jade#1 Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 I wanted to take my kid with me on bf so i can get an extra item that i want, the ad said 1 per customer so she should count as another customer it doesnt state how old you have to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferg1221 Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 I would say it depends on how long, how many stores, and which stores. Some of these stores could get a little intimidating for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajdana726 Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 I take my son every year he is 13 now so this will be is 3rd year and he loves it. My friend brings her 14 year old too, here is the problem we go thru every year, they don't want to sell the big ticket items to kids, they tried telling me you had to be 18 to buy them, and of course i fight with them every time and win. But this year somethings are 1 Per Household, so don't know if i will get away with it this year, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcknight_collee Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 I would not take my 8 y\o but have taken my 14 y\o for the last 2 years I guess it depends on how mature your child is and how big he or she is my oldest son was a big kid at 12 he was 5"2 now is 5"6 and big enough to get what he wants and to get them himself even with someone from the store arguing with him. He sticks to what he wants and gets them to give in..aaawww..just like Mom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 I personally wouldn't dream of dragging my child through those crowds for that purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayhaysay Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 If she wants to go, sure. I'm taking my 11 yo with me this year and she's almost as excited as I am, lol. And yes, she should count as a customer just like anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorahCRV Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 My son & I have been BF'ing since he was 15 and he loves it (he's 19 now). But I don't think I would have taken a 10 year old girl - JMO:eyepoppin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimslade Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 I wanted to take my kid with me on bf so i can get an extra item that i want, the ad said 1 per customer so she should count as another customer it doesnt state how old you have to beIt just depends on how your BB works. Last year at the BB in Frisco, Texas they were checking IDs for the one per customer and a women did what you were going to do and they said no. I would keep an close eye on your child and wish you all the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigyn Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 hmm I would say it depends on how mature she was, because you have to realize you might loose her or she might need to go somewhere you can't be and be able to handle herself with other people. I can't imagine ppl being that mean to a little kid, but there are those type of ppl around. But then again even for my age I get trampled on by ppl who think they can do it! Personally I would let her come, it might be a fun adventure for her and you.. I used to love going with my mom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanni Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 My daughter is 10, I wouldn't hesitate to bring her, it really depends on the child..........My daughter is a bargain shopper, she gets a real kick out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Depends on what you are getting. I couldn't bring my 6 or 12 yr old as I buy for them that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms_mckenna Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 DD is 13 and loves to go, this will be her 3rd year. It really depends on the child and the area. We are a fairly small town as BF shopping goes so no major danger. I probably would not let her shop with me on BF if I was in Dallas or another major city. She has always gotten her own gift card etc. for waiting in line. Course she is my child so I cringe to think what she would do if they tried to tell her no she could not have a giveaway or buy something. Her best friend asked to go with us tonight and I told her that is fine as long as you and your mother both agree that you fend for yourself ... you keep up with you and stay with the group ... any lagging will get you waiting in the truck until your mom comes to get you. I guess she saw the seriousness in my face and decided not to go, her mom was dying laughing because she knows how insane I get about BF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnareBear Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Almost relating to the topic, I happen to be only 16 and this is my second year shopping on black friday. I might be going alone on Thanksgiving night to get some doorbusters but would the workers there hand me vouchers or would they think i'm just someone's kid to get another set of vouchers because unfortunately, my dad doesn't wish to be out in the cold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldandintheway Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Almost relating to the topic, I happen to be only 16 and this is my second year shopping on black friday. I might be going alone on Thanksgiving night to get some doorbusters but would the workers there hand me vouchers or would they think i'm just someone's kid to get another set of vouchers because unfortunately, my dad doesn't wish to be out in the cold?Whether or not you can get the tickets for the doorbusters depends on the store's manager. What I would do is call the store(s) you plan on camping out at and ask the manager if you can get them by yourself or do you need to have an adult present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenofshopping Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 My daughter is 10, I wouldn't hesitate to bring her, it really depends on the child..........My daughter is a bargain shopper, she gets a real kick out of it.haha, sounds like me at 10! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaderGCP Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I like the One Per Household rule. I always see family's of 3 or 4 getting multiples of one item just because they have their kids with them. I'm sure if they were the 2nd to last person who didn't get a ticket item because someone a few people from them decided to splurge and take numerous doorbusters with them they wouldn't be too happy either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullivan45648 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I took my 6 year old boy with me last year, he is aggresive sometimes also. It was a big mistake after 1 hour in line at best buy i could tell he was having trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoismom Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I like the One Per Household rule. I always see family's of 3 or 4 getting multiples of one item just because they have their kids with them. I'm sure if they were the 2nd to last person who didn't get a ticket item because someone a few people from them decided to splurge and take numerous doorbusters with them they wouldn't be too happy either. Dumb question, If you have a large family and more then one person wants the same item for Christmas and you have people waiting in line with you, I think you should get what you you waiting for, Example say they were having a door buster on on GBSP and I had three little ones and I wanted one for all three, I couldnt get one even though I had three people waiting in line with me, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyzmom Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 it really depends on the store...if you have 'three little ones' and you expect them to each get a ticket for an item, that's suggesting that they also have their own money and will be purchasing the item as well on their own a lot of stores are also cracking down on this and starting to go to the 'one per household' rule because of it....what if the store only has 10 and the first person is a mom and her 6 kids and they each get a ticket....not REALLY cheating, but I'm sure the 5th person in line would be plenty mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms_mckenna Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I hate one per household. My kids are 2 years apart and when they first came out with Tickle Me Elmo I had to wait in line twice because of this rule. That is also when we figured out that if we stand in line together for something we don't act like we know each other till we get the item in hand. We have never had a problem when it comes to DD not being able to get what she wants. I do think it is EXTREMELY unfair to tell a 13 year old that has stood in line for 2 hours with everyone else they are not worthy enough to get whatever. If you do the time you should get the reward period. We have never had a problem but I would call my local store to make sure that things will work out the way you want. Be sure and get names of who you talk to too. I usually make sure she has enough money in her pocket to pay for whatever the item is if I take my child with me ... just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronOnline Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Taking a 10 year old with ya for BF ? Seems a bit much to me just due to the craziness of it all and the hours. I mean, seriously, what are we teaching kids nowadays and, more importantly, what are they learning. Sure, on the outside it seems like a fun filled outing full of excitement trying to get cool stuff for home but tht is not all they will be seeing. Fights, pushing and shoving, name calling, mobbing, trampling, yelling, and all other forms of the uglier side of humanity all in order to gain a "thing" that we could live life without. Most people are NOT on their best behavior and that is fine when it is a bunch of adults involved but then you throw kids in the mix and it becomes something totally different. Personally, I think kids should be as far from the ugliness as possible (i.e. at home sleeping) while the older teens and adults go into the madhouse known as Black Friday shopping. I know some of you might think this post is melodramatic but, frankly, I could post about 35 videos from last year alone showing everything I just mentioned. It is a fact, not melodrama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgerswa Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I think you'd be crazy to take kids with you. They'll slow you down on getting the deals you want! Think-how are you going to lug a huge computer box, some cds, etc around with junior tagging along looking at gameboy games. Take him in to BB today-ask him what he wants "Santa" to get him and get it on friday-let him sleep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlpedder721 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 i would just cuz im 15 and im going alone and I dont want to be there with just a bunch of adults Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronOnline Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Well, if you had a 10 year old kid to take at 15 years old, I would have to say "BRAVO YOUNG MAN !!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DopeCracker Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Im 16 and Im goin alone. I cant wait for my bros to come visit me in the middle of the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronOnline Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Im 16 and Im goin alone. I cant wait for my bros to come visit me in the middle of the night."my bros" ? "middle of the night" ? If those aren't hoodlum terms I don't know what is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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