Happy Thanksgiving! I just want to write a post quickly before you decide to shop on Black Friday! Oh, you may not know that I used to shop with my two small boys on Black Friday so long ago. Now, I’ve decided not to shop on Black Friday for some reasons. Shopping in the retail stores on Black Friday takes more risk, more customers and employees from any retail stores are getting hurt physically and emotionally. I believe that you know about that. I do not know if you have shopped on Black Friday before or not. In the meantime, I just want to give you a heads-up before you rush off and shop on Black Friday.
4 Reasons Not To Shop On Black Friday
1) Dangerous Crowd. Ouch! I hate to wait and stand in line for the longest time (2-3 hours) to finally get out of the retail stores! Many customers push others with the carts crazily into the crowds, they end up getting hurt. Amazon Online
2) Black Friday Addict. I admitted that I was a “Black Friday” addict, I loved to buy Hp laptop or desktop from Walmart every year, they were great “Black Friday” deals! But I realized that it was not worth for me to shop because I currently have 4-5 computers and laptops. I have one Samsung tablet, my husband and two sons have three iPads with them. Most of our computers & laptops are working properly except they need to upgrade Windows 10. That’s good enough for me and my family. Since you are “Black Friday” addict, you may consider to check in with your finances and other stuff you have at home first before shopping. Advice: Manage your finances and check what you have at home first before you shop.
3) Customers Feud. Oh, crap! I had seen that many customers fought over some products before. It was crazily scary up there. Fighting over stupid products sounds very selfish. I do not want to end up there just like the movie, Jingle All the Way
4) Family Neglect. It’s very sad that many families are not thinking about spending more time with each other. I had seen that many families went shopping with their children between 12 midnight – 5am on Black Friday. It’s very poor that the children must be tired and sleepy. It’s bad luck that the children might have seen toys when the parents buy for their Christmas gifts. Advice: Spend more time with the children and family first, you can shop later.
Shernell
November 25, 2015 at 23:18I totally agree. The crowds are enough to stay home and you don’t really get a sale. I notice that the retail prices are set twice as much so that when they say half of you’re still paying about the same.
Mardene Carr
November 26, 2015 at 03:20I have never liked crowds so you will never find me out shopping on any of those days. I hunt for bargains year round so I don’t wait for these things
Tesla
November 26, 2015 at 08:57Can’t be more agree with this! Thanks for sharing this 🙂
Ana De- Jesus
November 26, 2015 at 12:05I agree it is much better to stay at home and spend time with the family!
Jessica Beal Harlow
November 26, 2015 at 15:15I’m not much of a Black Friday shopper…it’s just not worth the hassle or the sleep deprivation for me. And, like you said, a lot of the big ticket items are things we already have. I do peek around online on Cyber Monday, but the kids are in school and it’s kind of just to see what deals are available.
michelle
November 26, 2015 at 15:43i can totally get what you are saying about family neglect in some cases. for me shopping with my mom and grandma for black friday are very special memories. however, this was only done with i was old enough never as a baby. it upsets me a lot that people will take their young children out to stand in line in freezing cold temperatures
Claudette
November 26, 2015 at 17:22I am not much of a shopper on any given day so worse yet Black Friday! Great tips for those who are more likely to go out and participate in the madness (in my view).
Chanelle
November 26, 2015 at 18:46I do not like crowds, so I have never been out for Black Friday. I prefer movie night with the family or a good book. ?
Elizabeth O.
November 26, 2015 at 22:32I don’t participate in Black Friday sales or Cyber Monday, you don’t really have to buy a lot of electronics to be honest. Once in three or five years would be fine. You made some really good points!
MyTeenGuide
November 26, 2015 at 22:48These are all true. The crowd can be dangerous, that’s why I don’t participate.
Edwin Lao
November 27, 2015 at 00:10If walking and going outside for shopping is not your style then I suggest go online. I’m sure lot of online sites offer Black Friday sale.
laure
November 27, 2015 at 02:00I am French so there is no such thing as Black Friday here but everytime I see it on TV it seems soooooo fun. But I don’t think that I would do it every year maybe one for fun
Shaylee @ Data Nerds
November 27, 2015 at 13:44I definitely won’t be going out on Black Friday but I might look online for some Christmas gifts 🙂
Kiana
November 27, 2015 at 19:39I have never gone shopping on Black Friday and have tried to stay away from it lately, especially with some of the craziness I’ve seen on the news. I definitely agree with the points you made.
Nicole Escat
November 28, 2015 at 00:30I haven’t experienced to shop on black friday, but these are true based on my friend experienced.
Maria Sinclair
November 29, 2015 at 23:12These is really such a great reminder. I totally agree with this. Thank for sharing and reminding us.