Post Thanksgiving, pre-Christmas shopping rush begins!!!

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MythTHREAD STARTER1 post in this thread

#1 · Nov 23, 2004

Okay...who is going to succumb tothe friday 'after Thanksgiving sales"? The early bird specials starting at 6 a.m.....LOL. I used to do that when certain toys were out and supply short and demand high. The bonding in the lines over a cup of coffee waiting for the doors to open. Ahhh...glad those days are over...or are they?

I have to admit that some of the ads are tempting me this year, but argh, I think I'll go see ALEXANDER instead. Eat popcorn and let others kill each other over parking spaces and merchandise.

I thought it might be a good thing to do a thread with some easy shopping hints. I offer

Overstock.com com. I just bought a 3 inch foam mattress topper. They can run into major bucks. S&H was only 2.95. Can I say...HEAVEN especially if you have a touchy back. Got one for my son too and he is so much more rested in the morning!

Bacario.com- need to get someone you love a watch, jewelry? Check this site and then check the store prices. Great savings!!! I bought my daughter a Movado for a 'milestone' birthday and saved 60% off jewelry store/retail store prices.

Smart Bargains.com - Designer for less. Hey, if you don't buy, it's still fun to look.

Your turn Very Happy

Myth

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#2 · Nov 23, 2004

Well, we don't have Thanksgiving, but i know what the Christmas rush is like!!! Shocked
We put up our christmas tree last night ( Shocked I know - that's my crazy mother for ya) and now i'm starting to get a little excited. I just hate buying presents! There's the rush, and the slow people who have all the time in the world and my god - i am the worst present buyer in history!!! i have no idea what to buy!!!
*suddenly panics and runs around like a headless chicken*

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#3 · Nov 23, 2004

Hi Myth and PPP. Yes, I'm going Friday but I'm not happy about it. My sisters and me are getting together to do alittle shopping and go to the movies. A day without the kiddies. Then we're meeting the men folk and kids for dinner. I'm going mostly for the socializing. Maybe I won't kill anyone over the parking thing. Maybe.

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#4 · Nov 24, 2004

I'm working that day, but thankfully not at 6 a.m. when the stores open.

FYI - The 'rush' has already begun. At the fabric store where I work we've had Christmas supplies since November 1 and they are already on sale at 50% off. Crafters are about 2-4 weeks ahead of other people so they can assemble the gifts.

BTW, polar fleece is a sign that Satan exists. Trust me on that one.

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#5 · Nov 24, 2004

polar fleece is evil LOL..
you caught me , I'm leaving at 6am friday.. and we're wearing santa hats.. WHY? because it's funny and you'll need some humor in that crabby shopping crowd LOL
It's a must.. I have 6 kids to buy for (not mine LOL) all under the age of 7.. can't beat those prices man.

then saturday it's the traditional family outing to the Tree Farm.. I know I'm 25 but .. I love that part!! LOL

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#6 · Nov 24, 2004

I plan on taking Matt if he doesn't work.

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#7 · Nov 24, 2004

i am probably the first person to have all my chrissie shopping done already. actually by the beginning of november. pretty much i am having my christmas this sunday. It's a shame that the japanese don't celebrate christmas, that is the only regret i have about going to japan is that i will miss christmas. but it will be alright!

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#8 · Nov 24, 2004

OzGirl - It sounds wonderful. Remember the little kid in ya will always keep ya young.

Aeryn - I love your ava. Your gonna TAKE Matt, hummmmmmmmm.

Faith - We all hate you. I wish I was done.

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#9 · Nov 24, 2004

I usually shop for gifts between the 15th and the 24th of December. The later the better. Wink

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#10 · Nov 24, 2004

Does that mean I still have two weeks to give Otts hints about what I want for Christmas AND my birthday????? Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy

I go out first thing in the morning for those sales only if I see something that makes a great gift and is too good to pass up... although last year I went out and bought only for ME! Embarassed Hey, I wanted new flannel jammie and sheets!

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#11 · Nov 24, 2004

Fiat - dang, I have to buy TWO gifts? Shocked

Just kidding.

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#12 · Nov 24, 2004

Otts -

You do if you don't want me taking lessons from Anyanka!!

kidding, of course Wink

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(oh shoot, does that mean I have to write NEW ones??)

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#13 · Nov 24, 2004

Apparently Anyanka makes very good cheesecake Laughing

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#14 · Nov 24, 2004

*decides to pointedly ignore Otts' most recent comment*

oh, another shopping tip - ebay.com I found a great gift on amazon.com but it wouldn't be shipped til late January cuz it's kind of rare. I found the same thing on ebay (brand new, still in it's shrink wrap) available right away and it was CHEAPER!!!

Otts' First Angel and Only Hottie
Unofficial writer of HMC's Custom Christmas Carols
(oh shoot, does that mean I have to write NEW ones??)

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#15 · Nov 24, 2004

Oh admit it Fiatsypoo, you can't ignore meeeee!!! *bats blue eyes at her* Wink

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