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Rumor · Nov 28, 2008, 07:02 AM

I needed a laptop backpack, and have been looking around casually for a few weeks now. Saw this one and decided to swoop it up. Great price.

Buy.com also has the Complete Firefly Series for $26.00.

rickey939 · Nov 28, 2008, 09:56 AM

Got a new Portable DVD Player today for my son....w00t!

Laminar · Nov 28, 2008, 11:07 AM

I'll be picking up some necessities for me and some gifts for friends and family.

Cold Warrior · Nov 28, 2008, 11:53 AM

Got a MacBook aluminum and an Airport Extreme from the Apple Store. The savings weren't great -- just $101 -- but I purchased through an affiliate link that gives me airline miles.

Eug · Nov 28, 2008, 12:12 PM

Wal-Mart worker trampled to death in Long Island

Employee killed when shoppers stampede as Long Island store opens

&!*#@$%@ some people are stupid.*

* - refers to both the people who managed the lines, and the people who trampled the worker and/or didn't stop to help.

turtle777 · Nov 28, 2008, 12:17 PM

I haven't seen any great deals.

But I wasn't really waiting to purchase anything either.

-t

imitchellg5 · Nov 28, 2008, 07:11 PM

I got a new lamp 50% off.

sek929 · Nov 28, 2008, 07:23 PM

I stayed home and was able to keep my sanity.

Rumor · Nov 28, 2008, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by sek929

I stayed home and was able to keep my sanity.

Deals do extend to the internet you know...

sek929 · Nov 28, 2008, 07:28 PM

I know, I bought a few DVDs from Amazon.

I had to go help my grandparents with something and they live near the local mall. It was an absolute mad-house and I can't count how many times some 20-something girl chatting on a cellphone almost rammed into my truck.

King Bob On The Cob · Nov 28, 2008, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by Rumor

I needed a laptop backpack, and have been looking around casually for a few weeks now. Saw this one and decided to swoop it up. Great price.

Buy.com also has the Complete Firefly Series for $26.00.

Target was selling FireFly $18 during the summer...

ghporter · Nov 28, 2008, 09:21 PM

I did not barricade myself in a cellar and wait for it all to be over, but I DID avoid all but the most necessary retail establishments (a grocery store). Driving past a Wal-Mart was actually more "creeping" past, as the congestion was intense and insane.

Tomorrow I take a dog to the vet. And I'm probably still going to stay well clear of malls and shopping centers.

Gankdawg · Nov 28, 2008, 11:28 PM

I didn't buy anything but my wife went out mid-morning after the first rush. I looked at the ads yesterday, and maybe my expectations were way too high, but I didn't see any gigantic savings like I thought I would.

Eug · Nov 28, 2008, 11:36 PM

Hmmm...

Two people shot in California at Toys R Us today. Nice.

brassplayersrock² · Nov 29, 2008, 12:37 AM

someone else watched the video on the linked story!

30 minute line at old navy for me.

phantomdragonz · Nov 29, 2008, 01:48 AM

Just so you all know... the day after thanksgiving is usually the slowest day of the year for most grocery stores... I experienced 8 hours of it today...

-Zach

Laminar · Nov 29, 2008, 01:54 AM

Originally Posted by brassplayersrock²

someone else watched the video on the linked story!

30 minute line at old navy for me.

Why does death warrant smiling faces?

brassplayersrock² · Nov 29, 2008, 02:02 AM

you're reading to much into my reply the lamy.

EndlessMac · Nov 29, 2008, 02:10 AM

Originally Posted by Rumor

Deals do extend to the internet you know...

I'm glad they do too because the news were reporting that the lines were ridiculous.

olePigeon · Nov 29, 2008, 02:21 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Firefly-Comple...dp/B0000AQS0F/

Firefly for $20 at Amazon.

Dakar V · Nov 29, 2008, 03:26 AM

Overpriced
total troll

Laminar · Nov 29, 2008, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by brassplayersrock²

you're reading to much into my reply the lamy.

I took it at face value.

"People were shot and killed.

"

chris v · Nov 29, 2008, 12:03 PM

320 gig 2.5-inch portable USB 2.0 enclosure for the daughter's iBook -- $79.00 at Fry's. Crazy cheap! And fashion colors, too!

The Godfather · Nov 29, 2008, 12:05 PM

I am buying my way out of debt. Gratificating? No. But good for you and for me.

ThinkInsane · Nov 29, 2008, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by Eug

Wal-Mart worker trampled to death in Long Island

Employee killed when shoppers stampede as Long Island store opens

&!*#@$%@ some people are stupid.*

* - refers to both the people who managed the lines, and the people who trampled the worker and/or didn't stop to help.

Anyone that would trample a man to death for $8 Wranglers should be shot off a high speed catapult into a brick wall. What the hell is wrong with people?

ShortcutToMoncton · Nov 29, 2008, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by ThinkInsane

Anyone that would trample a man to death for $8 Wranglers should be shot off a high speed catapult into a brick wall. What the hell is wrong with people?

Oh come on. I'd kill kittens with a butter knife for a $97 Garmin GPS, let alone trample people...

[/inappropriate sarcasm]

Rumor · Nov 29, 2008, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by ThinkInsane

Anyone that would trample a man to death for $8 Wranglers should be shot off a high speed catapult into a brick wall. What the hell is wrong with people?

Could have been something else.

ThinkInsane · Nov 29, 2008, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by Rumor

Could have been something else.

More compelling than the jeans but not compelling enough. Next year they should have the catapult set up right in the parking lot and launch the first dude that looks like he might be thinking of making a run for the door. Just as an example to others.

Personally I think the jackasses should be launched directly into the sun. Unfortunately both the government and the private sector have been woefully lax in catapult technology, instead wasting money on things that wouldn't amuse me nearly as much.

Shaddim · Nov 29, 2008, 07:52 PM

People were selling **** yesterday? Wow, I had no idea.

ShortcutToMoncton · Nov 29, 2008, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by ThinkInsane

Personally I think the jackasses should be launched directly into the sun. Unfortunately both the government and the private sector have been woefully lax in catapult technology, instead wasting money on things that wouldn't amuse me nearly as much.

Until that time, this is a good movie about launching a rocket directly into the sun in order to "restart" it.

(No, really. Good flick!

)

greg

brassplayersrock² · Nov 29, 2008, 08:18 PM

^ it's a trap! snoozefest of a movie

ShortcutToMoncton · Nov 29, 2008, 08:57 PM

Bet you thought No Country For Old Men was the most boring thing you'd ever seen, didn't you

torsoboy · Nov 29, 2008, 10:12 PM

I got some great deals. I got the following:
Garmin Nuvi 200 for $97 for my mom - http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-200-3-5...8010796&sr=8-1
973 peice LEGO® Castle King's Castle Siege for $50 for my son - http://www.amazon.com/LEGO%C2%AE-Cas...8010845&sr=8-2
V.Smile Pocket Learning System for $25 for my daughter - http://www.amazon.com/Vtech-V-Smile-...8010921&sr=1-2
And a *bunch* of other stuff. It was a good day to shop!

I bought a lot of it online, and then got up at 4am and spent 4 hours in the craziness getting the rest. Good times...

Railroader · Nov 29, 2008, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by ShortcutToMoncton

Until that time, this is a good movie about launching a rocket directly into the sun in order to "restart" it.

(No, really. Good flick!

)

greg

I liked it. Very good suggestion as well with No Country for Old Men.

Railroader · Nov 29, 2008, 11:51 PM

Didn't shop during Black Friday. Instead I participated in an hour long remote controlled car figure-8 endurance race.

ThinkInsane · Nov 30, 2008, 01:09 AM

Originally Posted by ShortcutToMoncton

Until that time, this is a good movie about launching a rocket directly into the sun in order to "restart" it.

(No, really. Good flick!

)

greg

I liked it although I thought it could have been better. I'm a big fan of launching things into the sun.

On topic, the total extent of my black friday shopping was a ninja like insertion into Barnes & Nobel to grab a book. I'm pleased to report the mission was a success.

SSharon · Nov 30, 2008, 12:10 PM

I bought stuff the past 2 years, but didn't get anything on or offline this year. There are a couple things I would have considered, but the savings weren't so great and I'd rather pay 10% more and not waste 4 hours of my time.

Eriamjh · Nov 30, 2008, 05:36 PM

I got a GPS for the same price that other places were selling it as a doorbuster. Bought it at 10:30PM the night before. No getting up early, no waiting in lines. I didn't have to trample or shoot anybody.

brassplayersrock² · Nov 30, 2008, 07:53 PM

^ woot?

vcutag · Nov 30, 2008, 09:38 PM

I was here:

I don't think it was any crazier than a normal day. The sales were a bit of a joke, but that's how Apple rolls.

Kenneth · Nov 30, 2008, 09:51 PM

Nothing from Apple, but I did buy a couple things.
1) Bodum Chambord 8 Cup Coffee Press at Macy's.
2) MotorStorm: Pacific Rift at Fred Meyer, but later found a way better deal at Target.

torsoboy · Nov 30, 2008, 09:52 PM

Yeah, the Apple sales sucked. Lots of things were a whopping $5-$15 off. lol

besson3c · Dec 1, 2008, 02:17 AM

I bought some new colored dusters! I'm very excited to use them!!

turtle777 · Dec 1, 2008, 02:18 AM

Originally Posted by besson3c

I bought some new colored dusters! I'm very excited to use them!!

I'm tempted to ask for what...

-t

besson3c · Dec 1, 2008, 02:30 AM

Originally Posted by turtle777

I'm tempted to ask for what...

-t

For keeping my house clean of dust, for any sexy maids that show up, and also for the occasional hip hop video.