Does anyone actually go out for Black Friday shopping anymore?

[Anonymous]

I used to love Black Friday shopping with a passion, but now it just seems like a hassle rather than fun.

I look around my house and think we can’t possibly need any more stuff.

These days I’m into minimalism vs consumerism. I’m trying to declutter and get rid of decades of stuff inherited from parents and in-laws, as well as kids’ outgrown toys.

Maybe I’ll go to a movie that day, but no shopping for me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I went a few years ago when I was visiting family in Massachusetts. It started at midnight, we drove through the dark forest to get to the mall. The security people in charge of the mall traffic were all good looking!
We saw some pretty remarkable scenes like a bunch of middle eastern looking men loading trunkfuls of discounted Kate Spade in front of the store. Very long lines and a lot of excited people. It was a somewhat surreal experience.

Where I live, I tried to go once, but it all started about 8 pm on Thursday and it was impossible to find parking. People looked ugly and low class at that mall, too. We turned around and went home.
Nowadays Black Friday starts in the morning, s it’s become zero fun. I don’t go anymore.

Why are you so obsessed with how people look?

I like watching good looking people!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Take a moment to google Black Friday Shootings.

Get a grip. When is the last time you’ve heard if a Black Friday shooting in the DMV?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love it and get my paper tomorrow and plan all the stops and go have a blast. Totally a family thing!

Where do you go?

Macys Home Depot Academy and Dollar General have some incredible deals

[Anonymous]

Nobody goes to the stores anymore...it’s too crowded

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nobody goes to the stores anymore...it’s too crowded

If no goes to the stores how are they crowded?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not since 1996. I don’t think it was even called that then.

The last time I went Black Friday shopping was 1990, and it was called Black Friday then.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I went a few years ago when I was visiting family in Massachusetts. It started at midnight, we drove through the dark forest to get to the mall. The security people in charge of the mall traffic were all good looking!
We saw some pretty remarkable scenes like a bunch of middle eastern looking men loading trunkfuls of discounted Kate Spade in front of the store. Very long lines and a lot of excited people. It was a somewhat surreal experience.

Where I live, I tried to go once, but it all started about 8 pm on Thursday and it was impossible to find parking. People looked ugly and low class at that mall, too. We turned around and went home.
Nowadays Black Friday starts in the morning, s it’s become zero fun. I don’t go anymore.

Kate Spade is always on a discount

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Trashy.

Really? I'm a multimillionaire and enjoy Black Friday!

Money can’t buy you class.

I love the multimillionaires that spend their free time on DCUM.

This one doesn't need to work, and enjoys the banter. But I disdain Black Friday, personally. I need a quiet day of rest after Thanksgiving. I may browse some things online - my kids need clothes and shoes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I went a few years ago when I was visiting family in Massachusetts. It started at midnight, we drove through the dark forest to get to the mall. The security people in charge of the mall traffic were all good looking!
We saw some pretty remarkable scenes like a bunch of middle eastern looking men loading trunkfuls of discounted Kate Spade in front of the store. Very long lines and a lot of excited people. It was a somewhat surreal experience.

Where I live, I tried to go once, but it all started about 8 pm on Thursday and it was impossible to find parking. People looked ugly and low class at that mall, too. We turned around and went home.
Nowadays Black Friday starts in the morning, s it’s become zero fun. I don’t go anymore.

You need to understand that exoticism is not appropriate. In your context, you shouldn't have included that the group of men were "middle eastern looking". It's not your fault that you haven't been exposed to much in your life, including a diverse representation of humanity, but you really shouldn't share that fact, all excited, as if you were describing a visit to the zoo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nobody goes to the stores anymore...it’s too crowded

If no goes to the stores how are they crowded?

Too many people. Tell me you've never been shopping down Rt. 7 without telling me you haven't.

[Anonymous]

Took the kids today only because they wanted to see it to believe it. We window shopped, just bought food at the food court, and left. I've worked it too many times but the kids were curious.

[Anonymous]

I went to Target on Black Friday last year, around 3pm, because I needed a few everyday things and it just didn’t register in my head that it was BF. It was a normal afternoon at Target. Maybe the door busters are still worth it, but I’ve been shopping the sales for a week already.

[Anonymous]

People have died in the mayhem to buy stuff that most of us don't need or want. I have gone to Friday sales in the past but it's unlikely I would do it again.

[Anonymous]

I was up and down Rockville Pile this morning and it was dead as a doornail. Best buy only had a handful of people.