Dates Ads Were Posted (2006-2011) & BF Ad Item Lists (2003-2011)

[Brad]

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:

 

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

[Brad]

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:

 

10/1/12

Ace Hardware

 

10/9/12

Half Price Books

 

10/13/12

Harbor Freight

 

10/27/12

Sears

 

11/3/12

Gander Mountain

Lowe's

 

11/3/12

Office Max

Walgreens

 

11/6/12

Military BX

Kmart

Macy's

 

11/7/12

Kohls

 

11/8/12

Navy Exchange

Costco

JCPenney

 

11/9/12

Target

Best Buy

Old Navy

Radio Shack

CVS Pharmacy

 

11/10/12

Dell Home

hhgregg

 

11/11/12

Toys R Us

Meijer

Bass Pro Shops

Staples

 

11/12/12

Pep Boys

Modell's

Big Lots

Office Depot

Michael's

Kmart Thanksgiving

 

11/13/12

Walmart

Dick's Sporting Goods

Home Depot

BJ Wholesale

 

11/14/12

Cabela's

Menards

 

11/15/12

PetSmart

Sports Authority

Sam's Club

 

11/16/12

Gamestop

Ikea

 

Again, these are just guesses based on past years. Don't whine if these dates don't hold up this year

[bpr]

Crud! We have to wait until (approximately) the end of October for the first 'good' ad? Oh vey!

[Brad]

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

[nicole20]

we love the torture

[Pepper_Mint_Tea]

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 !!!!

[Pepper_Mint_Tea]

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.

[mcwalker]

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

[pookiesmine]

I'd even take an Ace Hardware at this point!!

[richeileen]

Thanks so much for compiling the data for us!!

[schwoozer]

Any possibility of seeing the date for Target last year? It doesn't seem to appear in the list currently. Thanks.

[momlori]

It is getting closer to some of the big ads. Come on Kohls

[momlori]

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

[bpr]

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

Actually, 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 ).

[Wife2Grumpy]

Target prediction of 11/9 was right on the money. LOL