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I Don't Do Black Friday

By Brenda Mullen

Real Estate Broker/Owner with RE/MAX Associates 574299

November 25, 2011 03:50 AM

I Don't Do Black Friday

Truth be told, I only did Black Friday ONCE a few years ago. I didn't even know it was called Black Friday when I went. All I had ever heard was it was the biggest shopping day of they year. Why I went is beyond me. I have never been a big fan of big crowds when I am shopping on a "normal" day and I was even less impressed that day.

The madness I saw when going to different stores was appalling. The mess, the chaos and OMG, the PEOPLE. Wayyyy too many people. I mean, I love people, but good golly!

Anyhoo, this year it seemed especially ridiculous to go out and about. I heard about people camping at one of our Best Buy's since last Friday! The news said family would bring by Thanksgiving plates for those who would hold the place in line. Apparently there was a big sale on some kind of TVs. I sincerely hope they saved whatever they were hoping to save.

As for me, I don't do Black Friday. I choose to sleep in and relax on this day....Good Luck Out There!

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Kristin Moran

Owner - RE/MAX Access - KristinMoran@Remax.net - San Antonio, TX

San Antonio,TX - Real Estate - 210-313-7397

Me neither! I did it once & that was enough! I am making turkey soup today. Hopefully it will the pit good.

Nov 25, 2011 06:08 AM

Former Agent

None - Adak, AK

Hi Brenda, I am contemplating a Costco run. I am not yet sure. I am a little scared -- but, excited at the same time. I don't think I have ever shopped on "Black Friday" either.

Nov 25, 2011 07:51 AM

Michael Thornton

RadnorLake Video - Nashville, TN

Nashville Area - Photography & Videography

Good evening, Barbara. I do not do Black Friday either. There were plenty of idjets out there tho...

Nov 25, 2011 08:39 AM

Bryan Robertson

Los Altos, CA

I gave up on Black Friday a long time ago. The deals are often better the week after and I don't need another flat panel TV. Good you're staying away from it.

Nov 25, 2011 09:33 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Brenda I have never done the Black Friday thing, and don't plan on ever doing it. To me it is insane to standout in front of a store for the lenght of time that these people are out there for, and no guarantee that you are going to get what you went there for. Nope Not Me.

Nov 25, 2011 09:36 AM

Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate

Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR

Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

Hi Brenda,
A couple of years ago, I camped out with my oldest son, Sam, to get Gretchen a computer - saved over $300. We camped from midnight to 6am, although it was folding chairs and a blanket - no tent. He brought his bike; rode it around the parking lot. I timed him on how fast he could do laps to certain landmarks and back. We chatted with the other campers, shared drinks and snacks. At about 4am, Sam and I made a trip to the 24 hour restaurant and brought back to go breakfast for us and a few others.

It was fun and a great memory for Sam and I. Would I want to do it every year - no way - have not done it since but have fond memories of our adventure to get Gretchen's computer. She will be getting a new computer next year. Wonder if the youngest might be up for it?

I did buy the boys a laptop online yesterday - a basic one with an i3 processor for just over $300. Should last them a few years.

Mel

Nov 25, 2011 01:02 PM

EC, JF, Double R and Zoey the Cool Cat

Russel Ray Photos - San Diego, CA

I also don't do Black Friday. There is absolutely nothing that the stores have that I have to have today. Nothing.

Nov 25, 2011 01:10 PM

Ruthmarie Hicks

Keller Williams NY Realty - 120 Bloomingdale Road #101, White Plains NY 10605 - White Plains, NY

I almost NEVER shop the day after Thanksgiving...its a nightmare around here. Enough to make me say "Bah! HUMBUG! for the next month. I'd rather keep the Christmas spirit rather than destroy it.

Nov 25, 2011 02:59 PM

Loreena and Michael Yeo

3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX

Real Estate Agents

Brenda, I've been here for 15-16 years. But this year, it's the only year I havent done Black Friday
shopping although I have a list of people to buy for. I guess you call it proscrastination but I'm perfectly fine staying home and laying low. I'm sure perhaps next week when the crowd is back at work, I'd get going again. The older I get, the least I enjoy shopping.

Nov 25, 2011 10:16 PM

Robert Bob Gilbert

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX

Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Brenda,

Absolutely agree with you as I see no reason at all to go to malls on Black Friday. The shopping to me on this day is insanity. I never got it either why it is called Black Friday..

Nov 26, 2011 03:06 AM

Brenda Mullen

RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX

Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

Hi Kristin-Hope the soup turned out fabulous!

Hi Aimee-Costco might not be too bad, lol :)!

Hi Michael-No doubt, lol :)!

Hi Bryan-I find it less stressful to just stay home :)!

Hi Mel-Sounds like you have a terrific memory of Black Friday with your kids. That's a nice story.

Hi Eric-Yeah...couldn't figure out anything that was worth the inevitible chaos!

Hi Ruthmarie-Amen...hard to get the Christmas Spirit during Black Friday as people are just too intense that day :)!

Hi Loreena-Shopping doesn't really thrill me too much...I like it sometimes but I am the go get what I want and leave person, not the browse around until I find the best deal person anyway :)!

Hi Robert-Alan May wrote a post about where Black Friday come from..other than that, I didn't get it either :)!

Nov 26, 2011 03:19 AM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

I treat it like the plague. I don't go near store on Black Friday - in fact, I stay away for the entire weekend. I did, however, put up a lot of my Christmas decorations, and my husband and I toasted the Christmas season and listened to Christmas music in the evening.

You and I would get a long great Brenda. :)

Nov 26, 2011 04:01 AM

Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED

RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

From what I'm reading about the event in some areas it was more like Black-Eye Friday. Some of these events are like amateur wrestling matches. No thanks!!

Nov 26, 2011 06:13 AM

Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Hi Brenda....black friday is not for me....I like going online and ordering whatever I need, whenever I need it.....there are too many nutties in the stores fighting over junk.

Nov 26, 2011 11:29 AM

Cheryl Dickson

Retired Realtor / Retired Home Inspector - Oklahoma City, OK

Retired Realtor, GRI / Retired Home Inspector

Ugh! Me Neither! Such a mess! I NEEDED to go to Wally World for a few household items, and had forgot it was Black Friday. What a madhouse! I went ahead and got my items (dumb) Then was in line FOREVER. Poor timing on my part. Sheesh!

Nov 27, 2011 12:58 PM

Tatyana Makarov

Century 21 All Points Realty - South Windsor, CT

Your Greater Hartford Area Realtor

Brenda,

I never do Black Fridays.. They are so not worth it!!!!

Nov 27, 2011 12:59 PM

Brenda Mullen

RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX

Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

Hi Debb-I believe we would get along fabulously :)!

Hi Carla-That is the main reason I stay away. Why in the world would one get so worked up about a purchase?! Craziness!

Hi Barbara-I saw your post...you are one smart lady :)!

Hi Cheryl-Oops..what a terrible time to forget it was Black Friday...poor thing :)!

Hi Tatyana-I am with you on that one :)!

Nov 27, 2011 01:05 PM

Cathy Criado

Criado Realty - San Antonio, TX

Making Real Estate Profitable

@ Andrew - if you want to network great, but that's it. I like that.

@ Jerry - "I'd rather be blogging anyway" - But he can say that about any time and day!

Brenda - I ran out at 10 pm Thursday to Walmart because I had never done it. I say, try everything once and the fun stuff twice! I won't be doing that again. Get my drift!!

Nov 27, 2011 01:11 PM

Brenda Mullen

RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX

Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

Hi Cathy-I did try in ONCE, lol :)! And once turned out to be enough :)! Thanks for droppin in!

Nov 27, 2011 01:20 PM

Sussie Sutton

David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX

David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

When I was way younger I went...once and never again!

Nov 27, 2011 02:08 PM