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Are You Ready for Some SHOPPING ??!!?

By Ann Cummings

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine NH and Maine Broker

November 26, 2008 11:39 AM

Think, "Are You Ready for Some FOOTBALL?!", and then sing "Are You Ready for Some SHOPPING?!?!?"

Kittery Maine Outlet Shopping - Ann Cummings Maine REALTOR

I bet all the hard-core shoppers probably already have their plans and lists ready for all those stores that open at 4am, 5am, 6am, etc!

I even saw signs here in the Kittery Maine area that there are whole shopping areas that are planning to open at midnight on Thanksgiving night! I couldn't believe what I was seeing when I read that - who on earth needs to shop at midnight on a holiday night? And what about the poor employees that have to be there to work? Jeez.....

Anyway, I found out about a website that tells you what stores are having what specials going on on "Black Friday", that most notorious shopping day of the year. Twitter pal @JackLeblond twittered about it a couple of days ago, and naturally I had to check it out.

It really does give you all the details on "Black Friday" sales all over the country. And, get this, you can take advantage of a lot of these while not even leaving your own home - shop online and get some of the same deals.

Check out this site for "Black Friday" sales and more ---> Black Friday Shopping Info

Kittery Maine Outlet Shopping Kittery Maine Shopping Outlets

And if you want to make those deals even sweeter, check out what coupons might be available for items on your shopping list by checking out these website that a friend sent me last week:

www.RetailMeNot.com www.CurrentCodes.com

If anyone has other favorite websites coupons, shopping codes for savings, etc, please feel free to leave them in your comments.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving tomorrow, and then rest well for all that "Black Friday" shopping!!

Ann Cummings, New Hampshire REALTOR
RE/MAX Coast to Coast
Portsmouth NH
  ann@anncummings.com
  1-888-349-5678 x 3839
Servicing the Coastal Areas of NH & Southern Maine

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Missy Caulk

Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI

Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

Great info. I'm not sure I will make it out tomorrow or not. I usually don't like the crowds. This year, I am thinking there will be some great sales a few days before when the merchants realize they are not in the black. Who knows but the mood around here and the country is folks are really cutting back. I know we are, big time.

Have a peaceful, day Ann. I know it will be difficult and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Nov 27, 2008 12:38 AM

Josh Holt

RE/MAX Coast To Coast~ Dedicated to You! - Berwick, ME

Southern Maine and NH Real Estate - Your Source of Info on the Berwicks

I will be sleeping. Olivia and I might even go out for a little father daughter breakfast! Kim's already been up cutting out coupons. She went to the store at like 7 this morning to get the paper. It's insanity!

Nov 27, 2008 01:26 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Ann: After too many years in the retail business, there is nothing that could get me to anything other than a grocery store tomorrow. A shop-a-holic I am not. Have fun and remember to be friendly when you're out tomorrow. I always encountered the worst attitudes on Black Friday.

Nov 27, 2008 02:41 AM

Josh Holt

RE/MAX Coast To Coast~ Dedicated to You! - Berwick, ME

Southern Maine and NH Real Estate - Your Source of Info on the Berwicks

CHECK THAT. Kim has just informed me that she will NOT be coming back from her midnight trip. Yes, you read that right. She will be pulling an all night shopping spree!

Sounds like I should be trying to sell houses today:)

Nov 27, 2008 03:21 AM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Hi Neal - I thought your trip was supposed to be all about Disney - maybe Wendy thought that meant Disney stores and the playland! ;-) Happy Thanksgiving!

Hi Chris - I was in retailing years ago as well, and at this point, I'd be hard pressed to venture near any malls or shopping centers. You're right about some not-so-nice attitudes in the shopping world - another reason why I don't take part anymore.

Hey Josh - Kim is going to be some tired when she finally makes it back home tomorrow, whenever that it. It sounds like you and Olivia will have plenty of father-daughter bonding time - enjoy it! And thanks for your call earlier - that was really sweet. ;-)

Happy Thanksgiving!
Ann

Nov 27, 2008 07:17 AM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Hi Missy - the crowds are exactly what keeps me away as well. Here in my area, the stores have already been having deep discount sales, and I've heard that even with those heavy sales going on that business is nowhere near what it should be.

Congrats on the great engagement news, and my deepest thanks and appreciation to your son for his service - I know that's hard to have him ship out now. Know that he'll be kept in many hearts until he's safely back home.

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers my way. I hope you all had a really nice Thanksgiving together.

Ann

Nov 27, 2008 07:18 AM

Monika McGillicuddy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Hampstead, NH

Southern NH & the Seacoast Area

Happy Thanksgiving Ann. Where will you be shopping tomorrow? I think Jay will down at Staples at 6am hoping to pick up a hard drive! Me? I'll be sleeping.

Nov 27, 2008 10:52 AM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Hi Monika - I'm not going shopping tomorrow, at least not that I'm planning on right now. I really dislike that kind of shopping - way too many people, rude behavior, and with all the pre-Thanksgiving sales, I can't think of a thing I need or want enough to fight those crowds.

Which Staples is he going to - the one here in Portsmouth or is there one closer to you?

Happy Thanksgiving!
Ann

Nov 27, 2008 11:08 AM

Josh Holt

RE/MAX Coast To Coast~ Dedicated to You! - Berwick, ME

Southern Maine and NH Real Estate - Your Source of Info on the Berwicks

Monika, don't let Ann fool you. She's just trying to throw you and Jay off course so she can get all the REALLY good deals for herself:)

Nov 27, 2008 11:43 AM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Ha!!! Josh - you're cute! OK, I did go out shopping - to the grocery store only for eggs and butter. And that was it!

How was your father-daughter breakfast? Kim back yet from her marathon shopping spree?

Ann

Nov 28, 2008 04:11 AM

Josh Holt

RE/MAX Coast To Coast~ Dedicated to You! - Berwick, ME

Southern Maine and NH Real Estate - Your Source of Info on the Berwicks

Breakfast was great. Went to Hebert's and had my favorite waiter- Johnny. Kim is home sleeping. I have a feeling she is going to be down for a while. She got back about 9:45 this morning!

Nov 28, 2008 04:53 AM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Johnny must love you! Hope Kim got something for you during her mega shopping marathon... ;-

Ann

Nov 28, 2008 10:05 AM

Midori Miller

Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL

Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals

Hi Ann-I didn't shop..I can't get up that early and especially not for shopping! I'm not big on shopping but I do like purchasing on line...I am on budget cuts..

Glad to hear you went shopping for eggs and butter! :) Tells me you are eating... I hope yesterday was special to you! I'll call you very soon..

Nov 28, 2008 10:42 AM

Will Nesbitt

Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA

Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

All my shopping friends are coming over tonight ... that's right ...

Nov 28, 2008 11:19 AM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Hey Midori - no shopping for me either, other than the eggs & butter. I saw your post on 'not shopping', and I'm available, too! I'll look forward to your call.... ;-)

Hi Will - hope you had fun with your shopping friends! Did they bring you anything from their shopping trips?

Ann

Nov 29, 2008 08:28 PM

Marianne Snygg

ERA Herman Group Real Estate - Monument, CO

ABR, ASP, GRI, SFR

Hi Ann,

I'm just following up...did you go out early to shop? I did get to the stores but not until something like 1:00 pm. I'm realy glad I wasn't at the Wal-Mart where folks trampled that poor employee. Do you think Wal-Mart might re-think their Black Friday practices???

Dec 02, 2008 12:06 PM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Hi Marianne - no, I didn't go out shopping on Friday, although I did run to a grocery store. I thought what happened at that Wal-Mart store was awful. There should be something done about that, and I would think their surveillance cameras would have picked that whole thing up. How horrible that was. I think all stores should re-think those practices - but will they????

Thanks for checking back in!
Ann

Dec 02, 2008 01:06 PM

Marianne Snygg

ERA Herman Group Real Estate - Monument, CO

ABR, ASP, GRI, SFR

I really doubt that Wal-Mart will make changes on their Black Friday sales. However, they might do something to protect staff and patrons...well, one can only hope. This year, I'm doing cyber-shopping. I get a 10% and free shipping at Target. I'm not proud, money's tight. I'll save where I can! Our savings have lost 44%! But, that's a whole post in and of itself.

Dec 05, 2008 05:58 AM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Hi Marianne - you're most likely right about no changes in those Black Friday sales, sadly. We can hope they'll make some changes in the future to protect people - that was just horrible.

Nothing wrong with saving money anywhere and everywhere we can! I think most of us are doing the same thing, saving and cutting costs where we can. And who doesn't love a bargain - I certainly do!

Happy shopping!
Ann

Dec 05, 2008 10:44 AM

Marianne Snygg

ERA Herman Group Real Estate - Monument, CO

ABR, ASP, GRI, SFR

Ann, happy shopping to you too! I'm off to Costco this afternoon. Ug.

Dec 08, 2008 03:56 AM