So, did you participate in the madness?

I went to bed at a reasonable hour last night and then slept late this morning. Eventually, we did go to Half Price books, where we sold off the video games that the kids aren't playing anymore. I had a coupon and bought a couple books, so I guess I sort of participated in Black Friday, maybe, but not really. It wasn't even particularly busy there. However, I am busy trying to decide what to get from SSD this weekend. I would rather support Robyn and all the women who are part of this amazing small business here.

At least, I don't think that SSD is located in some skyscraper office building with Robyn as Mr. Scrooge CEO and all the designers working madly at their desktops like Bob Cratchit......;)
 
My husband thought we would just "run into Bealls" here at 8:00 when they opened. He had no idea the madness that comes with BF. He was shocked at the line outside. It was actually pretty funny and we got to stand in line with some very friendly people so it turned into a fun experience.
 
I didn't plan on going, but then we went to the "little mall" to pick up some mitts for my daughter (she lost hers). Fortunately it wasn't too crazy. I found a few deals -- a hockey jersery for my son at 30% off and ornaments at 40% off. The line-up to see Santa was small so we did that too. Kids were thrilled. I also picked up some Lightroom presets at 50% off online at home. Good stuff! :)
 
When people talk about BF, I get a little jealous as I'm from the UK and we don't really do that here. Despite the fact I can barely handle the busyness and ignorance from people on a regular day at the shops as it is! Ha :D
 
I bought one present on Amazon, and went out to eat. That's the extend of any Black Friday-ness I participated in!

I worked in retail for far too many years and experienced Black Friday from the other side. It forever changed how I felt about this particular weekend, so I don't imbibe ;)
 
I have loved shopping on Black Friday for the past 12 years. Loved it. The past 3 years, I've even done a bit on Thanksgiving Day itself. I love the crowds and the craziness (to a point).

This year I shopped Kohl's before BF, and got as-good-as-or-better than BF deals. On Thursday & Friday, I shopped online at Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Amazon, and got what I wanted from them, on sale. There wasn't any real reason left for me to go out on BF, and so I didn't.

I missed it. But I did enjoy the rest & relaxation I had instead. And I shopped SSD, of course! :)
 
I needed to buy myself a new bra, so I headed to the mall and not only was it not crowded, I still got the Black Friday deal. I was pleasantly surprised.
 
i tried to do two online stores - Khol's and Macy's since we're not in the states right now. i wanted to have them shipped to my in-laws and we'll just get our stuff when we get there in May. well, that WAS the plan, but both of those sites couldn't 'process your request" and "please call on monday and we'll help you then'. yeah, well by then the stuff i want will be sold out and not on sale any more. i'm pretty irritated since it took awhile of my time and now i get nothing for it!!!
 
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