Brad Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Here are the dates (according to our records) when various ads were posted during the past 6 years: http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/Dates And here are links to text lists of the items in the ads (at least the ones in our database) dating back to 2003: 200320042005200620072008200920102011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 We took the data from the past 6 years to get an average of how many days before BF each store's ad typically gets leaked here on GD. We then took those numbers and made a "calendar" for this year based on this year's BF date of 11/23. Here are some of the more popular stores and when they could possibly be posted this year based on past history: 10/1/12Ace Hardware 10/9/12Half Price Books 10/13/12Harbor Freight 10/27/12Sears 11/3/12Gander MountainLowe's 11/3/12Office MaxWalgreens 11/6/12Military BXKmartMacy's 11/7/12Kohls 11/8/12Navy ExchangeCostcoJCPenney 11/9/12TargetBest BuyOld NavyRadio ShackCVS Pharmacy 11/10/12Dell Homehhgregg 11/11/12Toys R UsMeijerBass Pro ShopsStaples 11/12/12Pep BoysModell'sBig LotsOffice DepotMichael'sKmart Thanksgiving 11/13/12WalmartDick's Sporting GoodsHome DepotBJ Wholesale 11/14/12Cabela'sMenards 11/15/12PetSmartSports AuthoritySam's Club 11/16/12GamestopIkea Again, these are just guesses based on past years. Don't whine if these dates don't hold up this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpr Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Crud! We have to wait until (approximately) the end of October for the first 'good' ad? Oh vey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Crud! We have to wait until (approximately) the end of October for the first 'good' ad? Oh vey!Yep, same as every year. Which is why I don't understand people wanting the forum open more than 2 months before that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicole20 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 we love the torture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper_Mint_Tea Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I think it's all about the thrill of anticipation . The feeling of "Living on the Edge" untill the "REAL DEAL". The fact what "WE KNOW" whats to come. The saving of monnies. Making sure you have enough even if you dont SPEND IT ALL. The day dreaming while at work. Makes the day ALOT LOVELIER. The making of "plans ahead of time". It's in the air. THE FALL , it all ties together & makes us crazy. I love it all & can hardly wait. Im already making PLANS OH YESS !, We love it Brad. We NEED it Jim.Above all WE LOVE THE LIVE BC. & THE BF TEE'S. BF 2012 here I comeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper_Mint_Tea Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Yep, same as every year. Which is why I don't understand people wanting the forum open more than 2 months before that Because it's who we are. We are all one Loving BF & anticipating this oh so Glorious day....it just Runs in our blood naturally *Sighs... Talking about it 2 months before only temporarily aliviates this terrible drought,the wait THE PAIN....Oh it's so painful. BF I'ts Who we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcwalker Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) Crud! We have to wait until (approximately) the end of October for the first 'good' ad? Oh vey! (Posted August 20)The good news is: We are almost there! Edited October 23, 2012 by mcwalker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookiesmine Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I'd even take an Ace Hardware at this point!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richeileen Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Thanks so much for compiling the data for us!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwoozer Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Any possibility of seeing the date for Target last year? It doesn't seem to appear in the list currently. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momlori Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 It is getting closer to some of the big ads. Come on Kohls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momlori Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Any possibility of seeing the date for Target last year? It doesn't seem to appear in the list currently. Thanks.It is listed as 11/9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpr Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Any possibility of seeing the date for Target last year? It doesn't seem to appear in the list currently. Thanks.It is listed as 11/9Actually, you are right; it is not on the list for last year. The 11/9 is an approximate date for this year. The good news I can tell you that last year it was 11/11 (I have it from the day I downloaded it ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wife2Grumpy Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Target prediction of 11/9 was right on the money. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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