happysunshine28 Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 I dont mind doing it if I get the money up front. I got the camera for my mom last year, she gave me the money before hand because it was $200, if it something cheap I wouldnt have her give me the money I trust her, others not so much. A friend a couple of years ago wanted me to pick up a tv for her she didnt have a sitter, she has got stuff from me and never paid me back so I lied and said I forgot.
Hummingbird Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 I'll shop for my mom and my mil, the other people in my family? not usually. If they don't or won't go out they have spouses who can, if they don't tough. I have taken my nieces with me so they can purchase what their parents want.
funnymoney Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 If they plan to wake up early to shop online and try to get some things for me, I would do it. I would also do it if the person usually doesn't ask for favors and just wants one or two things. I have already announced that I will be doing my own shopping and they will have to get whatever they need themselves. Several people begged me to get popular things in the past, even to stores I wasn't planning on going to, and I have done it for them. This year, no one wants to watch the baby for me so they can just do it themselves!
vonnyb Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 As long as it does not take me out of my way. Like a couple times I was picking up certain toys for my son and a friend of mine wanted the same toys for her little one. So it was not a big deal for me to help her out. But I am not going to any store that I was not intending on going to for someone who could get up and out themselves.
diecastbeatdown Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 if they come with, even staying in the car then no problem. but for someone to flat out not be involved other than saying 'buy me this please' - sorry, but no way. too busy for that, not enough time. ;P buying gifts for others of course is seperate completely.
stephnandy Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 I would help out - but I would get the items I need first. I think I'm going to work out a trade this year. "Yeah, I'll pick up what you need - as long as you wrap everything I buy."
santaclaus Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 We always go to my aunts for Thanksgiving Dinner and we look at the ads together. If she sees something she wants, I will get it for her. She's not able to go out for herself, she has a bad heart. On the otherhand, if someone was perfectly able to go out for themselves, I wouldn't pick up anything for them. Way I look at it, why should I freeze my butte off while they are laying at home in a nice warm bed.
djinniman Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 We really enjoy just the shopping excitement aspect, and so we buy for both sets of parents as well. It's great to shop when it isn't your own money you are spending! The car gets really full! :)
amberhill Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Personally I don't pick up stuff for others...HOWEVER...sometimes we'll swap and I'll go to a store and get their stuff while they get my stuff at another store
able Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 I would help out - but I would get the items I need first. I think I'm going to work out a trade this year. "Yeah, I'll pick up what you need - as long as you wrap everything I buy." id jump on that deal! and im sure a lot of people would,who cant go out
sophnurse Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 I will buy for co-workers who aren't necessarily lazy but they have to WORK and I have the day off this year. (We are nurses).
arrowpolisher Posted October 20, 2006 Posted October 20, 2006 I truly do not mind. I am there anyways so it does not bother me. We do not have much money so Grandparents send money for me to shop. I actually enjoy BF.
jellybean051901 Posted October 20, 2006 Posted October 20, 2006 LAst year I got in line xtra early to get my friend a laptop from WM. Plus some other friends wanted the $5 carebears for their kids
motoXmom Posted October 20, 2006 Posted October 20, 2006 I would help out - but I would get the items I need first. I think I'm going to work out a trade this year. "Yeah, I'll pick up what you need - as long as you wrap everything I buy." Oh I LOVE wrapping everything. I love to see how many different ways to use ribbon, tie ons, or whatever to decorate the packages. One year my MIL told me she was running behind and didn't know when or if she'd get to wrapping everyones stuff so I told her I'd do it. Well she had a roomFULL! LOL Once in awhile she'd come to see if I was ok and kept passing a beer around the door of the bedroom! It was too funny! I told her if she kept giving me beer I'm not responsible what they look like in the end. They turned out fine.
happysunshine28 Posted October 20, 2006 Posted October 20, 2006 Oh I LOVE wrapping everything. I love to see how many different ways to use ribbon, tie ons, or whatever to decorate the packages. One year my MIL told me she was running behind and didn't know when or if she'd get to wrapping everyones stuff so I told her I'd do it. Well she had a roomFULL! LOL Once in awhile she'd come to see if I was ok and kept passing a beer around the door of the bedroom! It was too funny! I told her if she kept giving me beer I'm not responsible what they look like in the end. They turned out fine.That is too funny. Did wrapping that many burn you out? I like wrapping about 5 after that I hate it.
SuperMommy Posted October 20, 2006 Posted October 20, 2006 I actually have never had anyone ask me to pick up anything for them. I do pick something up for someone I'm shopping with if I know it's an item they are looking for and carry it to them if I see it.
sleepyshopper Posted October 20, 2006 Posted October 20, 2006 If someone does not have a legitimate reason as to why they can not go themselves....then heck NO. I have enough stuff to get myself.
dissident Posted October 20, 2006 Posted October 20, 2006 I say, no thanks. :) That's why I'm against all this stuff I hear people talking about like buying the item in advance and trying to price match on black friday, or these new best buy personalized service deals... the hardcore shoppers should love to get up early and get into the thick of things!
elena_398 Posted October 20, 2006 Posted October 20, 2006 Never had any neighbors who have asked me to buy anything. If they did, I wouldn't mind as long as it was at the store I was going too and they gave me cash up front. I would let them know though, I come first and once I get my items then I would pick up theres. lol
sheli Posted October 20, 2006 Posted October 20, 2006 Last year I picked up a ton of stuff for a friend. It was all at a store I was going to anyway, but it doubled my pile there and slowed me down considerably. In return I asked her to run to toys-r-us for me for one item. It was on sale friday and saturday but she couldn't be bothered to haul her butt into the store and get it or a rain check. Thanks to her "help" I saved her over $60 and cost myself $30 + 20 extra minutes. NEVER AGAIN!
phrogxix Posted October 20, 2006 Posted October 20, 2006 No way. You come and freeze with the rest of us, or pay full price.
mccabefamily29 Posted October 20, 2006 Posted October 20, 2006 I wouldnt mind. Not everyone likes the crowds and I like shopping no matter who's money it is I'm spending lol.Me too !!
cinnamon16201 Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 We do get for my BIL, but only because he wants the same thing thing that we are getting at Staples....... Norton FAR. But I would definately not get someone's entire wish list, especially if it meant that I would miss some of mine. Of course we don't buy for very many people anymore, no little kids to buy for. Don't have very many family members left around here.
motoXmom Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 That is too funny. Did wrapping that many burn you out? I like wrapping about 5 after that I hate it.Not really she kept me well supplied! ROFL I was really tired but still had all mine to do. For some reason I just really enjoy it.
Libra Angel Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 I have been shopping with my cousins wife for about 3 years, she is always as excited as I am. But no one else is. They all want us to get them stuff be we always have a lot of things to get for ourselves. Is it mean to say no to those lazy people?Nope. I wouldn't have a problem saying no to those people who are able to go BF shopping themselves. There are so many situations that could deter one from enjoying their experience with 'extra' stuff to get (imo). Lets say for example that someone wants you to get them a special type of Barbie and you aren't even heading towards that aisle that can 1) Make you get off your game plan 2) Due to the extra turn- could make you stay in line longer and possibly make you miss out on another deal thats at another store. Then worst case scenario could be that you run into some rude crazy BF shopper thats stare is so filled with hot hunger that she makes you look like Frosty The Snow(wo)man. On the flip side if I were to go BF shopping for an able person (which is a wide stretch) It would be ~ 1) Someone who I asked, as in 'Do you want me to pick up something for you?' 2) The money would have to be upfront. 3) I would let them know in my asking- that I would be able to do so if/when all my shopping is complete or I am in that section and am willing to pick up ___ amount/type of items. 4) The fee of gas money would be discussed...sorry but my car doesn't run on 'purchases'. #4 I kidd....kinda.
Catrinaf25 Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 I do this for my uncle but he pays me 2! so it works out ok! :)
delphernina Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 I usually shop for other people - but it doesn't bother me in the slightest. Of course, I get what's on my list first unless they are needing something that is liable to go fast, and then I'm usually picking up 2 - one for me, and one for someone else. My niece used to shop BF with me, even though she didn't have kids she just went to help me. Well this year she has a newborn, and her dh always works BF, so I'll be taking care of HER this year. My mil, well, she usually only wants a couple of things, but really - she'd get hurt on BF, and she stays the night at my house on Thanksgiving so my dh can go shopping with me and we don't have to wake up the kids - so of course I'll shop for her. She's my absolute favorite person on BF morning! A girlfriend of mine usually has me pick up one or two things - but then, we swap. We go to different stores and pick up what we can for each other. For me, BF is all about teamwork - I'll even help complete strangers get what they want if I can. Since I'm usually at the front of the line, I generally can't really get past the throng anyways, so rather than fight the crowd, I help them so I have an easier path out. I've never had any problems getting everything I want on BF while still helping other people.
love2beurwifey Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 As long as they give me the money up front I don't mind shopping. I usually do the shopping for my brother in law. He always gives me extra money for myself afterwards. I love shopping so either way it wouldnt bother me
queenki Posted October 23, 2006 Author Posted October 23, 2006 Nope. I wouldn't have a problem saying no to those people who are able to go BF shopping themselves. There are so many situations that could deter one from enjoying their experience with 'extra' stuff to get (imo). Lets say for example that someone wants you to get them a special type of Barbie and you aren't even heading towards that aisle that can 1) Make you get off your game plan 2) Due to the extra turn- could make you stay in line longer and possibly make you miss out on another deal thats at another store. Then worst case scenario could be that you run into some rude crazy BF shopper thats stare is so filled with hot hunger that she makes you look like Frosty The Snow(wo)man. On the flip side if I were to go BF shopping for an able person (which is a wide stretch) It would be ~ 1) Someone who I asked, as in 'Do you want me to pick up something for you?' 2) The money would have to be upfront. 3) I would let them know in my asking- that I would be able to do so if/when all my shopping is complete or I am in that section and am willing to pick up ___ amount/type of items. 4) The fee of gas money would be discussed...sorry but my car doesn't run on 'purchases'. #4 I kidd....kinda. I have no problem getting anything for my grandparents, or a sick relative, etc. I will even go out of my way for them (include it in my game plan). But I am talking about someone who is just plain LAZY:gdsleep: meaning they just dont want to go out because you are going and they want a ton of things. If I am getting the same item, its not a problem to pick up an additional item, but usually its things that are out of my way, or at a store I have no interests at. And my car doesnt run off of purchases either, I am going to have to remember that one.
kalle1212 Posted October 23, 2006 Posted October 23, 2006 usually no, let the lazy ones get up. But last year it worked in my favor. At kb toys they were giving I think a 10-20 gc if you spent over 100.00. The things I wanted from there did not make it to 100.00 but when I added my lazy friends things it did! And if they want stuff from kohls, you could make out too because they usually give you 10 kohl bucks back for every 50 you spend.
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