katkat777 Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Aww don't be depressed! Seriously, I got some great deals online last year and I plan to expand my online BF purchasing this year! It was so easy! It beats standing in the cold, getting pushed around. I just sat in my kitchen, grabbed some Thanksgiving leftovers (mmm pumpkin pie!) got on my laptop and shopped away! I bought most of my neices and nephews gifts online. The added bonus is Gottadeal has the info on those great deals and all u have to do is click on the link and your there!
xirian Posted October 18, 2009 Posted October 18, 2009 I haven't even bothered going into stores the past few years, the online deals were good. This year I definitely can't, I had back surgery too. Because of the location of my herniated disc (T spine) they had to go through my chest, remove a rib, and deflate the lungs so I wouldn't dare go out in a crowd, I feel enough pain without being squished around. The last time I bothered to go out I got the last few pairs of pants from old navy, then I went online and noticed their 'in store specials' were the same on the website. I don't think its actually worth going to the store at all anymore.
OceanDancer Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 Any word on who is offering their door buster deals online as well as in stores? I know Wal-Mart has in the past, but I am not sure who else. I am thinking I may get my *hot* items first online then head to the stores for the rest.
bigjimslade Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 Good Morning and Welcome to the community! Mpst of the stores do offer some Doorbusters and items online for BF. We have sub-forums for the major stores so once the ads get posted you may want to look there to see what each store is doing. Some stores will offer all and some will only offer some items. If you have any questions please let us know! Any word on who is offering their door buster deals online as well as in stores? I know Wal-Mart has in the past, but I am not sure who else. I am thinking I may get my *hot* items first online then head to the stores for the rest.
monster2369 Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 i will also be doing my shopping online this yr...only from a cruise ship. I hope I can find some good deals!
Brad Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 Again, just so everyone knows the plans for online BF shopping here on the site: 1. We'll set up a temporary sub-forum about a week or so before BF where we'll post threads for each store's online BF sale, including exact days/times that the online sales will start. This is always the most popular forum the week of BF. This forum will also have Cyber Monday sale information. You can discuss each store's online sale in it's own dedicated thread. 2. We'll have a page set up that will show all the items you can buy online at the BF ad prices at that time. We'll update this page continuously (we have a lot of helpers for this) from Wednesday through Saturday. Also, when you browse the lists of ad items on the site, items with a blue shopping cart icon can be ordered online at the ad price. So just keep coming to the site (and forums) and you won't miss anything. We cover the online BF sales more thoroughly than any other site.
Marcster Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 We cover the online BF sales more thoroughly than any other site.And more deals after Black Friday, not to mention a community that's second to none that'll keep you coming back even after Black Friday. http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/Yes/highfive.gif
bpr Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 I jumped on a BF deal for $1 memory cards and flash drives, only to have half of my order cancelled from Radio Shack without any reason several days later. Those were the only things I needed that year and didn't bother going out on BF because I thought my shopping was done. I was told by them that I was lucky the entire order wasn't cancelled. Great customer service. I'm going to shop more online this year, but I certainly won't be shopping at RS.I should change my name. I feel like the king of cancellations(that's why I mention it in my signature). Last year I got online orders cancelled by Radio Shack, Best Buy, NEX, Sears, and ToysRUs(there may have been more). So be careful with some of your BF shopping online.
bfaddict1977 Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 I'm sure this has been asked before, so forgive me, but I cannot find the answer. Since most stores seem to be opening up at midnight and I cannot and will not drag my kids along that early(lol) will I still get the same exact deals online? For instance, I hear there's a possible $99 netbook at walmart. Will that be online too or no? I am 95% done my shopping. My biggest stops bf are toys r us, target, walmart, and probably disney store, depending on cash:) But I really want that $99 netbook. And if tru has video game sales and all will they be the same online? Does online shopping usually offer free shipping? Thanks.
Brad Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 I'm sure this has been asked before, so forgive me, but I cannot find the answer. Since most stores seem to be opening up at midnight and I cannot and will not drag my kids along that early(lol) will I still get the same exact deals online? For instance, I hear there's a possible $99 netbook at walmart. Will that be online too or no? I am 95% done my shopping. My biggest stops bf are toys r us, target, walmart, and probably disney store, depending on cash:) But I really want that $99 netbook. And if tru has video game sales and all will they be the same online? Does online shopping usually offer free shipping? Thanks.We won't know exactly which items will be online until they actually go on sale. Same thing with free shipping. The store that offer it now will still have it. Others might add it for certain items. Again, you won't know for sure until it happens. If WM has a $99 netbook, I'm guessing most if not all of the stock will go to stores and not online.
bfaddict1977 Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 so are the bf sales as good online? Just trying to see what time I should attempt heading out if online shopping isn't worth it.
Marcster Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 so are the bf sales as good online? Just trying to see what time I should attempt heading out if online shopping isn't worth it.Typically, door busters are not offered online (the ones offered for specific periods of time, such as 5 am - 11 am on BF).
bfaddict1977 Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 ok so then basically online i won't find my laptop for $99 or good camera deals?
mrs pookie Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 Does anyone know what stores offer the same deals online and instore. I'm trying to avoid the whole store scene. Thanks :
bfaddict1977 Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 yes tat's what I'm trying to find out. I've never shopped online.
JohnnyLaRue Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 Ok if I chose to online shop how fast does the product get shipped to me? If I buy something online on BF will it get to me before the 5th of Dec?
bpr Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 Ok if I chose to online shop how fast does the product get shipped to me? If I buy something online on BF will it get to me before the 5th of Dec?There are too many variables to answer that question. If you pay an outrageous price for overnight shipping, then I'd say you could get it by Dec 5th. If you use standard shipping, it might take a little longer. It depends on when a warehouse ships, what method, and how far away you live. So there is no 'correct' answer .
DramaQueenLucy Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 I am doing most of my shopping online this year like I did last year...it worked out great for me only went out to go to walmart and then right back home!
shopperpro Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 Is the forum related to on-line shopping up yet? Thanks.
SweetCanela Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 ok so then basically online i won't find my laptop for $99 or good camera deals?$99 laptop no, $279 laptop with printer, bag anti-virus software, wireless mouse yes and great deals on cameras for $79 yes. I get all my electronics on-line and I go to the stores for things people are not fighting for like clothes.
Brad Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 Is the forum related to on-line shopping up yet? Thanks.Not yet, although the page where we list items that can be ordered at BF prices is up (there's not much on there yet though): http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/Online
2000SE Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 Just remember that you might not get things in time for Christmas when shopping online, this happened to me last year with Target and Dell. Plus I was hit with different shipping cost since it came in piece mail
bpr Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 One thing to keep in mind; your items can be cancelled too. I had at least 5 items cancelled from buying on BF; hours later and even a week later. Hence my signature.
starbeck96 Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 I have bought from Toys R Us on BF... Was able to order by 1am (yes, I stay up all night and never sleep the night before BF lol). NEVER order from Radio Shack. 2 years in a row I've had my order cancelled through them. They are horrible.Hey I was just wondering if the shipping rates for Toys R Us on BF are discounted because their shipping rates are usually rather high.
lelee24 Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 Best Deal last year was the 2 for $33 Fathead Wall Decals. I set the alarm for midnight. Actually had the computer beside me. My son was thrilled!!How did you hear about that...been looking at some Fathead for DS9. I wonder if they'll do something like that again?
jrawla Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 I did all of my shopping online last year and had great success. As others have said, you won't get any Doorbuster deals, but there's still plenty of great sales to be had. One thing that worked very well for me last year: I was shopping at multiple stores and wanted to make sure to get my orders in as soon as the sale went live. Many stores will let you save a shopping cart. I did it with JCPenny, Kohls, and I think Kmart. I did my shopping early, saved my cart and when the sale started, I just logged in and went straight to checkout. The prices were automatically adjusted and I was done in seconds. I'm hoping this strategy works again this year. Good luck.
tsa Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 I did all of my shopping online last year and had great success. As others have said, you won't get any Doorbuster deals, but there's still plenty of great sales to be had. One thing that worked very well for me last year: I was shopping at multiple stores and wanted to make sure to get my orders in as soon as the sale went live. Many stores will let you save a shopping cart. I did it with JCPenny, Kohls, and I think Kmart. I did my shopping early, saved my cart and when the sale started, I just logged in and went straight to checkout. The prices were automatically adjusted and I was done in seconds. I'm hoping this strategy works again this year. Good luck.I did that with Sears also and it worked like a charm. Gonna' try it again this year. Although the midnight TRU ad is throwing my schedule WAY OFF.
jdrd90 Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 How did you hear about that...been looking at some Fathead for DS9. I wonder if they'll do something like that again?I'm actually the one who posted that deal lol. I got the offer in an email that evening and couldn't believe my eyes. I couldn't get here to post fast enough lol.
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