Comments on: The Insanity of Black Friday http://naturalbias.com/the-insanity-of-black-friday/ A better life through natural health, fitness, and personal development. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:12:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Vin http://naturalbias.com/the-insanity-of-black-friday/#comment-9047 Vin Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:52:41 +0000 http://naturalbias.com/?p=8752#comment-9047 Hi Jon, thanks for your comment! I agree that the after Christmas sales are another good example of why you can't always trust a sale price as being a great deal, but at least people aren't waiting for hours outside of the stores for them. :) Hi Jon, thanks for your comment!

I agree that the after Christmas sales are another good example of why you can’t always trust a sale price as being a great deal, but at least people aren’t waiting for hours outside of the stores for them. :)

]]> By: Jon http://naturalbias.com/the-insanity-of-black-friday/#comment-9006 Jon Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:30:14 +0000 http://naturalbias.com/?p=8752#comment-9006 A little off the point, but back when I was actually materialistic and buying presents for people to show love during the holidays I was fooled into thinking that "After Christmas Sales", where things used to be advertised at 50% off, was the only time to get things on sale for that low... then I learned that over the ensuing weeks, they slowly worked down on THAT offer to get rid of merchandise for spring. I'm actually very insulted now by an offer of 50% off for pre-holiday sales. If there is that much profit, then obviously it was overpriced to begin with. A 50% profit is all you should ever allow a corporation! A little off the point, but back when I was actually materialistic and buying presents for people to show love during the holidays I was fooled into thinking that “After Christmas Sales”, where things used to be advertised at 50% off, was the only time to get things on sale for that low… then I learned that over the ensuing weeks, they slowly worked down on THAT offer to get rid of merchandise for spring. I’m actually very insulted now by an offer of 50% off for pre-holiday sales. If there is that much profit, then obviously it was overpriced to begin with. A 50% profit is all you should ever allow a corporation!

]]> By: Vin http://naturalbias.com/the-insanity-of-black-friday/#comment-8906 Vin Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:05:53 +0000 http://naturalbias.com/?p=8752#comment-8906 Hi Stephen, thanks for your comment! Gas prices are another great example. I've known people who would drive out of their way to save just a few cents per gallon. Avoiding the madness of crowds is worth a lot of money to me too, as is saving time. Hi Stephen, thanks for your comment!

Gas prices are another great example. I’ve known people who would drive out of their way to save just a few cents per gallon.

Avoiding the madness of crowds is worth a lot of money to me too, as is saving time.

]]> By: Vin http://naturalbias.com/the-insanity-of-black-friday/#comment-8904 Vin Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:00:06 +0000 http://naturalbias.com/?p=8752#comment-8904 Hi Paul, thanks for your comment! Craigslist is just one of many great examples of how it's possible to find great deals without wasting a lot of time or incurring stress. Hi Paul, thanks for your comment! Craigslist is just one of many great examples of how it’s possible to find great deals without wasting a lot of time or incurring stress.

]]> By: Vin http://naturalbias.com/the-insanity-of-black-friday/#comment-8903 Vin Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:58:13 +0000 http://naturalbias.com/?p=8752#comment-8903 Hi Sharona, thanks for your comment! I too would much rather spend more to ensure a more convenient and stress free buying experience. Hi Sharona, thanks for your comment! I too would much rather spend more to ensure a more convenient and stress free buying experience.

]]> By: Stephen - Rat Race Trap http://naturalbias.com/the-insanity-of-black-friday/#comment-8850 Stephen - Rat Race Trap Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:13:32 +0000 http://naturalbias.com/?p=8752#comment-8850 Hi Vin, I think that you are right about Black Friday deals, but even if they are good deals they are not worth it. To me it's like clipping coupons or shopping around to save 10 cents on a gallon of gasoline, it may save you money but it's not worth my time or hassle. The people who look for a few cents on a gallon of gas and thus save $1.50 on a tank full (15 gal * $0.10), will then stop at Starbucks and spend $5 on coffee. Or what's even worse they will save $2 by putting 20 gallons in their $40K SUV. I don't get it. To each his own but I decided long ago that a few $$ were not worth my sanity. Avoiding the madness of crowds is worth a lot of money to me. Hi Vin, I think that you are right about Black Friday deals, but even if they are good deals they are not worth it. To me it’s like clipping coupons or shopping around to save 10 cents on a gallon of gasoline, it may save you money but it’s not worth my time or hassle. The people who look for a few cents on a gallon of gas and thus save $1.50 on a tank full (15 gal * $0.10), will then stop at Starbucks and spend $5 on coffee. Or what’s even worse they will save $2 by putting 20 gallons in their $40K SUV. I don’t get it. To each his own but I decided long ago that a few $$ were not worth my sanity. Avoiding the madness of crowds is worth a lot of money to me.

]]> By: Pauly P http://naturalbias.com/the-insanity-of-black-friday/#comment-8845 Pauly P Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:11:15 +0000 http://naturalbias.com/?p=8752#comment-8845 I am so staying away from the stores! You are right it is ridiculous! People they think they are getting deals but in reality they end up spending more money than they normally would have. If I want a deal on a 42 inch HD tv..I'll look on Craigslist! I am so staying away from the stores! You are right it is ridiculous! People they think they are getting deals but in reality they end up spending more money than they normally would have. If I want a deal on a 42 inch HD tv..I’ll look on Craigslist!

]]> By: Sharona http://naturalbias.com/the-insanity-of-black-friday/#comment-8817 Sharona Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:01:21 +0000 http://naturalbias.com/?p=8752#comment-8817 Thank you, Vince, for being "the voice of reason" for us. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. I think most American holidays are used for marketing purposes in the most vulgar way. Retailers and greeting card companies probably achieve their only orgasms during these times. I never took part in a Black Friday sale and never will. I feel like it's the ultimate in duping the masses. I'll pay a few more dollars and walk into a store at a reasonable hour like a civilized human, thanks! I have a Christian friend who does not exchange any gifts at Christmas because her belief is a little more purist as to what Christmas really means to her. I'm an Atheist, so none of this stuff pertains to me and my beliefs. I find it quite amusing to see people practically kill (or actually kill) each other in the pursuit of a "happy holiday". Thank you, Vince, for being “the voice of reason” for us.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
I think most American holidays are used for marketing purposes in the most vulgar way.
Retailers and greeting card companies probably achieve their only orgasms during these times.
I never took part in a Black Friday sale and never will. I feel like it’s the ultimate in duping the masses. I’ll pay a few more dollars and walk into a store at a reasonable hour like a civilized human, thanks!
I have a Christian friend who does not exchange any gifts at Christmas because her belief is a little more purist as to what Christmas really means to her.
I’m an Atheist, so none of this stuff pertains to me and my beliefs. I find it quite amusing to see people practically kill (or actually kill) each other in the pursuit of a “happy holiday”.

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