Kanyon71 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Anyone working on their BF plans yet? Not sure if we will go out much this year, we are having family in town for the week and we have decided this year we want to get our daughter experiences instead of a bunch of gifts that she really won't touch. Going to try and get her tickets to a play (maybe NY and make a trip of it), concert tickets, trip to a huge indoor water park, try to come up with some other things. Then also get her some clothes and maybe some new shoes, makeup or something (miss the days of getting her toys which she sometimes asks for and doesn't play with, I sort of think she asks so that we can enjoy getting them). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracy0504 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 I won't be going out and doing much shopping this year as my kids are grown... I still have my grandson, who just turned 6, but I start shopping early for him... I will probably still try and make an early morning BF run to Lowe's and Home Depot for the coveted poinsettias and batteries... haven't really worked on an official plan as of yet... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bopeep Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Most of my shopping is done online, but I still make it a point to go out on BF even if I don't buy anything :). We haven't started game planning yet, it'll all depend on what the retailers decide to change up this year, LOL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berry1014 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Since a couple of the store I normally shop on BF have closed we are rethinking out shopping plans this year. We are about 30% done shopping now and I keeping my eyes opened for deals. I don't think we will be out shopping as long as we did last year. The goal is to be completely done shopping by Dec 1st except for food related items. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikefree Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 I always go BF shopping with my sister (we have been going for almost 25 years now) and we'll probably do that again this year. I don't foresee needing anything big this year and even if I do, the last few years we have been able to order online before BF anyway. I guess time will tell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilwywy Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Most of my shopping will be online. I will go to a couple of stores usually to look around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cllehto Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Most of my shopping is done online for everyone not here on Christmas day. Saves on shipping. Still go out for a little shopping therapy for myself. Wouldn't be Black Friday without going out for a bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubbalance Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Not sure yet, depends on where I am and what my kid wants. He's growing out of toys and things 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cllehto Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 I had more fun when the ads were in the paper every week leading up to Christmas. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy2twingles Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Since we moved last year I don’t really have a lot of stores near me so most shopping will be online. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantegirl Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Online shopping here unless my 15yo wants to venture out. Thinking about taking everyone out Sunday before and not cooking..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariahA Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Probably not going unless it's nice weather and we'll hit the zoo/gift shops BF sale! I'm trying to be done by mid November, everything just keeps going up instead of down! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 I think for me the only thing I’m hoping to score well in is the Grim Oak Press Black Friday sale. I missed out on the BF version of McCaffrey’s Dragonflight last year, but I would still like to start collecting with Dragonquest if they offer any seconds of it. Otherwise, I’ll see if anything advertised catches my eye. With my son grown and not with anyone yet, I’m not really going excessive with gifts anymore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkrbel Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 No real plans but I will be off and in Orlando so need to figure out who's open when. Don't need much and the outlet shops were ridiculous last year, not sure I'll be braving that again unless I pull an all day and park far far away 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cllehto Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 With sales starting in October, I hope to be done early. But will probably go out later in the day on Black Friday out of habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demontooth Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Online only. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokie7373 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Online mostly. I still like going into Lowe’s and Home Depot for a little in store experience and to actually see some of the merchandise and decide if I will actually purchase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwking75 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 All of my shopping will be done BEFORE Black Friday. But if there is anything exclusive to BF, it'll be done from my phone as I'll be on a cruise ship. Here's hoping the bandwidth on the boat is decent enough..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyreejames Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I haven’t been out on BF in a few years, even prior to Covid. My youngest turns 13 tomorrow and as the kids get older, the gifts change and I don’t have much need to go out. I’m guessing anything that I need to get will be able to be ordered online. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Since you can’t order the Menards BF stuff online I will have to go out for at least them. Maybe stores should start giving away things like they did 20 years ago to entice people to get up and come out to shop their sales. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFKJH Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I will go as it is tradition for us. But most gifts will be bought already, the last few years I shop for myself on BF and stocking stuffers. it has changed so much from years past, that it doesn't have the same exciting feel. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redraccoon Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 100% depends on what deals are available. I don't mind dark and cold (not too bad in my area). But unless theres something specific that I have a good chance of getting, I'll probably stay home. Hard to beat shopping from the comfort of your recliner with lounging in your PJs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubbalance Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 We booked tickets to go to my parents so I am excited because they have many many more stores then I do in my town. And maybe I can convince my mom to go shopping with me We haven't done that in a good 10 years! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanyon71 Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 19 hours ago, Hubbalance said: We booked tickets to go to my parents so I am excited because they have many many more stores then I do in my town. And maybe I can convince my mom to go shopping with me We haven't done that in a good 10 years! Very nice Hopefully you have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wittenlover Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 I'll have to work at some point on BF but it likely won't be till sometime in the afternoon. That said, I'll likely be out early for batteries and such (and may be hitting up Menard's this year with the house and all, now that I have one near me). I enjoy being out in the crazy. I'll also likely do some shopping online (looking at you, Kohl's) but my actual finalized plans will depend on what the deals are vs what I'm looking to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewarta4 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 I work night shift and work on Thanksgiving this year ...so everything I do will likely be online. (I've been fully online the past few years so it's not too much of damper) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantegirl Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 On 10/10/2023 at 7:55 AM, wittenlover said: I'll have to work at some point on BF but it likely won't be till sometime in the afternoon. That said, I'll likely be out early for batteries and such (and may be hitting up Menard's this year with the house and all, now that I have one near me). I enjoy being out in the crazy. I'll also likely do some shopping online (looking at you, Kohl's) but my actual finalized plans will depend on what the deals are vs what I'm looking to get. Menards!! YES. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cllehto Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 With all the early online sales most shopping will be done early. But I still like to look on Black Friday in stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc9277 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 For me on Black Friday, it's online shopping only. I've gotten many, many great deals over the years buying online on BF, although in the past few years the amount of deals has been steadily going down each year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgreen Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 On 9/13/2023 at 12:08 PM, ilikefree said: I always go BF shopping with my sister (we have been going for almost 25 years now) and we'll probably do that again this year. I don't foresee needing anything big this year and even if I do, the last few years we have been able to order online before BF anyway. I guess time will tell. Your post sounded exactly like my sister's and my story. I had to go see what her screen name is to make sure you weren't her, lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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