Black Friday...Who is going to face the madness? Online or in lines?

1SG Eric Rice — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 01:59:29 -0500

As I am in Japan I will not be partaking in the Black Friday events set to take place this week. I will however take advantage of the sales via the internet which is my preferred method anyhow during this time of year.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 26 at 2014 2:00 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 02:00:12 -0500

The money I would save would never cover the cost of my stress induced heart attack. I might shop all online this year.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2014 2:08 AM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 02:08:20 -0500

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member Oh on line, I do not have the patience to deal with all of that. Not at all able to deal with that many people and all that disorganization and chaos.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2014 2:07 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 02:07:39 -0500

Neither. Stuff is overrated.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2014 2:52 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 02:52:35 -0500

not this guy

Response by SGT(P) Harry Clyde Jr. made Nov 26 at 2014 4:12 AM

SGT(P) Harry Clyde Jr. — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 04:12:13 -0500

This easy.
My family avoids that crud and retail/box when possible no matter what time of year. We shop local artist and thrift.
Besides, some of the best presents, especially when money is tight, no matter what time of year come from Goodwill, Thriftstores, Junk Shops etc. Perfect places to find that item for those who think that they have everything. Why pay full price when someone else can and you can get up to a 95% discount on what they donate when they no longer want it.
Example- as a hiking family we always look for shoes/ boots for the kids. I though found for my self for $15 a $300 pair of barely used Danners that fit!
Also found 2 pair of size 15 Chucks for my growing 14 year old. Have an extensive library. Also for Xmas 1 year bought 3 bikes for $18 to include a 1962 Columbia for my wife. Too many things to list.
I wish all a safe and happy holiday season.
My Merry 2 Bits.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2014 4:15 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 04:15:57 -0500

No chance. I'm sitting at home while my wife has to deal with it. She works at Costco. I'll be in front of the TV sipping an Asbach and coke.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2014 4:21 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 04:21:05 -0500

1SG Eric Rice,

Absolutely, yes! I plan to hit Itaewon to buy Christmas gifts for my people back home. Every day in Korea is Black Friday... you just have to haggle down the prices, lol.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2015 8:08 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 20:08:47 -0500

Cyber Monday.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2015 8:36 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 20:36:11 -0500

I will be outfitted in full battle rattle(with pt belt). I've bolted add on armor to my truck to avoid the door dings that will happen at the mall. I have 2 reinforced Infantry Squads on standby by(QRF).

Who am I kidding!?!? Not just no, but hell no! Me and large crowds don't jive. Me and mass amounts of veh traffic don't jive.

The wife says I need to go with her. This one I'll take and suffer at a later date, and tell her nope.