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Did you Score Big on Black Friday?

Michele Mathews — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:32:14 +0000

I was going to try to get out and shop for Black Friday, but I did most of the cooking on Thanksgiving. So ... I was exhausted and the sales started early Thursday night.

My husband and father-in-law thought that they could roll up to Kmart Thursday morning right before the doors opened at 6am and score a great deal on a TV

Black Friday News Round-Up: Guns, Fights, Hog-In-Heat Stink Bombs, and Child Abandonment

Gunner Jackson — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:40:31 +0000

According to the experts, this year’s Black Friday deals were only so-so. But that didn’t stop us from the annual violence, fights, and riots that people use as Exhibit A when they criticize America. Here are some of the “highlights” . . . #1.) Child Abandonment in Massachusetts. The signature moment of this year’s Black [...]

Here's A Black Friday Stampede To Make You Glad You Didn't Leave The House

Dan Seitz — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:00:52 +0000

Here’s the Saturday-after-Thanksgiving tradition: a smartphone video of a Black Friday riot. This is in Moultrie, GA, and the swarms of people are grabbing cheap pay-as-you-go smartphones. But it’s not the only shame to be happening, as the clip you’ve seen elsewhere isn’t legit. The Daily Telegraph, you know, an august news organization paid to [...]

The Chaos and Havoc of Black Friday 2012

John Riggs — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:40:25 +0000

Well, Black Friday is a thing of the past. I know, it’s still, technically, ‘Black Friday’ but the madness of the rush in the early hours or late Thanksgiving hours is what Black Friday conjurers up. Here is a crazy video of people risking the safety of themselves as well as others to save a [...]

Do You Approve of 'Black Friday' Starting on Thanksgiving Day? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:28:42 +0000

The big gimmick this Thanksgiving season is retailers beginning their Black Friday sales on Thursday, a day previously reserved for turkey and football with the family. This has understandably annoyed retail employees, who now have to work on what was previously a holiday. It also isn’t necessarily winning over consumers. According to a survey from Google [...]

People Getting Trampled During Black Friday Stampedes [VIDEO]

John Riggs — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:03:30 +0000

Every time I think I need to leave the house early Friday (or, now-a-days, late Thursday) just to save a few bucks on items, all I need to do is watch this video and know that I’m much safer at home. The video comes from buynothingdosomething.org – they want you to stay home and stay [...]

Watch Some Deer Get a Head Start on Black Friday

Donald Deane — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:52:09 +0000

Everyone knows that the day after Thanksgiving -- aka Black Friday -- is the busiest day of the year for shopping. But apparently three wild deer got a bit confused as to the date and showed up at Kohl's department store four days early.

What's the Longest That You've Ever Waited in Line for Something?

Michele Mathews — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:28:52 +0000

There is a lady in California who started waiting in line at a Best Buy last Wednesday for Black Friday. That’s over a week! The longest that I’ve ever waited in line on Black Friday is about an hour. What’s the longest that you’ve ever waited in line for something and what was it?

We Can't Call it Black Friday Anymore … Now What do We Call it?

Michele Mathews — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:47:58 +0000

I have always LOVED Black Friday, but this year some retail stores are opening on Thanksgiving evening. Walmart announced it's opening at 8pm and Target at 9pm on Thursday night.

We always have a big Thanksgiving dinner at our house and spend time with family and friends that we don't get to see or spend time with often

Nordstrom Not Decorating for Christmas until after Thanksgiving!

Cefus — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:30:19 +0000

I have to say that I'm more than thrilled with this Nordstrom sign going around on Facebook. I don't have a problem with retail stores trying to make money this holiday season, and it makes since to promote sale items this time of year. What bugs me is the fact that some stores will mess with "Black Friday" tradition just to make a buck. Last time I checked Thanksgiving was the Thursday before black Friday, and that means most

Target Releases 'Black Friday' Ad

Gunner Jackson — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:56:14 +0000

Target recently released a preview of their ‘Black Friday’ ad, and it looks like they will be following the trend of stores opening on Thanksgiving Night. According to their Black Friday ad, they will be opening at 9pm on Thursday November 22nd. Click Here to check out the ad.

Woman pepper sprays other Black Friday shoppers

tomreddick — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:28:38 +0000

The associated press is reporting that a Los Angeles woman shot pepper spray to keep shoppers from merchandise she wanted during a Black Friday sale, and 20 people suffered minor injuries, authorities said. The incident occurred shortly after 10:20 p.m. Thursday in a crowded Los Angeles-area Walmart as shoppers hungry for deals were let inside [...]

Black Friday Roundup – Survival Guides, Tips, Gift Ideas and More

Townsquare Media — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:25:30 +0000

Black Friday is one of the most stressful days of the year, and thanks to even earlier hours leaking into our Thanksgiving time, the stress will last more than a day. In order to make your whole experience a little less crazed, we've brought together the best of everything you need to know. How to

Start Your Computers!!! Here Are Your Sites For Black Friday/Cyber Monday

tomreddick — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:22:55 +0000

As Black Friday and its online sibling Cyber Monday approach, here are some websites that provide information on what products to buy, when to buy them and assurance that you’re not missing a deal. www.consumersearch.com: If you’re at the starting point and not sure exactly which digital camera or espresso machine to buy, this site [...]

Black Friday Deals Every Pet Owner Should Know About

Vetstreet Editors — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:34:46 +0000

Planning to get a jump on your holiday shopping this week? Don’t forget man’s best friend — a variety of pet retailers are offering steals and deals for the dog and cat sets on Black Friday. Get out there early and get Fido what he really wants for the holidays this year!

5 Things You Shouldn't Buy on Black Friday

Shauna Wright — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:28:00 +0000

leejordan / stampendous / bcinfrance / pedrokwezi / anthonydecosta, Flickr Savvy buyers know Black Friday can be one of the best days of the year to find terrific bargains, but not all items are such great deals. In order to better your experience on that infamous shopping day, here are some things you may want [...]

Florida Woman Shows How Excited She Is for Best Buy's Black Friday Sale [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:59:10 +0000

Some stores have made headlines this week for opening their doors to Black Friday shoppers on Thanksgiving night instead of the following day, but for one young Florida woman, even that’s not early enough.