The Day After
By fishtiger58
@fishtiger58 (29823)
Momence, Illinois
December 27, 2016 8:27am CST
I don't usually go shopping the day after Christmas, but I did, because it was necessary. My son was going out so I rode with him. He had a Game Stop gift card and wanted to get some video games. When we pulled into the parking lot the place was packed and so I opted out and waited in the car. I thought I was going to be out there forever but apparently he basically knew what he wanted, and despite the crowded store he was in and out fairly quickly.
Next stop was Walmart, and I was concerned. The parking lot looked more crowded than I had ever seen it but thankfully it's a huge store and inside it wasn't that bad. My son needed some new pants for work. Why he didn't do this sooner is beyond me but I suppose it is what it is. We were only in there for about 40 minutes or so. Not to bad for the day after Christmas.
Our last stop was a Dollar type store. I am running out of Christmas wrapping paper and I refuse to pay 4 or 5 dollars a roll for someone to tear it up and throw it away. Whoever thought up Christmas Wrapping Paper is probably a millionaire.
So I got my wrapping paper for an amazing price. I bought 18 rolls of paper and 3 boxes of Christmas Cards for the low low price of $10.50. My kind of deal. I'm thinking I'm good for the next 3 years now.
Any of you guys get any good deals the day after.
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@Dena91 (15909)
• United States
27 Dec 16
We went shopping yesterday as well, something we try to avoid like the plague. But like your experience it wasn't as bad since we weren't looking for the after Christmas deals or returns of unwanted gifts. So our trip to get a few things for the pantry at Walmart wasn't too bad. Glad you got such a great deal. Nice feeling to be stocked up for awhile now. Have a blessed day
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
27 Dec 16
I am pleased with my purchase. You have a wonderful day as well.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
27 Dec 16
I am SO set on Christmas Wrapping paper. I always buy it after the holidays and stock up, but I am good for who knows how long. You are right whoever thought about Christmas wrapping paper is beyond rich!
And, did you know you can make personalized wrapping paper with your faces on it... its even more expensive 
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
28 Dec 16
@fishtiger58 Totally personalized wrapping paper is a waste and I wouldn't want my face to be ripped then tossed in the trash lol
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
28 Dec 16
I can't imagine putting my face on wrapping paper lol and I'm sure it's highly expensive.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
28 Dec 16
@infatuatedbby True I didn't think of that lol. I just take really bad pics lol.
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@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
28 Dec 16
I marveled at the amount of wrapping paper in your picture! I don't know why but I absolutely love wrapping paper! I try to get a bunch of different colors and patterns.. and I don't use the same roll more than once per person as I want to see a variety under the tree!
I did go to Walmart and buy about 10 rolls of paper, and some lights as we're thinking of doing a real tree next year (we have a prelit artificial this year). I spent about $20.
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@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
28 Dec 16
@fishtiger58 I avoid the foil... it's pretty but hard to wrap with as it won't stay where you put it the way regular paper does.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
28 Dec 16
It actually doesn't look like 18 rolls but it is. I even got some foil wrapping paper which I just love. You didn't do to bad yourself.
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
28 Dec 16
@katsmeow1213 I don't wrap I so stink at it. I buy the gifts hubby wraps, he is really good at it. Works for me. I do pick the paper he uses though
@moffittjc (118587)
• Gainesville, Florida
28 Dec 16
Every year I swear is going to be the year I shop after Christmas to take advantage of the huge clearance savings. But every year I go to Disney for a week after Christmas, and then when I get back I forget to go shopping for deals! Haha
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@moffittjc (118587)
• Gainesville, Florida
3 Jan 17
@fishtiger58 See my dilemma? I can never catch the awesome after-Christmas sales, because I am always on vacation for a week from Christmas Day through New Years. By the time I get back home, all the good sales are over, and all the good merchandize has been cleaned off the shelves!
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
28 Dec 16
A week after Christmas and everything is gone anyway. You would definitely have to do that the day after.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
3 Jan 17
@moffittjc It sure is, today I saw Valentines stuff. Maybe you could get someone to shop for you while you are away.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
28 Dec 16
it is a surprise that stores and malls here are closed on Christmas day and new year's day. no, no good deals for me as of yet
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
29 Dec 16
@fishtiger58 that is also my perception; why do stores close on new year's day when good luck and finances should 'enter the stores for all year 'round'?
i hope the stores and malls here will be opened come January 1st.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
29 Dec 16
@ridingbet Many many years ago the stores here would be closed on New Years Day, but I guess the thought of money they have decided to be open, most are these days.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
28 Dec 16
Here the stores are closed on Christmas, but rarely are they closed on New Year's Day.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
28 Dec 16
Whoa now you're ready for the next year- I bought a bit of paper and a few things too- but didn't see great cards- I will keep looking for those!
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
28 Dec 16
They actually didn't have a huge selection of cards but I still managed to buy 3 boxes, so that's enough for next year. The wrapping paper however should last me at least 3 years.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
29 Dec 16
@MarymargII It was and worth going out the day after.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
29 Dec 16
@fishtiger58 Yes, no more worries about those things and that was a great bargain find for you!
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@allknowing (130165)
• India
29 Dec 16
So you are all ready to pack for next Christmas. You only need to buy gifts!
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
30 Dec 16
Yup, I'm good for at least the next 3 Christmases.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Dec 16
I stopped at the Rite-Aid Pharmacy and bought some tissue paper, some cologne for one of my grandsons and half price Christmas candy. It is was a good stop.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
30 Dec 16
I do so love a good sale. Sounds like you did good too.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
29 Dec 16
That was a good deal. I love Dollar Stores.... We don't send Christmas cards anymore, the postage in Canada is crazy.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
29 Dec 16
I have heard the postage is huge there, our Postal Service is getting ready to raise prices as well.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
29 Dec 16
@fishtiger58 It just not worth it, all my relatives other than my children live in the states and each card would cost me around $2.00 for a stamp...
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
29 Dec 16
@PainsOnSlate 2 dollars a stamp, that's pretty outrageous, one stamp here is like 46 or 48 cents.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
27 Dec 16
I don't normally either but I knew I wouldn't be able to get that paper 2 days after. When I got to the dollar store I could barely get to the paper there were so many people with the same idea.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
27 Dec 16
@DianneN Yes just like that, I would go out for that too lol.
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@just4him (307318)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Dec 16
I didn't go out yesterday, but I did this morning and there wasn't even a hint of Christmas in Wal-Mart this morning. So sad. I just hate that everything comes down as soon as it's over. I'm glad you got some good deals. I didn't look for any after Christmas deals. I needed a new light bulb for the gift my daughter gave me. The bulb popped as soon as I plugged it in. I had a hard time finding the right size and wattage 25 W. Had to go down that aisle twice before I located it. And I needed water. I considered buying two cases since I'm going through water like a desert. However, I don't have room for two cases and I can always buy more when needed.
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@just4him (307318)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Dec 16
@fishtiger58 Looks like you scored big time. 
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
28 Dec 16
@just4him I think I did and I'm pleased.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
28 Dec 16
I knew that if I waited until today I wouldn't get my paper. And I really wanted it.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
30 Dec 16
I'm not either, but I had to have the wrapping paper and I knew it would be gone by the next day so off I went
@Deepizzaguy (94943)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11 Jan 17
I heard that the day after Christmas is a great day to get low prices on games but I have not been able to shop for any bargains after Christmas recently.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Jan 17
I basically just wanted more wrapping paper, so glad I went.
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
30 Dec 16
I don't like to wrap gifts so i just use gift bags. Dollar Tree is where I go if I don't have one. You got the bargain of the year!
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
30 Dec 16
I did and I don't even wrap lol, glad my hubby doesn't mind wrapping.
@xstitcher (30420)
• Petaluma, California
28 Dec 16
I haven't been shopping the day after Christmas since....?
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
28 Dec 16
I don't usually either, but this was a must have.
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
28 Dec 16
We did not shop, so must have saved money!
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
29 Dec 16
I saved money by getting that paper at 50 cents a roll instead of 4 or 5 dollars. I can't pay that much for something that is thrown away so quickly like that.
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
29 Dec 16
Kitchen foil, that's pretty cool nothing I would have ever thought to use.
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@Marilynda1225 (79974)
• United States
27 Dec 16
I didn't even venture out to look for bargains. You made out like a bandit with all that stuff for $10
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
28 Dec 16
I sure did and I'm so happy about it. Now I won't need paper for at least 3 years.
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
28 Dec 16
I bought cards too, I hate paying full price for stuff like that.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
28 Dec 16
I love day(s) after Christmas shopping. I might go to it today :-)
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