Kanyon71 Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 Never camped out and can't say I ever would. I enjoy the time with family and friends far too much. We just get up stupid early to go out lol.
okannie Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 I have never camped out but have spent many hours waiting in lines. I think the longest we waited was 12 hours. Most of the time we can get there about 5-6 hours early for the places we want to go and get what we are after.
smurfgirl Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 I haven't camped out. I think it would be fun to sometime.
Mursilis Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 I've never waited in line more than an hour for anything. I've just never seen a deal that's worth waiting any longer than that. My time is just too valuable to me.
MOMPRO76 Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 No way..nothing worth camping out for to give up more family time
kuhlkel Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 I have camped out once. In Wisconsin with the temp being -22 with the wind chill....needless to say I never did that again lol
jesusluvu Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Yes I have camped out and will do it again if the deal is good. I mostly did it for Thanksgiving day deals so that I would not miss Thanksgiving Dinner, but right after dinner I would head out to a store and get in line until they open at like 4 or 5 in the morning, but now with the stores opening earlier there is really no reason to camp out.
cab0ad Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Nope. Never if it means being outside. I have taken my damp chair to sit in line at walmart for 6 hours before but it was inside.
Peppermint Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 I'd never say never BUT chances are reallll slim!
kboyts Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 I have camped in the past for the Wii launch, and a couple times at best buy. But haven't for years as the deals just haven't been worth it.
Pepper_Mint_Tea Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 absolutely, in the freezing cold every single year !!! they don't call me a veteran for nothing !! & I can't wait to do it again this year !!!We are soooo close too 2
misstaken Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 I haven't actually camped out. We've done 6 hours at most, I think. It's just too cold here!
love2behappy Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 I have never camped out. I don't like really hot or really cold. . .I'm spoiled, I must have my A/C or my heat, lol!!
Docdurr Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 I'll admit there was a time in my life when I would've considered it but never did. I have been guilty of being in line very early and shopping through the night before when stores open on thanksgiving or at midnight. However, at this point in my life my time is just too valuable to spend camping out for days on end. Nothing is that good of a deal to me. I will however continue to get there early and shop at all hours
starbeck96 Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) No I have never camped out and never would. We always have Thanksgiving dinner with my husband's family. We used to eat Thanksgiving evening, back when BF was actually BF. Now we eat around noon so that those who want to go BF shopping can. I do get to Walmart at least 3 hours early though. I do remember sitting outside waiting outside one year, against the wall at Walmart. I can't remember if it was BF or if it was for a gaming system. I think my friend and I sat there for like 5 hours.. Edited October 25, 2014 by starbeck96
bribri25 Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 I would camp out if I had a group to camp out with, it didn't interfere with family time on thanksgiving day, AND I wasn't in Wisconsin where the average overnight temperature during BF is usually around 0 degrees... 1
Bobbi0125 Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 Never camped out but stood in line for a few hours. I have lost sleep waiting for deals to go "live" online. Not really camping out when I'm in my pj's clicking refresh and drinking hot chocolate. hahaI like that idea! Staying in my pj's, clicking refresh, and drinking hot chocolate. Lol :-D I have not ever camped out, I need my sleep too much, but I have stood in line like maybe an hour or two. Actually one year, the first year Toys R Us opened at midnight on Black Friday, I had to stand in line for 2 and a half hours...to check out. It was miserable!
bribri25 Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 Never camped out but stood in line for a few hours. I have lost sleep waiting for deals to go "live" online. Not really camping out when I'm in my pj's clicking refresh and drinking hot chocolate. hahaIf we're counting this as camping out, then I'm surely a camper.
jaymacfla Posted October 26, 2014 Posted October 26, 2014 I haven't actually camped out. We've done 6 hours at most, I think. It's just too cold here! Some of the most die-hard campers are from the north, and having lived in the Chicago area, they deserve an extra ticket just for the effort. 2
delphernina Posted October 26, 2014 Posted October 26, 2014 I camped out once and will never do it again. There were 2 items in the store and guess who was number 3. It was a miserable experience that at this point in my life is just not worth the cost savings. At the time I did it because we were very low income and the ONE thing my son wanted was out of my budget but it went on sale for BF. It was pretty much the only time I didn't get something I felt I "had" to have at Black Friday.
jaymacfla Posted October 26, 2014 Posted October 26, 2014 I camped out once and will never do it again. There were 2 items in the store and guess who was number 3. It was a miserable experience that at this point in my life is just not worth the cost savings. At the time I did it because we were very low income and the ONE thing my son wanted was out of my budget but it went on sale for BF. It was pretty much the only time I didn't get something I felt I "had" to have at Black Friday.If you had camped with us, your son would have gotten that item! Many times the store magically does a recount and 7 becomes 3, 10 becomes 6, etc. When this happens, whether intended or not, it hurts the corporate image and customer trust is hard to earn these days.
Tara3117 Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 In the unlikely event that I find myself in a warmer climate on BF, I would consider camping out, if only for the experience. But not in New England.
tjredsox4 Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 I have never camped out and probably never will. Too cold here in Massachusetts.
Nate Dogg Posted October 28, 2014 Posted October 28, 2014 We did it every year for a while... The kids would brag to their friends to watch for them on television because they just expected it to happen. One of the news anchors gave me his personal cell phone number so he could be the first to cover it every year because he knew we would be the first. The first year I was quite unprepared and that was a very cold 12 hours. After that we had tents and heaters and the last year even had a generator. In recent years, though, the deals have been somewhat lacking and Wal-Mart lets you wait inside, so it has been unnecessary. I thought about getting some sponsors and doing it for old times sake... maybe getting out on Sunday or Monday, but can't really justify it any more.
lakee05 Posted October 28, 2014 Posted October 28, 2014 My sister and I stood outside K-mart last year for about two hours. It was freezing! We both had on long johns, two layers of clothes, coats, scarfs, hats, gloves, everything. Thats the most I think I could take.
TazErase Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 Camping out IS Black Friday. I have done it for many many years and it has become a family trip at this point. Years ago it wasn't as much fun going alone, but my daughter and son have now joined me in getting on line a few days early. I have never forced them, and I didn't take them until they were older, and the first few years their main job when we got into the store has been to go right to the checkout line and wait. If you are going to bring kids, make sure they are old enough to make their own choice, and you have a plan to keep them safe from the crowds. It has become a fun time and the kids love it. Probably this year or next my youngest will be joining the team, if I can find an adult to stay with him when we get into the store. 1
jaymacfla Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) This year will be special because my son is back home, and some of the original vacationers are flying in from Indiana to join the fun. We are also going to welcome our newest Vacationer, Greyson, due November 12. Our group has grown over the years and it would have never been as special, if we hadn't bought that first tent back in 2006. One year, my wife's niece was flying in and upon circling the airport the pilot came over the intercom and said, "Look at all of those tents down there People!" My wife's niece could hardly contain herself and shouted out, "That's my Aunt and Uncle, and I am going to join them in the line tonight!" Edited October 30, 2014 by jaymacfla 1
myboysnme Posted November 3, 2014 Posted November 3, 2014 I only camp out online; I take my laptop to bed and set my alarm to get up and then sit there waiting for sales to go live.
kc4braves Posted November 3, 2014 Posted November 3, 2014 No camping for us probably ever. About 3-4 hours prior is the longest we have ever waited in line.
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