I do not see the craze that takes hold of consumers to camp out in tents, push people over, pepper spray them, rush around madly, fight crowds and a whole bunch of other things just a few hours after giving gratitude for our blessings to go shopping.
While perhaps a few deals may be had, the truth is there is a reason the stores make a huge profit for this event and it is not by granting everyone "deals." Sure some may be so the store can unload inventory they can not otherwise sell before they write it up as a loss. But this is not everything the promote as being a "sale" item and use a bunch of gimmicks to trick and confuse the rabid consumers.
Whether it is simply to get bargains on products you most likely will never use, or to do your Christmas shopping on this day, to me it is simply not worth it or a trend I will ever give into.
So today finds me, sitting at home as will all future Black Fridays. It just is not a day for everyone, while I am sure some of you do have an incredibly fun day with it ( I am certainly not knocking anyone who enjoys Black Friday's!)
I for one, just don't get the point or why so many get so crazy over it!
Happy Friday Y'all, have a great weekend!
While perhaps a few deals may be had, the truth is there is a reason the stores make a huge profit for this event and it is not by granting everyone "deals." Sure some may be so the store can unload inventory they can not otherwise sell before they write it up as a loss. But this is not everything the promote as being a "sale" item and use a bunch of gimmicks to trick and confuse the rabid consumers.
Whether it is simply to get bargains on products you most likely will never use, or to do your Christmas shopping on this day, to me it is simply not worth it or a trend I will ever give into.
So today finds me, sitting at home as will all future Black Fridays. It just is not a day for everyone, while I am sure some of you do have an incredibly fun day with it ( I am certainly not knocking anyone who enjoys Black Friday's!)
I for one, just don't get the point or why so many get so crazy over it!
Happy Friday Y'all, have a great weekend!
it's over rated Black Friday and a lot of people are now doing online shopping.
ReplyDeleteGill in Canada
Hubby and I went out around 11 and only to Macy's and two other stores. Macys had a great deal on a dress coat for my son and a few things for the girls but there was no way I was going at the break of dawn. Believe me there were plenty of bargains to be had at 11 also and it was pretty empty.
ReplyDeleteI did some shopping on line but really today was just finishing up. You will never catch me lining up at 2 in the morning for something that will be donated in a year.
It was way easier to work 12 hours of over time and use that money to shop reasonably.
ReplyDeleteOne coworker enjoys the crowds and goes with her daughter every year. It's the one time it's just the girls they do breakfast and actually enjoy the craziness.
My time is more valuable than standing in line for hours freezing.
Sheila