hacksolo Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/14/news/companies/walmart_blackfriday/index.htm?cnn=yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The End Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Thanks for posting this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CS.Dean Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 The pieces they released will really draw attention to themselves. The 50in TV for $798 will be a BIG draw. Looks like they are trying to draw back the customers they have lot over recent years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerReuv Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Do you think Walmart will send one of their snarky letters to CNN next year!???:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CS.Dean Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 They seem to think CNN will be their friend.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerosmithgirl Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I really want to see the ad! Looks like this may be the place to be this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdiggity Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Thank you for posting this!!It gives me hope that someone will have a good ad!! I want to see that ad!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamapenguin Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 How will I ever figure out where to go first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrstoots Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I was waiting to see how long it would take for this article to end up here! Thanks for posting...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneyhopper Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I actually have to say, besides the XBox Bundle, that I'm not yet impressed with Wal-Mart's. I'll reserve judgment though until the whole ad comes out and we can get some details. The $798 50 Inch Samsung Plasma HDTV isn't really a steal unless it's 1080p. Best Buy is clearing out their 52" 720p's right now for a comparable price. If it's 1080p, then yeah, it's worth spending the night in the store. The $128 Magnavox Blu-Ray I'm assuming is the one that's currently $198. The real question for me is whether it's worth the $50 (at Sears or through Price Match) to move up from entry level to a much much much better player in the Sony BDP-S350 (BD Live Capability). If the Uniflame grill is one of their 68,000 BTU deals, it's definitely worth checking out at $179. I suppose we'll just have to wait like everyone else until 11/24 to get some confirmation on this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bflip552 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Where do you see that BB is selling 52" 720p for around $800???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneyhopper Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I was inside their Mansfield, TX store yesterday. They had them stacked up in the front. Looked to be a clearance. I got the Sanyo 46" 1080p last week, so I wasn't really interested in a 720p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissy72 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 In the CNN article it says the ad was leaked. I searched hi and lo on the internet and still cannot find it. Last year I found it hidden in what I think is called a tangent site. If it has been leaked I would think you would be able to find it somewhere. I wonder how true this is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger97498 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I cant wait for the walmart ad thats one place i could deal with having to camp out in because ours we can camp out inside because its a 24 super walmart now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccabefamily29 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 In the CNN article it says the ad was leaked. I searched hi and lo on the internet and still cannot find it. Last year I found it hidden in what I think is called a tangent site. If it has been leaked I would think you would be able to find it somewhere. I wonder how true this is.I have tried to find it also..glad I am not the only one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcsoon Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 The xbox and the BR player are good deals. The TV is just ok, you can pick it up today at frys.com for $877 with free shipping and no tax for some. The walmart sneek peak today is at least promising for some decent deals on BF. Thanks OP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkahunafish Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 they aren't going to have very many 50" plasmas.... maybe 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batojefe Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Based on this info, I think they are going to own Christmas shopping this year. I wonder if Target is going to improve their electronics selection? So far, CC looks like #1, and Walmart #2. BB is a distant #3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffPerk Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Walmart is really heavy into the security of their BF ad, the ad was printed the start of November, but printers could not ship to newspapers/mailhouses until Wednesday 11/12 & all deliveries had to completed Thursday 11/13. Since the story was posted today, I guess CNN got a copy from someone @ a newspaper or mailhouse because there is no way a copy of the ad got out of any of the printing plants that printed the ad. WM had security & employees @ all printing plants that printed their ad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy4Matt Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I'm thinking it was leaked to CNN by Walmart themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MICKEY3601 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I'm thinking it was leaked to CNN by Walmart themselves.I agree 100%!! I also wonder if CNN is getting the same warm, loving letter from WM lawyers that Gottadeal got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelic680 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I also found this Magnavox Blu-ray player drops from $198 to $128 (a BDP-S300 might still be a better value) 50-inch Samsung plasma of unspecified resolution is only $798 (720p, bet on it) Xbox 360 + Guitar Hero III & wireless guitar pack (all the real plastic guitar aficionados have moved on to Rock Band 2) drops in for $199. $398 HP desktop PC $175 gas grill http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/14/walmart-black-friday-doorbuster-deals-leak-out-early-well-slee/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I also found this Magnavox Blu-ray player drops from $198 to $128 (a BDP-S300 might still be a better value) 50-inch Samsung plasma of unspecified resolution is only $798 (720p, bet on it) Xbox 360 + Guitar Hero III & wireless guitar pack (all the real plastic guitar aficionados have moved on to Rock Band 2) drops in for $199. $398 HP desktop PC $175 gas grill http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/14/walmart-black-friday-doorbuster-deals-leak-out-early-well-slee/ Those are the exact same items and prices in the CNN story. No new info there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countingcrow Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 The Blu-Ray player is junk, Best Buy sells the same model under the Insignia name, and it performs far worse then any Samsung or Sony Blu-Ray player. It is very slow and unresponsive, and does a poor job in playing, and lacks many useful features other players have. The $179 player from Sears is the best deal going on Blu-Ray players right now. The Sony 350 model has excellent video and sound quality, and has BD Live for connecting to the Internet for updates and extra content. Hopefully Best Buy will react and will drop the price on the Sony player for Black Friday as well, to give everyone a chance to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wx4svr Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 =( I really REALLY hope there is more to this! No one has a TV for me yet! 32" LCD with a GOOD name brand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarerice Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 The Xbox deal will make Walmart my first stop! I also need a new microwave and 25.00 sounds great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineeDay1 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 didnt CNN also get a leak last year? WM probably gave it to them so we would keep talking about the ad even if we couldnt see it.. i HOPE they pull it out but im not betting any money they do.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imginah Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I planned on buying ZERO Christmas purchases at Walmart this year. I planned on boycotting them from wrapping paper to scotch tape to crackers and gift tags. I was going to take 100% of my buying power to someone else's doorstep in protest to the lack of empathy to folks who used to use layaways. But on seeing the CNN article, and realizing I can get an Xbox AND the guitar hero game and guitar for $199.92 I have changed my mind. But only to the point of purchasing those two items. I have finished ALL my shopping in record time this year, and those Xboxes were the only things left on my absolutely must have list. Seriously, if I had to drive 100 miles one way to get the same thing for the same price somewhere else I would. hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imginah Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 And I don't understand alot about electronics, but what the heck is the hububb about blu-ray? I don't own one and I don't think I'm missing out on anything. Will all DVDs be blu-ray eventually or is it just another gimmick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamieva Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 $128 for the Blu Ray that is a definite for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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