Friday, November 23, 2012
Have your own suggestions on how to survive the Black Friday shopping frenzy? Add them in the comments.
Thanksgiving may be the great feast day, but for many, it’s the day after that has many folks celebrating. Black Friday carries the anticipation of getting your entire Christmas list knocked out cheaply and efficiently in one day. Or maybe not. I’ve had successful and unsuccessful Black Fridays, and trust me, to get the former, you need to strategize. Here are some tips to remember before hitting the aisles: 1. Gather all the pertinent information you need to effectively shop. Who needs a gift? What are their preferences? Where do they shop? 2. When it comes to clothing, what are their sizes, favorite colors and most complementary styles? (It's not a good idea to get a caftan for someone who should be wearing straight lines.) 3. When it…
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
"Black Flyday" app and Nerdwallet info, your 911 to Black Friday. Let the experts help make this Black Friday a successful shopping experience.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
According to Nerdwallet.com a new study has found that this Black Friday, consumers should expect to pay the same or maybe even a little more than last year. NerdWallet, reportedly an unbiased personal finance website, recently analyzed 22 Black Friday ad scans, and it found 20 of those ads listed at least one item at the same exact price as in the retailer's 2011 Black Friday ad. This means what consumers might think are great deals may n ot be anything special. But don't despair. Just when you think you're going to be taken to the cleaners this Black Friday, Iconosys, Inc., a Californian Mobile app safety company has come up with something to save the day, the Black Flyday 3.0 mobile app. According to a press release from Iconosys, Inc…
Thursday, November 15, 2012
How do you do you do your shopping for Christmas gifts?
Every year there is an increased drive to get shoppers into stores. Black Friday now gets an early start on Thanksgiving Thursday, Buy Local campaigns push Small Business Saturday shopping and technology and social media sites encourage Cyber Monday logins. The message is clear - shop early and shop often. So what is your shopping style for the holidays? Will you be shopping off your Thanksgiving meal on Thursday or Friday, supporting the small businesses in your area on Saturday or is the computer your preferred shopping mall on Cyber Monday? There are, of course, the traditional procrastinators too. Are you one of those shoppers found at the local drug store just before closing time on Christmas Eve? Let us know how you expect to get …
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Follow these suggestions to be better prepared for the holiday shopping rush.
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Thursday, November 25, 2010
Forget the worry about Black Friday shopping. Follow Lilburn Patch's top 10 list of what to do to make sure you get the best deals available in the area. For some local suggestions, click here. 1. Do Your Research Before Friday. Even a product at its cheapest price won't be a deal if it's not any good. Go ahead and do the research before you wait in line or fight a crowd at stores to make sure it's worth your time. 2. Check Out the Ads. Stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey, local newspapers will be full of ads, coupons and circulars. And, because of that, it could be your best source for local Black Friday savings, helping you organize the many special offers that many stores will be offering, especially those with time limits. 3. Look for …
John Henderson
4:29 pm on Friday, November 16, 2012
Actual Krogers closes at 6pm on Christmas Eve. Mr.B will have to do his shopping QT or Waffle House now has Gift Certificates. more ›