Guest waltchan Posted November 16, 2005 Posted November 16, 2005 Just wondering, the gas prices are at an all-time high right now, so consumers spend less on products. I wonder if there will be more or fewer people this year for the Black Friday special?
alimfp Posted November 16, 2005 Posted November 16, 2005 I thought the all-time high was the previous two months? From what the news has been reporting for the past 2-3 weeks, gas is now going down (not much but some). That said, the prices are still inflated a bit of course, but that wouldn't keep me from going out to do my BF shopping. :) I think if it keeps anyone home, it will be those that live FAR away from stores in the first place.
heavenlysshine Posted November 16, 2005 Posted November 16, 2005 I really don't think it will make a difference. ~H~
peachysquirt21 Posted November 16, 2005 Posted November 16, 2005 Gas isn't high here. It is little over 2.00 a gallon. Alot better then in the past when it was almost 3.00 a gallon or over 3.00.
carone0318 Posted November 16, 2005 Posted November 16, 2005 It could keep some away, but on the other hand, with prices higher and budgets tighter it might draw more people out hoping that they could stretch their money further and buy more gifts with the same amount of money. As for my particular situation, I live in NJ and our gas right now I can find for $1.95 a gallon. High from a historical perspective, but cheap considering what it was back on Labor Day. I fear heating cost more than my car gas, so I have about a $200 cushion in my heating budget hoping I cover my overall usage. I am going out on BF because I want to get the most for my money and because I am frugal! Everyone loves a good deal .
Jennifer0530 Posted November 16, 2005 Posted November 16, 2005 I think with gas prices dropping, it may bring more people out. Some will think well instead of spending $60 to fill my tank it will only take $30-40 so that extra christmas money. Plus everyone loves a good deal!
shopping mom Posted November 16, 2005 Posted November 16, 2005 I think with gas prices dropping, it may bring more people out. Some will think well instead of spending $60 to fill my tank it will only take $30-40 so that extra christmas money. Plus everyone loves a good deal!I think you are right, I have been stashing the extra gas money to use on BF. Every little bit helps.
tyler99199 Posted November 16, 2005 Posted November 16, 2005 It reached a high here of 3.09 a gal down now to 2.13 a gal. That makes it a little easier to swallow. More money for BF is always nice
erh12275 Posted November 16, 2005 Posted November 16, 2005 I think people like me who are true BF shoppers will go no matter what. Right now the cheapest gas here is $2.52 a gallon. (At it's high it was $1.00 more.) I have to drive 74 miles each way and I am still gonna do it...woulda done it @ $3.50 a gallon. Now it may stop some...but I believe it's just an excuse on their part and if they couldn't use it..they would find another one.
Mommie2one Posted November 16, 2005 Posted November 16, 2005 It won't stop me. Gas is down considerably here. $1.99 where it was almost $3.
Guest russvegas Posted November 16, 2005 Posted November 16, 2005 If gas was still at the $3.09 it topped out at after Katrina, I wouldn't be driving the 80 miles to the Little Rock Best Buy to camp out for the desktop, but since the prices have drop back below $2 ($1.98) , its once agian worth the trip.
ebony0421 Posted November 16, 2005 Posted November 16, 2005 I am with yall, the gas prices won't stop me. If the gas prices were too expensive, I would rethink some of my gifts, but I gotta go shopping on bf, I just gotta go.
saturnboy01 Posted November 16, 2005 Posted November 16, 2005 Gas prices are dropping FAST. Gas at some spots in San Antonio are right around $1.97 (for 87 unleaded).
stationchief Posted November 16, 2005 Posted November 16, 2005 Gas prices here in Phoenix are finally going down a bit. Even though, I'm about a block from Walmart and 4 miles from a supercenter, so no stopping me.
erh12275 Posted November 16, 2005 Posted November 16, 2005 Gas prices here in Phoenix are finally going down a bit. Even though, I'm about a block from Walmart and 4 miles from a supercenter, so no stopping me. I am about an hour and a half from you. What are you paying there for gas? I know it's at least 10 cents higher on our side than the AZ side. We usually try to go to Ehrenberg to get gas.
Postal Phil Posted November 17, 2005 Posted November 17, 2005 gas prices are falling here unleaded plus is 1.89 a gal check this link http://www.gasbuddy.com/ I have been a user of this site for some time now and its great.
SuperMommy Posted November 17, 2005 Posted November 17, 2005 The gas prices have dropped dramatically, so I don't think it will have that much of an effect. And even if it did, I think it would only effect the amount spent.
msomnipotent Posted November 17, 2005 Posted November 17, 2005 There will be the same amount of people, but buying less. And instead of them normally spending $800 on a computer for Christmas, they are going to be fighting me for the doorbuster. There might even be more people since money is tight for most people now. They would plan to buy things on sale instead of waiting until the last minute and possibly paying full price.
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