Brad Posted October 29 Posted October 29 Time for another t-shirt contest! I've recently acquired a copy of what is essentially the 1963 Macy's Black Friday ad from the Thanksgiving 1963 newspaper. Back then they called it the "Assistant Buyers' Days Sale" which took place on the 2 days after Thanksgiving. I've included a PDF below of the front page and 2 pages of deals (there are more pages in the ad). To enter the contest, just take a look at the ad and post your favorite deal or deals from the sale. Contest will be open until 11:59pm CT on Wednesday, November 6th. I will then randomly choose 5 members who entered and you'll each win a limited edition Black Friday t-shirt! If you've already won a shirt, feel free to enter the contest for fun Good luck to everyone! macys-1963-black-friday-ad.pdf 1
Wubbamom Posted October 29 Posted October 29 I like the Table Tennis Table for 24.00 and the 5 drawer chest for 5.99. 2
freesia39 Posted October 29 Posted October 29 Whoa that plastic mold thingy is cool! BTW: $24 in 1963 is $248.92 in 2024 money. 3
berry1014 Posted October 29 Posted October 29 (edited) Because my son is a train fanatic I will go with the American Flyer Train Plus 3 games for $13.88! Edited October 29 by berry1014 1
AuntieJul Posted October 29 Posted October 29 Entering for fun! I like the Adams Sports Cooker for $17 - sounds like a great tailgating or camping deal! And the other one I like is the $9.98 Kotton Kandy maker. I'd like to have a cotton candy machine. 1
Kanyon71 Posted October 29 Posted October 29 I'll take the battery operated road race set for $9.98 please 1
Bopeep Posted October 29 Posted October 29 Well, this was both fun and depressing in equal measure. LOL. I guess if I think about it, these regular prices weren't as great as they sound when you consider the income of the time. I like the ride on fire engine. I was intrigued by the molds so I looked them up on YouTube . Here's the Vac-u-form, I couldn't find the Mold Master (sorry, i know how to adjust the size of a photo but not a video) : 2
Cubsfan23 Posted October 29 Posted October 29 I like the projection screen for $11.00. We had one just like it when I was growing up that we watched family movies on. It brings back good memories. 2
wittenlover Posted October 29 Posted October 29 I'm totally all over that Kotton Kandy maker for $9.98 and I'd throw in a couple extra mixes at $0.49 each. Fun for the kid in me... 2 1
tracy0504 Posted October 29 Posted October 29 The five drawer chest for $5.99 Table tennis for $24.00 The vanity for $19.95, not sure if it's a woman's vanity or bathroom vanity (it's says the location is luggage), but it's still a steal... 1
BFKJH Posted October 29 Posted October 29 (edited) Table TennisTable for 24.00 and 5 drawer chest of drawers for 5.99. Edited October 29 by BFKJH 1
janjack44 Posted October 29 Posted October 29 Kotton Kandy Maker for 9.98 for me. Brings back memories! 3
ilikefree Posted October 29 Posted October 29 All of this was before my time, but had I been a kid back then, I'd love to have the 24" Talking Charmin Chatty for $12.97. I'm wondering if this is where my dad bought his projection screen. I've always loved the nights when we'd all gather around and look at the slides he'd project onto this screen. 2
okannie Posted October 29 Posted October 29 American Flyer Train with 3 games for 13.88..what a bargain! 1
Rockfordmom Posted October 30 Posted October 30 Bring back $5.99 5-drawer chests and that all steel chest for $4.99! 1
mjbateman Posted October 30 Posted October 30 The 5 drawer chest for $5.99 and the table tennis set for $24 are some great deals!!!! 1
starbeck96 Posted October 30 Posted October 30 The 5.99 5-drawer chests and the table tennis table for 24.00. 1
wonder77 Posted October 30 Posted October 30 Kotton Kandy machine for $9.98 looks like it will be loads of fun time for the family.... 2
len_mullen Posted October 30 Posted October 30 Born in 1962, I actually had a lot of those toys in my youth. Pretty sure the American Flyer train is in a box in my attic. My father assembled a small town around a simple round train track. There's a picture of him 'helping' newborn me control the train. I had a replica rifle with bolt action and a rubber bayonet. The bayonet was confiscated the very first day...but what a day that was! The 43" Ride-Able fire engine, however, would be my pick. In September, my siblings and I visited our oldest sister. I brought a laptop with me that housed my father's 8mm movies. I recorded the conversation as we watched. It won't be long before no one knows who is on those reels. I plan to add the 'soundtrack and drop the whole thing onto DVD. Just such a fire engine was prominently featured in the earliest movies. Good times. 3
momlori Posted October 30 Posted October 30 The rideable fire engine would be my pick. Since that was the year I was born it was so cool to see that ad. Thank you Brad for sharing 1
Hartcollectibles Posted October 30 Posted October 30 I would like the Cotton candy machine for 9.98!! Yummy!!! Love me some Cotton candy!!! 2
Hubbalance Posted October 30 Posted October 30 I'd love a few up-to-date globes for $5.99! This is amazing. 1 1
bluebear Posted October 30 Posted October 30 I'd pick the Amazing Giant Sonic Robot!! And the train set. 1
hillbillyswife Posted October 30 Posted October 30 (edited) 5 drawer chest $5.99 Box of 12 Candles $1.09 Edited October 30 by hillbillyswife 1
connieh Posted October 31 Posted October 31 Who didn't burn themselves once while using the VAC-U-Form for only $8.27 Toys were dangerous back in the day! The ping pong table was a deal 1
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