Black Friday sales before Thanksgiving?
This is almost enough to make me upchuck the delicious Canadian Thanksgiving dinner I ate yesterday. Many retailers are scheduling Black Friday-type sales for October, weeks before the traditional start of Christmas shopping, according to Black Friday Ads.
Black Friday is the day after (American) Thanksgiving, which falls on November 27 this year.
"Several other retailers have mentioned that they will be having competitively-priced sales in the weeks before Black Friday," said an e-mail from BFAds.
The news is unsettling because it makes the holiday even more gift-driven. And it means four extra weeks of annoying Christmas music.
On the other hand, the additional competition may mean lower prices, which is good for shoppers. And it is a good idea to look out for budget-friendly gifts now. Still, I don't see why they can't just have all their sales shortly before the holiday.
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Daily News staff writer Julia Scott loves to find bargains on everything from groceries to Gucci. Her tips will help keep your hard earned cash where it belongs - in your pocket.
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I love it! I got two laptops last year for $300 ea. with Windows installed and a wifi card. They were a BF deal in the beginning of November. They were/are perfect for my kids. They do all their web surfing and academic sites on them. I couldn't live without them! Now for other electronics at wonderful deals!
I love Christmas music and don't find it annoying at all!
So what's wrong with the Christmas music??? I love it. The day after Thanksgiving my Christmas music starts and doesn't stop until the day after Christmas. Drives my kids nuts, but hey, who cares? I love it and enjoy it all. HO, HO, HO FRIENDS!
I think Julie is Jewish.
The best hands-down Black Friday site:
http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com
Especially the forums :)
Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination. -Oscar Wilde :o)
Oscar Wilde was a great writer, but I'm not so sure about his financial advice. :) ~Julia