heavenlysshine Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Do all stores do this? I just talked to an acquaintance and gave her a heads up about gottadeal and the Walmart ad being up now. She said that she works at Target and that she is scheduled for BF morning and that employees are allowed to shop before the doors are open to the public. I'm wondering if all stores allow this. I know a lot of you have complained that Target (and Kmart especially) don't have enough early bird items stocked. This may be your reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunniq Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I don't remember Target having doorbusters last year, but I usually make Target my last or next to last stop and I haven't had a problem getting the items on my list. Kmart, when I shopped there (stopped because of customer service issues) there were always items that I wanted that were gone in minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mmy Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Most stores won't let the employees buy doorbusters. I've seen posts of BB employees waiting in line with the rest of us common folk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebirth Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I don't think so, the computers/cash register won't have the sale prices up until 5am or 6am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikefree Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 When I worked at Wal-Mart the employees weren't allowed to shop early. If you had to work, you had to find someone to wait in line and purchase the item for you, just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 The major players (BB, Walmart, Frys, CC) don't allow employees to shop before BF for BF items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stationchief Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 The major players (BB, Walmart, Frys, CC) don't allow employees to shop before BF for BF items.Unfortunately, that's true. It's mostly due to the limited quantity of doorbuster items. If employes could shop for those before the doors opened, there'd be none left. Fortunately the wife, a WM employee, works nights so blitz-day line waiting is no problem here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
immortaljackwest Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I used to work at BB and I know I was allow a couple of item from the BB Doorbuster, but none of the really big items Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavenlysshine Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 Obviously Target does it. I remember a post saying that Target employees were hoarding Elmos. I also remember standing in line like 10th person back with my mom at Target a few years ago so she could get some game system. By the time she got back there (and she's pretty fast) they were GONE! Most of the ppl in front of us (like me) headed straight for the toys. Something about Target and Kmart is just not right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavatar Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I've worked at Target on BF and they didn't let us shop before the store opened. I'm sure that with any chain there are just some managers who let things slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofthree Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 When I worked at Target, employees who were scheduled to work in the morning were allowed to grab up anything they wanted, put them in the office, then purchase them on break or lunch for the deals. I thought this was unfair to those people who waited in line for hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShoeHorn Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 When I worked at Target, employees who were scheduled to work in the morning were allowed to grab up anything they wanted, put them in the office, then purchase them on break or lunch for the deals. I thought this was unfair to those people who waited in line for hours.Tough for those who have to wait in line. It's a perk if the company (or particular store) lets you do it. You don't work there, and until the advent of this and other sites, only a select few management or ad handlers got the early up on what would be on sale for Black Friday. Now that it can be seen as fair game for ads to become public knowledge weeks in advance, even the associates have to battle for items as well. If you're willing to wait 6 hours for a store to open for a laptop or even choice power tools, you're better than I am in that respect. If I manage to tuck one away for myself, again, it's a perk. You'll get to hit several stores and wait in many lines. I'm stuck there working on year 6 of not getting to partake in doing the same. If the cost of that hassle is a nice little drill for $10that you don't get...that's even better. Don't get me wrong. If wherever an employee works has to work has to find someone to stand in the line for hours because they have to be fair, I could see where people could agree. If the employee is single or has no family, they are shut out if they're working that shift completely. That's also unfortunate. Not that I'm bitter or anything. I'll love my drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkilugi Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Tough for those who have to wait in line. It's a perk if the company (or particular store) lets you do it. You don't work there, and until the advent of this and other sites, only a select few management or ad handlers got the early up on what would be on sale for Black Friday. You'll get to hit several stores and wait in many lines. I'm stuck there working on year 6 of not getting to partake in doing the same. If the cost of that hassle is a nice little drill for $10that you don't get...that's even better. Not that I'm bitter or anything. I'll love my drill. You have made the choice to work in retail knowing that you will need to work every BF. It is not my fault that I work in a job that doesn't require me to work on that day so I can go shopping. Listen I don't begrudge you your deals but I do think there is a problem if we are talking about a limited item - like say a laptop where there are only 15 in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntfuller Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Ok, WM people aren't supposed to shop early, but I'm telling you they do. The register works fine and has all the right prices. I should know, I was there at 3 am last year filling up my basket along with several others. Do they get in trouble for stuff like that? YES, if they get caught, and last year they did! So I'm betting that things will be different now. I was at a tiny Hometown store that doesn't have a problem with crowds and riots, so that's probably why management didn't get in too much trouble. Had it been a high volume supercenter...the outcome may have been different. Don't hang me for admitting that. I'm not totally proud of it:smirk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtdoda Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Tough for those who have to wait in line. It's a perk if the company (or particular store) lets you do it. You don't work there, and until the advent of this and other sites, only a select few management or ad handlers got the early up on what would be on sale for Black Friday. Now that it can be seen as fair game for ads to become public knowledge weeks in advance, even the associates have to battle for items as well. If you're willing to wait 6 hours for a store to open for a laptop or even choice power tools, you're better than I am in that respect. If I manage to tuck one away for myself, again, it's a perk. You'll get to hit several stores and wait in many lines. I'm stuck there working on year 6 of not getting to partake in doing the same. If the cost of that hassle is a nice little drill for $10that you don't get...that's even better. Don't get me wrong. If wherever an employee works has to work has to find someone to stand in the line for hours because they have to be fair, I could see where people could agree. If the employee is single or has no family, they are shut out if they're working that shift completely. That's also unfortunate. Not that I'm bitter or anything. I'll love my drill. More power to ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I worked at Home Depot and we were allowed to grab anything we wanted as long as we paid for it before leaving that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wright1baby Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 If the employee is single or has no family, they are shut out if they're working that shift completely. That's also unfortunate. I am sorry...I don't understand what this has to do with BF?? I have worked MANY BF and was/am married with children and lots of family! All jobs have drawbacks. Thats why I have made a choice to NOT work in retail anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShoeHorn Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 If the employee is single or has no family, they are shut out if they're working that shift completely. That's also unfortunate. I am sorry...I don't understand what this has to do with BF?? I have worked MANY BF and was/am married with children and lots of family! All jobs have drawbacks. Thats why I have made a choice to NOT work in retail anymore! I meant that they might not have the ability to have someone else wait in line there for them. Therefore, they're shut out on getting access to the same deals everyone else gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
able Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 they shouldnt be allowed to...and i bet the corp dont like it ...but i have a feeling some managers allow it if they like the employee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaguy1010101010 Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I think retail employees should be able to shop before store opens because they have to work practically every holiday except for christmas and thanksgiving. Employers need to keep employees happy and if they work their butts off why not give them that incentive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2beurwifey Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I think its good that they get to shop but I think quanities should be limited . They have to work that day they wont be able to go anywhere else to shop even if they wanted to so it is only fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RealLivePrinces Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I don't see a problem with it. I love my job, but the fact remains no one should have to endure abuse and smile like most retail people do on BF. A handful of people shopping before the store opens to grouchy people? Small compensation. Kohl's typically allows employees to have early bird prices all day, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powell416 Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I have to agree with the last few posts. If you've never worked a BF in retail, you don't have a CLUE how much those employees deserve to get the same daels as the customers of the store they slave for all year round. Yes, there should be limitations, but for the abuse taken all day on BF, they should definately get SOME benefits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsy Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 My buddy works for Target and he said they are not allowed to to buy/grab items that are in the ad. He did say he may be able to strategically place some items for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrayZMama80 Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Yes I freeze my rear off every year to get deals. But, I feel if an employer allows employees to get in on a bit of the fun. Good for them. There are some people that, working in retail is the only way to support their families. Yes, they don't have to stand out in the cold all night like the rest of us. But man, they are putting up with all us nutso's all year round, as well as the craziest shopping day of the year. And I've seen some pretty nasty people giving cashiers and other employee's all sorts of trouble on that day. Bottom line is.. we all need to be able to have fun or whatever that day, as well as saving money for gifts for our family. And that means anyone who waits on me at any store.. I hope they got something out of standing there all day putting up with all that they have to on this day and missing out on the deals we all get to go for. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer0530 Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Sorry but I think it's a load of bull. My company doesn't give me the day off, I have to take a vacation day. If those employees want to shop on BF take a vacation day and get your butt out and stand in the cold along with the rest of us BF shoppers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidajo Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I think retail employees should be able to shop before store opens because they have to work practically every holiday except for christmas and thanksgiving. Employers need to keep employees happy and if they work their butts off why not give them that incentive?Then let the store have a seperate and additional quantity set aside for working employees. The problem is letting the employee take from the advertised quanity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhystycmom Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Sorry but I think it's a load of bull. My company doesn't give me the day off, I have to take a vacation day. If those employees want to shop on BF take a vacation day and get your butt out and stand in the cold along with the rest of us BF shoppers.Only problem is some places don't allow vacation time to be taken. A few years back my husband worked retail, and no vacation time was allowed during the morning BF rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoismom Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Geesh where is every ones spirt, No they cant do this I deserve this, Man oh man nothing but a bunch of bah hum bugs here. If they get something I wont, well if your number 11 and there is only 10 you wont get it any way. I braved the cold I deserve it, No one deserves anything. Every one works for it and not every one will get what they want. If a store allows thier employees to get a few things GOOD for them. Most work all night to bring you the things you want, Most will listen to you whine when they run out, I would not want to work at Walmart, Target, K-mart, Or best buy during this time. I have worked retail and every one worked the day after Thanksgiving no one got it off, just hours were staggered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerospace Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 At my walmart every employee works on black friday, from management down to the maintanence crews. While your not allowed to take items until the sale starts, we are the ones who know where everything is so its a no brainer to grab the item you want and keep it in the back until you have a break to pay for it. Its unlikely you would get in trouble unless you try to take several of one item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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