bfaddict1977 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Just wondering how everyone keeps track of what they want to get on bf at different stores? I am thinking of buying a newspaper for the first time this year. But do I get them wed or thursday? Do you use hard copy ads, print your own, just write down what you want? How do you manage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arci122 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 both!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 You can make a list on the BF site as well: http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/ShoppingList Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfaddict1977 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 ooo thanks Brad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesky225 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I take the adds with me, and I always write a list with each store and what I want from that store. I might try the Gottadeal shopping list this year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim05 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I do both lists and the ads. Since I don't bring in a purse or bag. I put my money and my list, along with the store ad, in my zippered coat. I drive from store to store and bring only the ad of the store I'm going into with me. When I'm done and back in the car I switch out the ads in my pocket for the next store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkrbel Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I make an excel spreadsheet listing stores in order I plan to go including opening times, items I want with sizes and price and then take the matching stores ad. I usually fold the list up and shove it in my pocket and take just whatever store ad we're at IN with me. My mom drives so I just review the list between stores scratch off anything I had listed at multiple stores and then decide if we can skip anywhere as morning goes on. It's pretty disorganized really, ads are usually strewn across the passenger side foot area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehlilone Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I usually bring just the ad and a list... but this year I have my smart phone so I've made an excel sheet for my purchases that I can see on my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansieDZ Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I make an excel spreadsheet listing stores in order I plan to go including opening times, items I want with sizes and price and then take the matching stores ad. I usually fold the list up and shove it in my pocket and take just whatever store ad we're at IN with me. My mom drives so I just review the list between stores scratch off anything I had listed at multiple stores and then decide if we can skip anywhere as morning goes on. It's pretty disorganized really, ads are usually strewn across the passenger side foot area. BBMMy van looks like the newspaper factory exploded in it lol! I take most ads and my coupons into each store. I have a special Black Friday purse that I only use that day. It's more like a tote really and all the ads fit nicely in it.I put just about everything except money/credit cards in it.I am way ahead of myself this year though because I've got my handwritten lists and the coupon match-ups in envelopes with the store names on the outside. I have gift cards this year too. Does anybody else start looking for the physical copy of the ads in their house?I have looked at them so often that they seem real to meand then I start looking for the ad but realize they're not even out yet.Jeez....my mind these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfaddict1977 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 @tinkrbell- that's a great idea! I'm never that organized. lol I'm trying to get everything in my iphone with prices and such and hope it stays there? lol little fingers keep erasing stuff:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelseyes28 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I print my shopping list from here (Best idea EVER Brad!) then take the ads with me. Like several other folks have mentioned, my truck looks like a tornado blew through by the end of the shopping trip..........ads strewn everywhere! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacya Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I take my lists from here, and write other items or specifics on them (ie., if an ad says there are "70 other games in-store to choose from," or something like that, I write in specifically what I'm on the lookout for), because I am just scatterbrained enough that when I'm trying to be fast and efficient, I will inevitably forget the one thing I wanted most to check out. I do also take the ads, but a lot of times, those are used to pass the time before I get in line, or if I need to clarify for myself what something in an ad was... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbeck96 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I do both. This year I am going to put the ads and the lists in a binder so I can find what I need quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MICKEY3601 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I always have the ad's with me. I am not sure I would be able to keep track of a list. Between the ad's and receipts I would most likely leave a list somewhere, I just wouldn't know where. I mark the items I want in the actual ad's and this way I make sure I get the right item at the right price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgreen Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 My sister and I take all of the ads with us, especially for WM when we are price matching. They usually want to see the ads. We take them all in - just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TazErase Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Just wondering how everyone keeps track of what they want to get on bf at different stores? I am thinking of buying a newspaper for the first time this year. But do I get them wed or thursday? Do you use hard copy ads, print your own, just write down what you want? How do you manage?I have my adscans and know 90% of what I'm planning, but there are always those other items you may notice that you missed looking at the ad scans. I always have my ad scans on my laptop to look at, as well as the actual store ads from the paper. I also print out the list from GottaDeal.com, have another copy of it on my cell phone, and will also have a hand-written list of possible items and alternates (for everything but Best Buy where I get choice). If you haven't already, check out the list option on GottaDeal. You can check off the items you want and the list only prints out the items you had checked off. Makes it nice and easy when you get in the store to just pull out the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanabrown Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I have a list and take the print ad as back up to show a sales associate in case I can't find something. Most times I don't even end up looking at the ad while in the store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorilwayne Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I do a list but thinking this year of putting it on the iphone just like I do the grocery list. One less piece of paper. I will take ads sometimes but that was when trying to pm at Walmart which failed. I may try again this year- but will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogiporkchop Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 That reminds me I still need to get my BF binder prepared! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeky94 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 For those of you who do a binder-- do you put the actual ads in there when they come out, or print out the ads from here to put in there? Do you punch holes in all the pages, or put each ad in a clear sleeve inside the binder? Then do you pull out the ad for the store you're at and just take it in, or take the whole binder in? How do you organize any lists, coupons, pricematching ads, etc. in the binder? TIA for any helpful tips/advice! :) I usually take all the ads I need with me in a bag, but like several have said, they end up all over the floor by the time I'm done, so I was considering doing some sort of binder this year, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmck Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I always take the ads with me to look at one more time and to price match if needed and make adjustments if needed. I have a master list of what I want from each store from here. I also do individual store list. The individual store list goes into an envelope with the cash needed to purchase items on the list. Anyone needing or wanting something from that store within our group does the same (money and list in the envelope). The person going to the store takes the envelope and makes all the purchases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess01 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I do both as well as print my shopping list from this site. My homemade lists are quite extensive. I have a list for everyone that I need to buy for. A list for stocking stuffers. And then the store lists with what items I plan to buy there and their price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccabefamily29 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I do both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackFriDiva Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I do both.....Just waiting on the newspaper now!!! Getting so excited!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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