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By: Ginger | November 20, 2009 | Category: Money

Ginger in her Black Friday commando gearMy Black Friday shopping expedition last year was a little intense. I can understand that my Black Friday commando-camouflage could seem a little odd and possibly raise some eyebrows, but really? Apparently, some folks find a woman shopping in a mall with branches taped to her head to be a little threatening, but being tackled by a mall security guard and forced into a straight-jacket seemed a little extreme! Well, I have learned my lesson and I won’t be doing that anymore!

From now on, I will stick to more acceptable methods for preparing for Black Friday. Because of the economic downturn, a lot of stores and other businesses are really offering significant savings to draw in shoppers the day after Thanksgiving. A lot of experts recommend that you do your homework when shopping this holiday to get the most for your money. Know your budget and do research ahead of time to find the best prices. You may even want to plan to get to some stores early. Some stores offer early bird specials and extra discounts to folks that get there first.

Here are some resources that I found that have some useful shopping tips and offer information on some great Black Friday deals:

Note: For those of you who are concerned that I am crazy… I didn’t actually go to the mall in that get up. Well, I did play out that scenario in my head and it was pretty funny, but I am, more or less, sane. Just ask my good friend Harvey. LOL!

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blue comment bubble Posted by anthony bozeman on November 20, 2009 at 11:35 AM EST

The best way to avoid black friday is stay home and go on the weekend the sale will still be there the store needs us not the other way around. Beside there are great football and basketball game on tv.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Thomas on November 20, 2009 at 01:51 PM EST

I find that black Friday is particularly frighting. Besides all the people acting all wacko over the sales price, it is amazing how poor of drivers people are, because they got no sleep the night before, because they need to be up way too early for the early bird sales. I just hope that no one gets hurt or dies because of a stampede into a store when it opens like there was last year.

Oh by the way, the red purse just completes your outfit.

Thomas

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blue comment bubble Posted by Ginger on November 20, 2009 at 02:53 PM EST

Thanks for the comment and the compliment Thomas. The right purse does indeed complete one's fashion statement!

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blue comment bubble Posted by Ginger on November 20, 2009 at 02:58 PM EST

Anthony, a great suggestion and I can always do my shopping online. I think I may write about that in my next blog.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Moultrie Creek on November 20, 2009 at 04:49 PM EST

I've got to ask. Where did you get the Sago palm?

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blue comment bubble Posted by Ellie on November 24, 2009 at 01:56 PM EST

I particularly like the idea of on-shopping on Black Friday and in-store shopping on the Monday after Thanksgiving.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Sharon on November 24, 2009 at 08:59 PM EST

Don't kill me but I am done with my Christmas shopping!

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blue comment bubble Posted by Ginger on November 25, 2009 at 07:13 AM EST

Wow Sharon, when did you start your X-mas shopping, the day after the 4th of July?

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blue comment bubble Posted by Jean on December 04, 2009 at 08:39 AM EST

Why go anywhere when you can buy everything you need online?
Think about that...
Anyway here is a great article about choosing a hiking boots:
http://www.menshiking-boots.com

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