needanewcamera Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 I just looked at the Target ad and the Kmart thanksgiving ad and all i can say is Walmart shot themselves in the foot this year. I am normally a die hard Walmart BF shopper, but after the sucky sales last year and the big legal threat this year, i am happy with Target, Kmart, and am anxiously waiting for BB and CC - I don't really care at this point what Walmart has in their ad - Bring on BB:D
AndreaInNC Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 I don't really care either. I shopped WM last year, but that was because I really wanted the computer and because they were open 24 hrs. I'll gladly stay away from them this year.
amy0807 Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 I don't see Wal-mart beating those ads. I agree. I think they definitely hurt themselves in all of this.
afflictedmuse Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 I still remember going to Wal-Mart at 10:00 P.M. on Black Friday out of boredom and them still having pallets and pallets of their doorbusters. They really are just pathetic now. Oh well. I have confidence that whatever they do have I may consider purchasing, will be there when I drive past them on my way home.
Steakgoddess Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 I am usually in and out of Wal-Mart before the line is fully through the door. When I first started Black Friday shopping, I thought Wal-Mart was all that there was. Boy, was I naive!
lorilwayne Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 Unless WM has something that I REALLY need to get after frustration last year with trying to get an honest answer about their PM policy and then getting a differant answer when I got to check out will probably spend my waiting time somewhere else. Since we are going out of town packing the cold weather clothes to stand in line with the rest of the die-hards. I probably will venture over to WM depending on their sales however I do know that my list is already getting finalized and unless there is something big when the FINALLY release their ad I won't be there.
Kellylumbard Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 I have not checked any of the ads in detail yet. I am thinking walmart wont be a hot spot this year tho.
RaineeDay1 Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 The way I see it SWM you can wait INSIDE. In my area that will be a HUGE factor. I will be at BB i am sure for a laptop but if I did not need that I would opt for the warmth because my WM price matches BF items at other store with NO problem at all. Last year I PM a lot..
hinman Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 I wonder if wal-mart held out on their ad so that no other store could change their ads and get the stock in on time and compete wtih there sales. Just wondering. Hubby is the one who said that is why wal-mart is so stingy on releasing there ad.
crazymommy17801 Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 maybe walmart held out so they could change there prices to bet other prices.
lisajonathan00 Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 I dont think they will hurt as much as some think. Just think about all the people who dont search on the internet and dont know about the ads till than. I know alot of people whom dont get online, so I get the ads for them. So alot of people don't even know about the fight they put up this year.
Sacramentum Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 I for one, don't care about Walmart. Target is the store I go to. And Walmart's probably waiting to see everyone else's ad before they release their's on the 21st. That's why they threatened the legal action.. That's just my opinion. Wouldn't surprise me if it's true. But bring on BB and CC's ads! I wanna get my list done!
Guest Mom1979 Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 I got to PM at wal*mart during BF a couple years ago. I guess I need to check out Kmart & target's ad, we don't have any local but I'll PM anything.
Mugglemom Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 I banned Walmart's line two years ago when I was almost trampled! I was literally afraid for my life. They stacked up all their tv's and stuff around the departments, so when you went in a section, you couldn't get out! It was MAYHEM! People were screaming and crying. I vowed never to get in their line again. Last year I waltzed in at about 5:15 after all the nonsense, grabbed all my stuff, and checked out. Of course I wasn't going for any laptops or big ticket items. But I did avoid all the chaos of "the line."
julz0420 Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 We usually hit Wal Mart first then hit Target even though we know we'll be about 5000th people in line. After all the crap they've pulled along with Targets ad, we are going to be in line there at 4am and IF we feel like it, we'll hit wal mart later. (though its doubtful since we'll have other stops to make )
retosha Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 Not really impressed with Target so I personally am awaiting Walmarts ad to see the deals. Even though I am pisted about the legal threat if the deals are good....I'll be there.... Bring on the ad.................
shanni Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 Where I live there is a Walmart, a Rite Aid, and dollar stores............I have to go to Walmart, but I bring all my ads with me and go there to price match Toys R Us and other stores.
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