Black Friday tips

Surviving Black Friday/Boxing day sales

I'm going to the states for Black Friday weekend!
I'm veryyyy excited for the major sales and discounts that I'll receive, and really who doesn't lvoe saving money?
I can always find great deals.. people are amazed by my luck and skill. In fact, they come from miles around to watch me snipe awesome buys. I have talent.

On Sat, we will wake up at 2 a.m., get in our car and start heading for the border. We are trying to beat traffic so we can hopefully be in the USA before 8 a.m. when everything opens. I'm aware black friday starts on FRIDAY but we're not a fan of getting trampled by insane American shoppers.

I downloaded 'Party in the USA' especially for this trip.
So I put my hands up, they're playing my song, the butterflies fly away.......


Tips for Black Friday/Boxing Day
1. Wear comfy clothing that will be suitable for running a marathon in. Mega-sales aren't that much different anyways.
2. No open toed shoes. Heels are the most ridiculous things one can wear.
3. 20-20 vision is a necessity. How else can you spot that incredible deal or that last pair in your size before that crazed housewife grabs it?
4. Don't expect to try on any clothes. The only line that's longer than the one for the changing room is the cashier's.
5. Make a list of what you really need to buy, could use more of, and stuff you already have way too much of.
6. Shopper's etiquette. When an item is in a person's cart or hands, it's considered as good as theirs. Don't bother asking for it or take it when they're not looking. How incredibly rude.
7. Watch for damaged items, even at a discounted price. May companies would try to get rid of them during large sales, when no one is paying attention.
8. Do your research. Know what stores are having what sales to maximize shopping efficiency.
9. Get a good breakfast in before you start to shop/cause a riot. Caffeine and Redbull help keep you awake and in a hyper state of mind.
10. Camp out if you want the doorcrasher prizes.
11. I have no prior experience with Black friday, but I'm pretty sure people get trampled on those days.
12. Quick reflexes for snatching the last discounted top right from that woman's nose.
13. Work in a team.
14. Check online, those steals might be available on their official website as well. And all from the comfort of your own home!
15. Expect to be scratched, shoved, pushed and jostled during the sales. This happens to me at least twice in each store and it's only Boxing day!
16. Read the fine print. You don't want to be the one to get burned on Black Friday.
17. Oh yes, there will be chaos.

Show of hands. Who else got reminded of that movie, 28 Days Later?
Hungry zombieeeeeeeeeeessss

If you go shopping tomorrow, you are certified insane.
If you're going to watch the insanity, that's awesome.
If you're going to work tomorrow, I feel sorry for you.