Even as a much younger man i hated crowds and would not go to a crowded mall or store even if they were giving it all away.Period! Have a happy Thanksgiving!
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That’s another part of it that baffles me. People actually choose to shorten their Thanksgiving just to wait in front of those stores. It’s not like we get that many days to gather with family as it is. @luv2fly352
We do go sometimes, once all the craziness has died down...
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Every year, you see videos of people battling for merchandise or getting trampled, and it amazes me that people continue to partake year after year.@ScrewThisImDone
Not really a thing here but some stores have held black friday sales. I've only seen people line up once at a store here and it was one where you can get tech and gadgets for cheap.
I like sales but I'm not keen on standing in line and pushing in and stuff. I like to browse lol.
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It’s a blood sport in the U.S. People have literally been killed at these events here. @5thApprentice
I worked a Firestone cross the parking lot from a couple department stores back in my younger days. We'd bring in breakfast burritos & donuts at 6 am and watch people lose their shit for Santa Bears and snow globes. I wish there'd been camera phones back then - unbelievable entertainment.
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Ok, I can appreciate enjoying it as a spectator sport watching the fools clubbing each other over Cabbage Patch Kids, Tickle Me Elmo, etc. The inner cynic in me can get with that. @hlpflwthat
I don't buy anything on black friday. Most of the deals aren't even that great. The ones that are worth considering are usually out of stock after the three they had are gone.
I buy it all online the minute they open the sale lines...
My X-mas shopping is done 14 hours before the Turkey is...
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I do a lot of shopping at local businesses, but those stores are never swamped like the big ones. If there are things I can’t get at a locally owned business, I’ll order it online. I have that stuff ordered ahead of time, too. I already have things hidden that have arrived recently. @Threepio