Black Friday
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (184390)
Boise, Idaho
November 15, 2025 2:50pm CST
Thanksgiving will be here in 12 days. I am seeing Black Friday ads already. I was curious and so I did some research on info about BF and found these things interesting:
* It originated in the 50s and 60s as a term signifying a move from "in the red" to "in the black". The police in Philadelphia used the term on this chaotic day in 1961.
* Some retailers manipulate prices before sales while others offer genuine discounts to get rid of inventory. This in an attempt to make room for new items.
* Retailers use algorithms to adjust prices. This is based on browsing history and demand.
* Shopping online often has better prices than the store.
* If a person has a loyalty program/card taking advantage of this now can often get you better prices.
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Do you shop on Black Friday? Online or in the store. I don't and do most of my shopping online.
The picture is from freepik.com
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9 responses
@DaddyEvil (165781)
• United States
15 Nov
I would buy stuff on Black Friday when I was forced to be in the store anyway, taking care of customers. But I won't willingly go into a store on that day if not forced. (While working at Walmart, I often got 10% more off the prices using my Walmart Discount card. I don't have that anymore.)
I haven't looked to see what was being sold this year. Pretty may have looked and may plan on buying something online. I don't know because I haven't asked yet.
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@celticeagle (184390)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Nov
We don't do any buying for gifts anymore. Can't afford to and it just seems to be a big retail thing anymore.
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@DaddyEvil (165781)
• United States
15 Nov
@celticeagle It was always just a big retail day.
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@Deepizzaguy (117287)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 Nov
If eBay has a Black Friday deal on undergarments, I will order some undergarments since it is an item I need.
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@Deepizzaguy (117287)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Nov
@celticeagle I hope to find some good deals on Black Friday.
@LeaPea2417 (39353)
• Toccoa, Georgia
15 Nov
I do not shop on Black Friday. It's way too hectic and crowded.
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@celticeagle (184390)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Nov
I totally agree with you. If I can't find it online I don't get it.
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@LeaPea2417 (39353)
• Toccoa, Georgia
17 Nov
@celticeagle Online shopping is way better and I agree, if you can't find it online, I don't get it.
@Tampa_girl7 (54026)
• United States
16 Nov
Normally we don’t, but if I see a great deal on something we need I will.
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@LindaOHio (210830)
• United States
16 Nov
I don't shop online on Black Friday anymore. I only have to get 3 or 4 gift cards this year. I will order those next month.
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@Dreamerby (9851)
• Calcutta, India
16 Nov
Not like a tradition. I mean I would buy something if I need it but not because its black friday sale.
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@celticeagle (184390)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Nov
It's a good time to look for deals on things you need.
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@RasmaSandra (92898)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Nov
I don't shop on Black Friday unless there is something I really need,
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@celticeagle (184390)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Nov
Same here. And, I find it at a really nice sale price.
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