so I was reading an article in my local paper today- Uncertainty for retailers can lead to big Friday savings

and they talk about how retailers are going to be hyping up some pretty big sales this year, and they predict slaes will be flat so they are offering up some great bargains.

I get the feeling I've read this all before- I swear I read something similar to this last year-how retailers aren't making that much, and they are going to offer some great loss leaders to get people in and shopping. Well excuse me, but I recall last year's black friday ads and there simply was not a THING I considered a " great deal" that I had to run out and get. of course we weren't in the market for a new tv or computer, and perhaps there were a couple of those marked down drastically? I've perused those sites that have this years black friday ads out already and I'm wondering if there is an insert to the ad I'm missing because I don't see any outstanding deals.

I remember poring over the ads for black friday hoping to find something worth waking up early for. They would take 3 or 4.00 of some "hot" toy and claim it was this huge sale. now maybe if it was 50% off everone elses price that would be great. but 4 bucks?? I even recall TRU having some deal where you buy 2 video games and get one free. So?? big deal. ( and theone free was an old cruddy title) I've seen those sorts of sales before throughout the yar. What exactly makes that "black friday" worthy??

anyway, I'm thinking this whole black friday thing is a scam. Yes I realize it's a fun tradition for many, kind of a festive event, and a fun shopping day. buyt to tout this day as one that you will come across "smokin' deals" ummm.. not so much. I'd really like to see some massive markdowns for the first couple hours- you know 5-7 am or something, and then after that the item is only 30% off, instead of 50% or something. Kind of a graduated markdown- the later in the morning it is, the less of a deal. I don't know exactly what- but I 'd sure like to see more thatn 4.00 off an item.

I agree. I've perused some of the ads on the internet and I've not seen anything that excites me. It could be because I'm not in the market for what they're trying to sell.

Unless I happen to see a great Black Friday ad this week, I doubt I'll be fighting the crowds this Friday.

Yes, we've been watching the bfads site for a couple of weeks and we will probably hit Target on Friday. We almost always do Black Friday, it's kind of a tradition for us. I think if you are in the market for big ticket electronic stuff, you will find good deals. The rest looked "okay" to me.....good prices but nothing that would blow my mind...KWIM? It doesn't look like there are a lot of deals to be found anywhere lately....

I don't do this. Lastyear I did with my sister and we were up and shopping at 7am and checked out with our ENTIRE Christmas purchase by 7:30am. It's called kohls.com. They offer their black friday sales online too.

However this year we aren't buying. We're making and sewing

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i have never gone black friday shopping retailers do it to boost sales and try to hype everything up and get you to spend money in their stores.. i have never been that desperate to have any one item that it got me to stand in line at 3am.

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I would not be caught dead shopping on black Friday! The crowds, the nasty, fast-paced people and the long lines do not entice me. My shopping's done anyway.

Add me to the list of those who do not get caught up in the hype of black friday. It just doesn't seem worth it to be out there fighting crowds when I don't even buy big ticket items. The kind of things I end up buying for the gifts can be bought at any time for the most part.

I saw some of the ads and there was nothing that impressed me to get out of bed early that day. There used to be so many better sales when it was worth it to deal with the madness- now I would rather stay home with the girls and decorate the house!

I don't believe all the good deals are just electronics but most of the deals have to be something you are "looking" for...obviously they just want to get you in there and get you shopping. Example: I was going to buy the Leap Frog globe regardless (retail $100) well Kohls BF price is 59.99 so that is 40% off plus I can add my Kohls 15% off coupon on top of that plus you get $10 kohls cash for every $50 you spend so to me that is a good deal. Really depends on what you are wanting to buy. BF is not for everyone but I enjoy it whether I get the deals I'm looking for or not.

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I agree. I think sometimes it is just a tradition that people enjoy. I find that you can get the same prices sometimes even a couple of weeks later. It is insane!