Peppermint Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I know certain states have it and I think that mine is one. How do I go about finding out what time they are opening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjredsox4 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I live in Mass and we have blue laws so I called the stores I shop at and they said 1 a.m. or 12 midnight. It is your best way to find out. Call the specific store(s) you plan on going to and asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen198 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I am in MA too..and wondering about the different times they are have door busters they are having all through the night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppermint Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Thanks guys I'm in Mass too! I was wonder if CT or RI have blue laws too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katyloveshockey Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 CT stores open at normal times. I am from Western MA and usually go to the East Windsor, CT Walmart for BF. Although with the 8pm opening, I think i'll stick with MA and actually have Thanksgiving dinner instead of leaving for CT at 5pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokanm Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I thought my local WM opens at 4am on BF . I am in Mansfield/Foxboro line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesusluvu Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 There was a big article on aol news and yahoo news about this today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dealluvr Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 what is the blue law? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieb Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 dealluvr, Blue Laws originated in the New England Colonial times governing moral conduct. Today, a lot of states still use them to govern things like selling alcohol on Sundays and whether stores can be open. Most states have declared them unconstitutional but some still exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkrbel Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 My WM has a similar law but based on the shopping center/regional codes. I went in today and was told they'll be open til 10pm Thanksgiving (reopening at 6am Fr)and that if you're in store by 10pm you can pick up the 10pm deals. It may be a bonus for some wanting 10pm/5am deals but... I need to review my list but this sounds like a headache, combined with spending an 15 min at store pick up desk AFTER customer service manager spotted me waiting and sent nobody over as he was "assisting" another upset customer it doesn't bode. well for that particular store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jskarp Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I'm on the NH border and my Target is opening at 1 am as is most of the surrounding MA stores... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen198 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Mary-Ellen I used to live in Mansfield! I loved it there, just too far for DH to travel to work everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen198 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 So for the MA Walmarts that open between 1am-4am. How will they do the 3 different sales that other states are doing?? I am in Billerica, not far from NH..but I like going to the Burlington Mall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkrbel Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Last year the store I was at opened at 5 or 6 so they just had all the deals available at store openining. I'm willing to guess if the stores near you are opening between 1-4 they'll have 8pm and 10pm sales available and then the 5am or whatever the next time sale is will not be available until the hour arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen198 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) Here is an article for MA stores. It says Walmart's will open at 4am. http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/boston/12005909897128/some-mass-stores-opening-later-on-black-friday/ &http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2011/11/12/walmart_stores_in_mass_will_open_later_on_black_friday/ Edited November 15, 2012 by Jen198 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesusluvu Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 So does this mean I need to move up North to get the True Black Friday experience again - LOL - I quess I will be like the Jeffersons and move on up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xfountaingrl Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 RI does have blue laws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katyloveshockey Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Not all stores are opening at 4, local city and town officials set the times, as long as it's not before 12am. That is what I was told by a city official in my city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen198 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 The article said all Walmarts are opening at 4am, I know the one near me is 4am. Maybe other towns are opening earlier? From the first article---Stores like Walmart will open their doors at 4 a.m., Best Buy at 1 a.m., and Target at 1 a.m., which is the earliest opening ever for that store. Read more: http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/boston/12005909897128/some-mass-stores-opening-later-on-black-friday/#ixzz2CYMnlC7Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppermint Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 I was hoping that if they didn't open on Thanksgiving, they would at least open around midnight. I'd rather go at midnight than 4am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen198 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I know Old Navy & some stores in my local mall open at Midnight near me. Target is at 1am & Best Buy is at 1am both near me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katyloveshockey Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 The Westfield, MA Walmart has a sign saying 1am. Local authorities have final say of opening times of stores as long as it's not on Thanksgiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara3117 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I think the ads will say if a certain town is opening later. I got a Bob's flyer and it listed two different opening times and the store locations that would be opening at each time. I live right on the NH border too (@jskarp, we might be neighbors!) and do all of my shopping in NH so I haven't been paying much attention to the Blue Laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenofshopping Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 New Jersey's blue laws were suspended after Sandy...at least to the extent that malls could be open on Sundays. Not sure if that's still in effect, or if it has any effect on Thanksgiving Day stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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