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I Almost Ran Over A Woman in a Wheelchair in K-Mart on Black Friday Last Year!

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Real Estate Agent with Southwest Missouri Realty

It soublack fridaynds like such an ominous thing. BLACK FRIDAY;  it almost sounds like the latest scary movie or something. "Tommy Lee Jones in Black Friday, The Day Black Cats Attack!"  Actually it got its name because its the day that a lot of retail businesses make enough sales to "get in the black" for the whole year.

Are you going to brave the crowds in Springfield this year? Is it worth it to get up at the wee hours of the morning, slurp down some coffee, fight for a parking spot, and go elbow to elbow with hundreds of other shoppers to find a bargain? Absolutely!

You have to attack this with a plan. Get a newspaper, scope the ads, make a list, plan your route; its like a strategic mission! When you get to the store, parking can be a challenge. Grab the first place you see! Once inside, don't get a shopping cart, it will just slow you down! If you take family members with you, you can separate and divide and conquer.

I have to admit something though. Last year I was in a store packed with shoppers and I tried to cut between clothing racks and there was a woman there in a wheelchair and I didn't see her until it was too late! I just about ran over her and landed in her lap. It was so embarrassing! crowd of shoppers

Some of the best places to find bargains here in Springfield Missouri on Black Friday are Bass Pro Shop, Best Buy, Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart, and of course the stores in the Battlefield Mall.

If you do brave the crowd this year, I promise not to step on your toes or snatch anything out of your hand. Parking places on the other hand are up for grabs!

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About The Authors:  Betty Knowles is a full-time REALTOR® with Southwest Missouri Realty in Springfield, MO She also served as President of Women’s Council Of REALTORS® in Southwest Missouri.  Betty’s genuine passion is helping people buy and sell homes in Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, and surrounding communities.  

John Knowles is likewise a REALTOR® with Southwest Missouri Realty and a member of the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS®.  John is also a FAA part 107 certified drone pilot to get those amazing shots and videos of our properties! 

 

Together this dynamic team makes up TeamKnowles REALTORS®, Spouses Selling Houses!  They are dedicated to doing what it takes to sell your home in the greater Springfield real estate market, or help you purchase a home that fits your particular needs. Give TeamKnowles a call today; you’ll be glad you did!

 

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Comments (14)

Ron Brown NMLS #270845
NMLS ID: 40831 - Federal Way, WA

It takes a braver man than I to brave the early shopping crowds of Black Friday.  I hope I don't have to watch any sad stories about this on the news that evening.

Nov 25, 2009 10:46 AM
Betty Knowles
Southwest Missouri Realty - Springfield, MO
Ready to sell? Call Betty!

Ron, I know! Its dog eat dog!

Nov 25, 2009 10:50 AM
Sonja Patterson
Keller Williams - BV - College Station, TX
Texas Monthly 5-Star Realtor Recipient for the Hou

Yes, you are braver than me, too!! You couldn't pay me to battle the crowds here in Houston!! :)  I laughed when I saw the name "Battlefield Mall" in your post.  Is it really called that...or was that a Black Friday joke?? :)  Hope the Knowles family has a wonderful THANKSGIVING!

Nov 25, 2009 10:51 AM
Betty Knowles
Southwest Missouri Realty - Springfield, MO
Ready to sell? Call Betty!

It really is called that! I never thought of that when I wrote the post!

Nov 25, 2009 10:55 AM
Lina Robertson
AMAX Real Estate - Springfield, MO
REALTOR® Serving Springfield, Nixa and Ozark, MO

Betty - it's all yours.  You won't have to worry about stepping on my toes because you couldn't pay me enough money to go through that!  LOL  Have a great time and a Happy Thanksgiving.

Nov 25, 2009 11:33 AM
Testing Test
loan - Tustin, CA

I look at the videos of this every year and laugh.  All those people buying stuff they dont need with money they dont have. 

Nov 25, 2009 11:41 AM
Betty Knowles
Southwest Missouri Realty - Springfield, MO
Ready to sell? Call Betty!

Hey Lina- I love it!  It's not really about the bargains.  For me it's about the beginning of the Christmas season.  I enjoy family.  Something about this time of year just brings everyone together.  Of course my Lord and Savior is the true meaning of Christmas!  Praises to the King!  Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

Nov 25, 2009 11:48 AM
Betty Knowles
Southwest Missouri Realty - Springfield, MO
Ready to sell? Call Betty!

Mark - I know what you mean.  We really don't get carried away with the purchases.  We might find a couple of things.  It about the beginning of the seaSon!

It always amazes me to see people buying three and four of the same item!  I don't understand that kind of madness!  Happy Thanksgiving.

Nov 25, 2009 11:53 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Hi Betty, happy Thanksgiving and happy shopping afterwards!  Although I also do enjoy a good bargain, the getting up that early in the morning is not my cup of tea.  Enjoy!

Nov 25, 2009 12:22 PM
Ellen Crawford
Maximum One Executive REALTORS® - Alpharetta, GA
Alpharetta Real Estate Agents & Alpharetta REALTOR

I will not participate in such an event.  The Christmas season does not represent this type of behavior.  This isn't what the season represents.

Nov 25, 2009 12:38 PM
Betty Knowles
Southwest Missouri Realty - Springfield, MO
Ready to sell? Call Betty!

Hi Silvia - I really enjoy it!  It only happens once a year and I don't mind getting up to watch people and maybe pick up a couple of things.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 25, 2009 02:01 PM
Betty Knowles
Southwest Missouri Realty - Springfield, MO
Ready to sell? Call Betty!

Hi Ellen - You are correct!  It isn't what Christmas is about.  I enjoy Christmas with my family and we do exchange gifts.  My family knows the reason for the season!  Praises to my King!  Happy Thanksgiving.

Nov 25, 2009 02:09 PM
Gary Swanson
Century 21 Harris & Taylor - Grants Pass, OR

There is no way in the world I would venture out on a black Friday, although I know a few people that wouldn't miss it, it become a tradition for them.

Nov 26, 2009 08:38 AM
Tom Boos
Sine & Monaghan Realtors, Real Living - Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Providing the very best of service to Sellers and

I hate Black Friday and make it a point of not going anywhere near any shopping establishments until next week once all the hub-bub has work off.

Nov 27, 2009 01:04 AM