could always put the items in lay a way now and PM them on BF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryka Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 You could always put the items in lay a way now and PM them on BF.Not all stores will have lay a way open on BF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lchapman18 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Wal-Mart always has lay-a-way open on BF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraczek Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I just got home from my WALMART, and they have a tone of those on the top shelf, not priced. I know someone else mentioned this in an earlier post but you might want to go to Walmart to see if they have them in sight...if so ask them how much...it may already ring up at the sale price. I forgot who posted earlier but something else in WALMART's BF ad rang up the sale price, so you might want to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alimfp Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Welcome!! A lot of people refuse to go out, but they have no idea what they are missing - yes, it's crazy and not always in a great way, but for the most part it is worth it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holly2hottie Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Welcome.... As long as you have a sense of humor and some patience, everything will be fine. I agree with the above post, check your walmart now and see what the price is, you might be surprised. Good Luck and Welcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gporter34 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Welcome! It's not that bad, but that's easy for me to say, I LOVE BF!!! It's worth it if you don't want to pay high prices for the things you want. Our WM will probably have those in the main aisles between electronics and toys. Happy BF shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoismom Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Things like portable Dvd Players and Game boys are always behind a counter and you have to wit in line for them, they ring them up there and you are on your way, Big items like desk tops, tv and reg dvd players are in the isles, all the isles and no rhyme or reason last year the DVD players for 29.00 were in Grocery main isle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavenlysshine Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 The thing is that those Sponge Bob dvd players ($54.88) and tvs ($89.77) are being sold right now separately at the walmart nearest my house. On BF they will be sold as a bundle (walmart is calling it a pack) for $99.77. According to the scans of the early bird ad it will not be the tv/dvd all-in-one combo, but a separate dvd player and tv like they are selling now, so I wouldn't think that they would ring up the special price yet. I don't suppose it would hurt to try to get one of each and take it to a price scanner and try, but unfortunately I don't think you're gonna luck up on that one. ~H~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest all2tired Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Welcome to the group. As others have said, it's not as scary as you think and it really can be fun. Have you checked the print ad for walmart (on GD), the tv might be available online. I don't know because I'm not looking for a spongebob tv. I do know that some things I want from Walmart are also available online but others are in store only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copados1993 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Welcome!! A lot of people refuse to go out, but they have no idea what they are missing - yes, it's crazy and not always in a great way, but for the most part it is worth it!!! I use to be one of those people to, but then I went out 1 year and have been hooked ever since! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffnatu Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 It's not as crazy as you would think. The only crazy one I seen one year was a Walmart employee screaming "Leave that pallet alone!" Other customers were pulling stuff off of it and other employees were standing around watching it and laughing... with me beside them. While that one lone diehard employee was screaming "Stop them!" I don't even remember what it was they were going crazy for, but I still got mine by just waiting there for the nuts to get out of the way. And there's no way I would miss a BF now. I am an addict and proud of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dealdiva Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I've only been doing black friday for about 4 years. I always thought people who went out on this day were nuts. I love it! I definetly see why people are addicted and keep coming back every year. Even when I don't have a lot of things to pick up, I still like to go. I also have learned to take my ad's and have different stores price match (Walmart is the best). I always get what I'm after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firtbird Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 If you have gotten what you want sit back and enjoy watching the scramble. If you have not gotten what you want then continue your quest for others to watch. It is fun and profitable most of the time. Good luck on your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelemvor Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I don't mind the scramble but the waiting in line is what sucks. I'd buy the item ahead of time and PM it the day of if you can do that. Worst store is Best Buy. I literally went into the store (2 years ago) and got my items within 10 minutes. Then waiting in line for almost 2 hours to check out. If they could find a way to speed up the checkout process it would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosegarden Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Our local Wally World had a fistfight two years ago. I tend to send my much younger niece in to the combat zone - he he he he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohio_gal1959 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Welcome Aboard. This site is a blast!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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