Black Friday

We finished up class last Thursday talking about Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Even though my birthday tends to land on Black Friday this still has not made me, jump in line with all the crowds of people.  Personally I think Black Friday is taken a little overboard; physically trampling employees trying to get into the doors, but some people seem to really enjoy the mayhem.

Not only do advertisements come out in the newspaper but technology has made it much easier to find the best deals and plan out a strategy. Sure I could spend the day after Thanksgiving in line battling cougars for a popcorn maker/ DVR combo, or I can spend it on the nice slopes of Big Sky where I will rarely find a line. But if this adventure sounds fun to you there are some tips that you should follow to survive Black Friday

·      Pack supplies- “Black Friday is kinda like Vegas, you never know what’s going to happen”

·      Wear proper shoes- a shopping cart to the foot is a great strategy

·      Check out the adds and deals before- time and effort can be avoided, by shopping for your target item. Also check the store and plan out the more efficient shopping rout.

·      Night Deals­- skip the chaos by snagging deals that begin Thursday night

·      Proof- bring the adds, no store can argue with printed proof

·      Skip the Mall- firstly the mall will be PACKED, secondly retailors may have already put these sales online

 ·      Check the return policy

 and most importantly

                           ·      Make sure that it is actually a deal- not all deals are good deal

For the dedicated Black Friday shoppers; who wake up far to early, bundling in matching team outfits, just to stand in the dark out front of your store of choice, I commend you for your bravery; taking on the crowds and snagging the best deals of the year. But be care and take note of these tips, because “Black Friday is kinda like Vegas, you never know what’s going to happen”.