black Friday 2014 in the UK?

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  • CardioCortezCardioCortez Posts: 11,201
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    What did people buy last year?

    This is the first time I've heard of this and thinking of going before work.
  • NightFox_DancerNightFox_Dancer Posts: 14,739
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    So it's basically Boxing Day sales 2.0? Pure greed.
  • MARTYM8MARTYM8 Posts: 44,710
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    How many more American imports are going to be forced on us.

    We don't celebrate Thanksgiving - why do we have a Black Friday? Isn't it just a sale?
  • allthatyouwantallthatyouwant Posts: 1,381
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    Anya D wrote: »
    You take your bargain hunting seriously.
    I like it :)

    You have to get in early, go by yourself and refuse anyone who tries to buy a place in the line or buy them an item
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,954
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    You have to get in early, go by yourself and refuse anyone who tries to buy a place in the line or buy them an item
    Do you have to actually go to the shop when you can buy online?
  • AvidianAvidian Posts: 6,043
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    I was looking a Lenovo Flex 2D on Amazon to see how much they were going reduced by....it was counting down...and was all claimed in seconds :eek:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00LJOTDH2?ref_=gb1h_img_c-2_5767_c72c3413&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
  • TheTruth1983TheTruth1983 Posts: 13,462
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    Once again, remember that it is only a bargain if you were going to buy the item anyway.
  • DinkyDooDinkyDoo Posts: 3,588
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    Once again, remember that it is only a bargain if you were going to buy the item anyway.

    Agreed!

    Anyone planning on asking exactly what is available as part of black friday dont bother, the stock comes in wrapped in black plastic on pallets, and its not opened until just before it goes on sale. The staff wont know until they are loading it onto shelves.
  • CardioCortezCardioCortez Posts: 11,201
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    DinkyDoo wrote: »
    Agreed!

    Anyone planning on asking exactly what is available as part of black friday dont bother, the stock comes in wrapped in black plastic on pallets, and its not opened until just before it goes on sale. The staff wont know until they are loading it onto shelves.

    I bet staff claim things for themselves.
  • CardioCortezCardioCortez Posts: 11,201
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    What did people buy last time out?
  • yaristamanyaristaman Posts: 1,840
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    MARTYM8 wrote: »
    How many more American imports are going to be forced on us.

    We don't celebrate Thanksgiving - why do we have a Black Friday? Isn't it just a sale?

    Is it being forced upon you? Is anyone strong-arming you down to the shops and forcing you to buy something you don't want?
  • Anya DAnya D Posts: 14,834
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    You have to get in early, go by yourself and refuse anyone who tries to buy a place in the line or buy them an item


    A "lone wolf" strategy. I approve.
    It's simply madness to go sales shopping with anyone else, unless they are onboard with the idea of going your separate ways and just meeting up at the car after.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,954
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    DinkyDoo wrote: »
    Anyone planning on asking exactly what is available as part of black friday dont bother, the stock comes in wrapped in black plastic on pallets, and its not opened until just before it goes on sale. The staff wont know until they are loading it onto shelves.
    Which shop is that then?

    Do you actually need to go to the shop as I presumed most of the deals would be online?
  • Dare DevilDare Devil Posts: 118,737
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    I could do with grabbing a good bargain, but you can guarantee those that get the bargains will be the ones that don't actually need what they've bought or can afford it without it being heavily discounted. Always the way.
  • allthatyouwantallthatyouwant Posts: 1,381
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    Andrew-W wrote: »
    Do you have to actually go to the shop when you can buy online?

    I believe Asda is in store only
  • allthatyouwantallthatyouwant Posts: 1,381
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    What did people buy last time out?

    I bought a smartphone (which I actually needed!) for £99. In Asda they had TVs, microwaves, tablets etc. There was a queue right around the shop and some people were asking to buy places in the queue
  • PlatinumStevePlatinumSteve Posts: 4,295
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    swaydog wrote: »

    8:00 am is late haha, our stores are all opening between 4 and 6 pm on Thursday now. I know I'll be shopping with my family in Ohio. I'm hoping to score some awesome deals. The mall stores all offer great promos.
  • DinkyDooDinkyDoo Posts: 3,588
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    I bet staff claim things for themselves.

    Not at the store I work at they dont.
  • habbyhabby Posts: 10,027
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    Haven't the PC people complained about the name yet? :confused:

    I heard that the Monday after is called Cyber Monday. Is that right?
  • CardioCortezCardioCortez Posts: 11,201
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    I bought a smartphone (which I actually needed!) for £99. In Asda they had TVs, microwaves, tablets etc. There was a queue right around the shop and some people were asking to buy places in the queue

    So you can fill your trolley before 8am but only buy the things you want at those prices at 8 and have to queue until then?
  • CardioCortezCardioCortez Posts: 11,201
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    habby wrote: »
    Haven't the PC people complained about the name yet? :confused:

    I heard that the Monday after is called Cyber Monday. Is that right?

    I've seen that mentioned online somewhere. Can't remember where or its legitimacy.
  • SoomacdooSoomacdoo Posts: 6,645
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    Cyber Monday is supposed to be the main internet shopping day before Christmas. Everyone has had their November pay day and they blitz their Christmas shopping, hoping it gets delivered in time.

    There was some good deals last year on Cyber Monday, I bought quite a few prezzies.
  • MTUK1MTUK1 Posts: 20,077
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    habby wrote: »
    Haven't the PC people complained about the name yet? :confused:

    I heard that the Monday after is called Cyber Monday. Is that right?

    They can't really. Black Friday is the day stores go from bring in the red to black. Nobody could argue it means anything else.
  • Gordie1Gordie1 Posts: 6,993
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    MTUK1 wrote: »
    They can't really. Black Friday is the day stores go from bring in the red to black. Nobody could argue it means anything else.
    Some people will argue Black is White, so to speak.;-)
  • jrmswfcjrmswfc Posts: 5,644
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    habby wrote: »
    Haven't the PC people complained about the name yet? :confused:

    I heard that the Monday after is called Cyber Monday. Is that right?

    Yep, but the PC Cybermen are going to complain about that :)
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