Black Friday….. why is it still called this?
The insane frenzy is clearly not held on the friday after Thanksgiving. It is held on Thanksgiving.
Here I give you some items that are in the Walmart Black Friday Ad and the prices currently at Walmart. So you can see how much you will be saving, surprisingly one of the hottest toys out right now, is the same price currently.
Both of my parents work and have worked in retail. My brother and I both have worked in retail. Until I graduated college I was in management in retail. Working Black Friday was mandatory. But honestly a lot of us didn’t mind. It was an insane day that truly flew by. Some times it was quite entertaining to see people in a frenzy to save money.
Now I am a stay at home mom and my shopping for deals has become a bit more mandatory. Most of my trips shopping are for needs. And with those trips comes a struggle. Some times it just feels good to go shopping and buy something that is a want.. So Black Friday is usually that time. But the long lines, the greediness that you see, makes you wonder is it all worth it?
I can’t help but feel a bit irritated that those working in retail used to get 2 paid days off. Christmas and Thanksgiving. Now it is just Christmas.
So I have done some investigating.
Are the Black Friday Deals really worth it?
How much are you saving? Is saving $10 worth it? You can save $10 bucks maybe even a grand total of $50 and many people who are making minimum wage or slightly above are needed to be in the store on Thanksgiving for the doors to open at 6 p.m.
I am not so sure this is what Thanksgiving is about. We all want to save money. But what about all those employees going in on Thanksgiving.
Here is a look at Walmart.
I have items listed that are in their Black Friday ad and have listed the current price at Walmart for these items or a price similar found at another retailer.
I have to say technology is playing an important role in Black Friday Shopping.
Many of these items I am wondering will they be priced as low on Cyber Monday.
Wouldn’t it be better to just wait til Cyber Monday and order from the comfort of your home? When we go out and shop on Thanksgiving who are we really thinking about?
If you are going to go out on Thanksgiving at least do your research and make sure you are going to be getting the best deals! There are some really great prices of course and there are some really not so great prices as well.
The items listed are part of the Event 1 at 6 p.m. on Thursday 11/27. Walmart is now having sale prices over the course of 5 days. They also have a 1 hour guarantee on items. You can watch a video about this guarantee here in the ad. ( I did the comparision shopping from my tablet and a notebook so that is why each price is not linked! I am spending time down south with family and only have a limited time to spend on blog! But just search the item at the top of Walmart’s page you and you will find it! )
- Disney infinity character: price NOW on Walmart.com- $13.96. BF price: $9. Savings=$4.96
- Disney Infinity Originals Starter Pack: price NOW on Walmart.com- $59.96. BF price: $37. Savings= $22.96
- Hasbro Games price NOW at Walmart- $7.87. BF price: $4.88. Savings = $2.99
- Hungry Hippos, Operation, Elefun: price NOW at Walmart $14.76. BF price: $8.88. Savings= $5.88
- Disney Frozen Snow Glow Elsa price NOW at Walmart.com $28.88. BF price: $28.88 Savings=$0 ( this is also same price at Target!) You can get it for $29.99 online at Target and if you have Target card can save 5% here
- FurReal GoGo Pet: price NOW at Walmart $49. BF price $35. Savings= $14
- Barbie Dolls: price now at Walmart.com $7.97. BF price: $5 Savings=$2.97
- Disney Deluxe Doc McStuffins Kit: price NOW at Walmart.com $35. BF price: $35. Savings: $0
- Fisher Price Disney Cheerin Minnie: price NOW at Walmart.com $34.98. BF price: $25. Savings: $9.98
- Tonka Titans Fire Engine Vehicle: price NOW at Walmart.com $32.96. BF price: $25. Savings: $7.96
- Rachel Ray 15 piece Porcelain Enamael Nonstick Cookware Set: price NOW at Walmart.com $139.96. ( $99.97 at linens n things.) BF price: $89. Savings: $50.96
So of course this is just a short list! I would love to list everything but I am short on time! I just wanted to give you a glance at some items and show you that yes some are a great savings ( 50% or more) and some you can score the same price RIGHT NOW!
If you want to take a look at the Walmart Black Friday ad you can do so here
Also Walmart is having online specials with low prices comparable to Thursday’s prices here
Not every retailer will be open on Thanksgiving. Here is an article from the New York Times about retailers that are saying NO to being open on Thanksgiving.
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