https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:12:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday/page/2#post-409996 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:22:29 +0000 prettylizy 409996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No way!! Crowds and craziness like that are NOT my thing. We just try and get our shopping done before Dec 1 so we don't have to deal with Christmas crowds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday/page/2#post-409968 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:51:19 +0000 lemondrop 409968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not my thing, I figure any money I'd save is wasted by spending so much time in line. I also detest crowds, getting up early, and the concept of making someone work on Thanksgiving. </p> <p>I will look for a few specific things online, but that's about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday/page/2#post-409947 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:29:19 +0000 banana 409947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never done it but I'm always tempted to! I hate long lines though. Makes me angry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday/page/2#post-409295 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:58:14 +0000 yoursilverlining 409295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We never have in the past because my sleep and day off work has been more important than a deal, and because I hate hate hate dealing with crowds. This year we will be begrudgingly going out because we happen to need to purchase several large ticket items like a washer and dryer set and Lowes has the set we want for $800 off! I’ll be a woman on a mission though – directly to the item we need and OUT we go! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday/page/2#post-409278 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:49:46 +0000 mediagirl 409278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have in the past but found it was never worth getting up at crazy hours or dealing with the crowds. I won't be shopping Friday or Monday this year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday/page/2#post-408570 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:30:15 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 408570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarac: Word. i'd rather pay the extra $$ and shop in peace! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday/page/2#post-408530 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:59:55 +0000 sarac 408530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not for a moment. There is no material good that I want enough to deal with that kind of crap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-408522 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:53:09 +0000 Mrs. Bee 408522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never do. Tried it once many years ago and it was too crazy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-408515 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:45:05 +0000 littlek 408515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, I don't like the crowds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-408309 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:33:24 +0000 ladyfingers 408309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope! I hate crowds and I love sleeping in. I also think it would just make me spend money I wouldn't otherwise. Unless I really needed something like our TV or fridge broke two days before, I don't think I'll ever do Black Friday. Now Cyber Monday, maybe, if I was in the market for something (but I'm not in the market for anything that's on sale this year). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-408179 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:42:17 +0000 kayakgirl73 408179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used too, but not much anymore. we usually didn't get to the mall until late morning since we lived an hour away. I have gone and bought my last two laptops on Black Friday, but since they weren't the real cheap ones I waited until around 11:00 to head out. I might do some online stuff. I also might do small business Saturday since I will be in my home town and they have lots of cute gift shops. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-408074 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:56:15 +0000 MediaNaranja 408074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never saw the appeal. I usually have Friday as a vacation day, why would I stress myself out by shopping with the crazies? I'd much rather sleep in, eat leftovers, and hang out with family! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-408067 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:53:03 +0000 Mrsbells 408067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never gone out at mightnight or crazy hours, but I do like cyber monday deals, thats how we got our crib,dresser and changer for only 199 for all 3!<br /> I also do go out on friday evening and see whats left of the sales </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-408022 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:30:29 +0000 Mrs. Blue 408022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm anti-Black Friday. Mostly because there are very few deals that are so good that I find it worthwhile to (1) stand in line and fight the crowds, and (2) leave my Thanksgiving leftovers and laziness for! :) I'm more of a decorate for Christmas on Black Friday kind of girl! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-408008 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:27:28 +0000 heffalump 408008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ive never done it. Chanukah shopping is nothing like Christmas shopping for us.... I might have spent $25 on lo total. I get it for people who have to get a lot of gifts, but I don't. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-407995 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:21:27 +0000 autumnlove 407995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have zero interest in Black Friday sales but I did go to Target at 6am to do regular shopping! No crowds since the madness started at midnight! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-407987 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:18:02 +0000 twodoghouse 407987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last year we ordered a TV from Amazon on Black Friday, but that's the only time I've ever shopped on Black Friday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-407970 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:12:36 +0000 Maysprout 407970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No black friday for me I hate crowds, but I do look for sale online on Monday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-407969 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:12:23 +0000 Rock n Roll 407969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. I hate lines and crowds WAY more than I like getting a deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-407966 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:11:01 +0000 JoJoGirl 407966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only reason I'd leave my house on Black Friday is to go to the movies - preferably NOT in a mall. I stay far, far away from shopping that day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-407961 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:09:55 +0000 Andrea 407961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't participate either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-407957 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:08:41 +0000 heartonastring 407957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I celebrate Buy Nothing Day instead :) I'll spare you all my annual Black Friday rant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-407895 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:48:43 +0000 tororojo 407895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@highwire: The one good thing about working Black Friday is you're already out in the madness...so it's easy to snag a few deals!</p> <p>@Smurfette: I think in years to come, stores will be open by lunchtime on Thanksgiving...it gets earlier every year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-407892 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:47:54 +0000 mrsjazz 407892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never done Black Friday. I worked in retail years ago and had to work on Black Friday--people are crazy!</p> <p>I will probably take advantage of some Cyber Monday sales, but I prefer online shopping because I'm not one of those girls who is in to going shopping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-407888 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:47:22 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 407888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've done it before, but I'm not this year! I'm going to see if I can find a good deal on an ereader online, but I'm not going to any stores. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-407881 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:44:34 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 407881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Heck no! There is no way I could handle the crowds on black Friday. And I've never tried cyber Monday either. I'm usually a wait until Christmas Eve shopper. I know, the crowds are horrible then too, but by then I'm forced to go shopping. Procrastinator? Why yes I am! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-407875 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:42:28 +0000 Smurfette 407875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alie: @tororojo: I agree. One thing to have them come in at midnight or one Friday morning. But if the stores are opening at 8 or 9 on Thursday, then you know they are getting there at 5 or 6. Those employees deserve to spend the holidays with their families as much as the big wigs that made the decision will be. Cause you know they aren't working at the stores. </p> <p>Heck next year, are they going to open at noon on Thanksgiving? </p> <p>I will make sure to fill up my car with gas tomorrow cause I don't even want to stop for that since I feel bad those people have to work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-407868 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:39:43 +0000 DillonLion 407868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tororojo: the only time I've ever done Black Friday was when I worked retail. It still gives me nightmares lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-407865 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:38:04 +0000 tororojo 407865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: I'm anti-stores opening on Thanksgiving night--I think it's super crappy for employees! I also don't do movies or restaurants on Turkey Day for that reason. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-not-do-black-friday#post-407864 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:38:03 +0000 DillonLion 407864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. Early mornings, huge crowds, blowing a ton of money? Count me out. </p>