Well, I’ve decided I’m not going to do “Black Friday” shopping today. The hustling and bustling of the crowds just is not worth it to me this year.
Black Friday Craziness
If you are going out into the “Black Friday” jungle, I have some suggestions for you.
- Don’t go to the crazy places. Target, Best Buy, Walmart… I prefer to go to less crowded places like Staples, Sporting Good stores, etc… They have deals too, but they should not have the massive crowds.
- If you have to go to one of the “crazy places”, think it out before hand with friends. The strategy I know of takes planning with your kids (or siblings) and friends. So say you’ve determined that you want items from 2 or 3 stores. You won’t make it to all 3 before the item is out. So and your friends take your kids (or brother/sister) to stand in line with you. Your friends (along with their kids) will stand at different store lines. Then you’ll be able to buy multiple items at the store you are waiting at, while your friend do the same. Then each of you and your friends will reimburse each other at the end of the ordeal. This is a win-win for everybody. Note, it’s important to use cell phones to coordinate during these transactions.
- This is obvious, but make sure you don’t have to go to the bathroom during your long wait in line…
- Keep your cool, you’re going to see things that will make you mad. Even though you’ll save some dollars, remember this is still a small event in life…
Good luck in your pursuits, I hope you reap the reward of “Black Friday”!!!
-D