BigDavyG

Was going to go there later, but having given it some thought I have decided that I couldn't be arsed.

Pickles

Wise decision I think. So are the prices going to jump back up at noon or tomorrow? Are they just selling models that are due to be replaced or something? I am going to be keeping an eye on my home theater sound system to see if it goes up or not!

Maz

We're right close to Fox Valley Mall. The roads go beserk at this time of year. Hate it with a passion!

BigDavyG

I'm not entirely sure to be honest.
To be fair I rarely go to woodfield - crimbo shopping will be done in a day in 2 weeks when I head up to kenosha and gurnee - its a long old day but it all gets taken care of then and there.

Ray

I bought a phone from from best 2 weeks ago for $25 less a $15 rebate
making it $10 ...

In the sale today ..no rebate and its $12.95

BigDavyG

Haven't been - is it a pricey one like woodfield ??

Pickles

I've never ventured down there either. Woodfield or Oakbrook are my malls of choice, well to be honest wifes malls of choice I hate to go shopping!

Englishmum

NO WAY!

I'm going to see the new James Bond movie today instead.

However.....if you really feel the need to get a bargain at 'Black Friday' prices you can buy it all online from the big stores like Target, Best Buy and Circuit City etc. here:

http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/ (Apparently the bargains on offer are updated throughout the day)

Tarkak9

I'm with you - much the same. Today is a hypermarket...I forgot my shekels. Today you'd think there is a PS4..5 or a Pee Pee being released. Sad really. I'll just wait till January and get what I really want and really splurge. Do you know the best time to buy xmas cards for next year?!?! Boxing Day.

rincewind

The rednecks were out in force here to get their 52" plasmas for their front decks.

The BestBuy near me had people camping out last night. Hope they enjoyed the 38 degree weather.

BigDavyG

It was mostly indians grabbing the plasmas round here - they camped out too, but it was a good bit colder than 38 too.

Sophia_S

I went once, a couple of years ago,never again!...the store was supposed to be opening at 8am,but because there were so many people waiting they opened at 7am instead,needless to say,this item I was after had long sold out...but low and behold,when they got more in stock after xmas they were the same price!....complete waste of time...never again,I can't think of anything I need that badly!...Sophia

Maz

It's cheaper than it could be. When they were going to build it, they had to decide whether to put it on the Aurora or Naperville side of Route 59, and the Aurora side won out as the taxes were lower. They have a huge food court in the middle, and one of the big department stores at the end of each 'spoke' - Sears, JC Penney, Macy's (was Marshall Fields) and Carson Pirie Scott. It's not bad at all, really, as malls go. Apparently it's 3rd largest in the midwest, or something like that.

Englishmum

I've just heard on the radio that the online equivalent of Black Friday will be next Monday (and the busiest time is when office workers take their lunchbreaks ie. between 12 noon and 3pm).

There is even a website called CyberMonday:

http://www.shop.org/cybermonday/

http://www.cybermonday.com/shopping/sp____.htm


As usual, most of my Christmas shopping will be done online, especially where the retailiers offer free shipping...I hate the crowds.

Englishmum

I've just discovered that American Express has just opened its first ever 'members lounge', similar to a frequent flyer airport lounge, at my local mall.

Might just have to pop in there for free coffee and snacks he he :

http://home3.americanexpress.com/cor...ers_lounge.asp

http://www.shopshorthills.com/