Mod - thanks. I thought that was what you meant...I checked it out and wasn't too impressed...although there are a lot of places that release new information the day before. Let's wait to see. Most of the stores that I'm going to haven't even released their stuff yet.

I thought I would see better deals on Blu-Ray players. DH wants one for the bedroom.

It looks like Kohls has some pretty decent stuff....they always have good sales, though.

Sass - is that sale in-store only?
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Unfortunately, my in-laws have decided to split a month before Thanksgiving. It really is putting a damper on my black friday shopping as now we're having two thanksgiving meals - one Thursday and another Friday. Friday is the one that I have to bring the most stuff to. :( I told DH that I would set him up with a list of things that I needed him to do while I was gone. I'm not planning to hit as many stores this year as I'm going by myself - in and out! I shouldn't be home too late this year. Even going as many places as my group went last year, we weren't home much later than 9. Hopefully I'll be able to come home and rest for awhile before starting on my Turkey Day cooking.

Mod - I heard from a friend who works at Target that they have other sales that will be released Thursday.

Ugh...I definitely stay away from Toys R Us...I can't handle the people in that store!

This year, I'm doing Wal-Mart, Old Navy and Kohls for sure. Probably a golf store in town for DH. Maybe Target if I find out they have better deals. So far, Target really hasn't impressed me. We'll see what they release Thanksgiving Day. Last year their sales weren't all that impressive either.

I really don't have a lot of things that I need to buy...most of the stuff that DH put on his x-mas list, I'm going to have to buy online from a specialty music store. Family is mainly getting food gift baskets. DS is getting toys and games, but I bought all of his stuff at Wal-Mart last year. I am hoping to be able to find more pajamas for him this year. Last year, I bought a ton of different jammies for $3 a piece.

I'm hoping Kohls has some x-mas decor on sale, I'm sure they will. Bigger home this year requires more stuff!

I always get a hundred times more excited when the actual ads come out - I guess I'm tactile like that.

zeff - if you are looking for blu-ray, don't forget to look at ps3s. Gaming systems are built to put up with a lot of abuse and I know many people who bought a ps3 to play blu-ray movies and they have been pretty happy.

Originally Posted by nelie:
zeff - if you are looking for blu-ray, don't forget to look at ps3s. Gaming systems are built to put up with a lot of abuse and I know many people who bought a ps3 to play blu-ray movies and they have been pretty happy.

We bought our PS3 for the gaming AND the blu-ray. I love it! If you are only using it for blu-ray though, you're probably wasting money. The PS3 is around $399 and yuo can get a blu-ray on Black Friday for $150

Originally Posted by modkittn:
We bought our PS3 for the gaming AND the blu-ray. I love it! If you are only using it for blu-ray though, you're probably wasting money. The PS3 is around $399 and yuo can get a blu-ray on Black Friday for $150

We are going to wait on blu-ray for a while although we are going to buy a laptop with a blu-ray drive. Woot recently had a blu-ray player for $150 but it wasn't very good so I'm a bit skeptical :) Although for me I rather spend more on an electronics item than have to shop on black friday. Actually, I generally don't step into a store (other than grocery) between Thanksgiving and New Years. Once 2009 hits, it'll be safe again for me to enter stores :)

zeffryn - it's totally in-store today/tomorrow and that's why i'm so bummed

Sass - I just saw an ad on TV for it....sounds like a great sale.

Re: PS3, we already have one. It's our blu-ray player for our big tv in the living room. DH wants to be able to play blu-rays on our new bedroom tv (32" Sharp 1080p) without having to unplug and replug the ps3 each time. I can't blame him, it takes forever.

Blu-Ray players have definitely come down in price quickly....probably since the format war was decided. I recently saw a Magnavox at Wal-Mart for $199. I saw a Sony blu-ray player for $249 on Black Friday...although I can't remember where (Target or Best Buy, probably).

Anybody know if stores like Banana Republic do BF stuff? I would like to get DH more shirts.

I wonder if The Dark Knight is going to be released before the Holidays...I'm sure it will. I haven't seen mention of it being released before BF, though. DH wants it bad (it had the almost never used triple star next to it) as well as the Matrix blu-ray box set.

Jeez...his Christmas list could almost be interchangeable with my 14 year old nephew's x-mas list. ;)

Also, I wonder what Amazon is going to be offering this year....last year they had some really great deals.

I have a $25 gift cert. to Amazon....not sure if I'm going to save it and use it for gifts or if I'm going to pick something out for myself, it was a birthday gift :)

Originally Posted by modkittn:
Have you seen Target's ad this year? Its pretty horrible :(

Yeah, I've seen it. Not as good as previous years. But still some things I want to get. Can't beat their dvd assortment and prices. I have lil ones so the toys/clothes section is where I go...

I love Black Friday!! I go out every year. This year I have to work though. The mall that I work in is opening up at midnight so I get to work from midnight til 5:30 then I get to go get all of my shopping done. As a gift to you guys I"ll let you know about our doorbusters!!

I work at the ever so wonderful Bath and Body Works. Every store in the country has the same deals however most will not be opening at midnight as ours is so check your local opening times.

Wallflower plugin starter kits and refills are on $5 normally 12.50

Japanese Cherry Blossom and Warm Vanilla Sugar Products EXCLUDING the eau de toillet are $4.oo each normally 9.50- 12.50

All hand soaps are 4 for $10 normally 4.00-5.00 each

AND................................ With any $40 dollar purchase you will be eligible for to buy our VIP bag for another $15. This bag includes multiple full sized products totalling to $106.00! VERY limited quantity of these bags. Our store is the busiest in the district and recieved about 300 of them. Ejoy, be safe, and have fun!!

im not going out this year... BUT i am doing some black friday online shopping.

black-friday.net has TONS of stores and sales. It shows what things will be on sale at what places and what time they open and what not