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31. People complain but I enjoy buying from there !

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What we all need to do BEFORE Thanksgiving [View all] KS Toronado Oct 28 OP

Great Idea! Chasstev365 Oct 28 #1

As a non-religious person, my Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Xmas spending has been Zero $ for over 30+ years. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Oct 28 #2

Black Friday Dave Id Oct 28 #26

Back in your early years popsdenver Oct 28 #30

Merchants operate "in the red" most of the year, until the day after Thanksgiving... Hekate Oct 29 #61

I know what Black Friday is these days popsdenver Oct 29 #62

Interesting! I took accounting 101. electric_blue68 Oct 29 #63

I'm with you RWBR. I can't wait until the season of gluttony and greed ends. SusieCreamcheese Oct 28 #42

That's good to hear, and welcome to DU SCC! RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Oct 28 #49

Welcome to DU ! KS Toronado Oct 29 #69

I usually try to get something for my sister and my grandson... and a little something for hubby. slightlv Oct 28 #58

Shut the spending down. And not just for one day. Do not underestimate the power and leverage of your consumer dollars. Hotler Oct 28 #3

This is the best of all ideas. Buy now with cash (if possible) and screw the holidaze! erronis Oct 28 #43

;-{) Goonch Oct 28 #4

Shouldn't those turkeys be jack-o-lanterns? Ray Bruns Oct 28 #19

Hit them bdamomma Oct 28 #5

I endorse this suggestion EYESORE 9001 Oct 28 #6

It's gonna be especially bad if the shutdown continues Wednesdays Oct 28 #27

Don't forget the millions of people who are being denied SNAP benefits! synni Oct 28 #35

I hate Black Friday and have never fallen for the scam. Boomerproud Oct 28 #7

Me too. It was Ilsa Oct 28 #10

Christmas shopping ad for Macy's on CBS last night. Ilsa Oct 28 #8

Wow Christmas ads this early? KS Toronado Oct 28 #11

15 years ago Christmas ads started in AUGUST Wednesdays Oct 28 #29

Hobby Lobby has had Christmas out, 50% off, since Ilsa Oct 28 #38

A boycott which lowering rates can't solve? Frasier Balzov Oct 28 #9

Son works retail. He said they are seeing a dramatic drop in daily sales since the shutdown and it's increasing. nt woodsprite Oct 28 #12

Exactly TommieMommy Oct 28 #13

Right after the orange turd was sworn in I brought a new TV and 2 cellphones kimbutgar Oct 28 #14

Temu has been wonderful. I am dazzled by the depth and breadth of their offerings. OMGWTF Oct 28 #28

People complain but I enjoy buying from there ! kimbutgar Oct 28 #31

Let the turkeys live. twodogsbarking Oct 28 #15

yep after christmass IbogaProject Oct 28 #16

Let's make sure this Administration has the absolute worst Black Friday in history" Ray Bruns Oct 28 #17

I hope that all the sales are down, way way down, this year popsdenver Oct 28 #33

UPS 48,000 layoffs. BidenRocks Oct 28 #57

I already told my kids Christmas will be lean this year... Trueblue Texan Oct 28 #18

Great ideas! SARose Oct 28 #21

I'll go for that cookbook idea next year or the one after... Trueblue Texan Oct 29 #68

It's a bit of work SARose Oct 29 #75

Everyone on DiverDave Oct 28 #20

I plan to do cash this year. ProudMNDemocrat Oct 28 #22

I've been buying from small vendors ever since the election. Coventina Oct 28 #23

Just end this whole stupid gift buying swong19104 Oct 28 #24

Exactly. The americans have been brainwashed into thinking it's "the thing to do." erronis Oct 28 #44

I'm with you markie Oct 28 #45

Trump & Republicans do nothing; WE BUY NOTHING Captain Zero Oct 28 #53

No, not on any White House grounds ! KS Toronado Oct 29 #70

Speak for yourself I like getting, and giving gifts. Even modest, small.ones. electric_blue68 Oct 29 #64

Well, for this season swong19104 Oct 29 #66

I Don't Shop on black friday anyway electric_blue68 Oct 29 #74

Most people enjoy getting, and giving gifts KS Toronado Oct 29 #71

I've never done the black friday shopping day electric_blue68 Oct 29 #73

Neither have I KS Toronado Oct 29 #76

Cool! electric_blue68 Oct 29 #77

Recommended. H2O Man Oct 28 #25

I just predicted Lame $tream Media soon shall whine 24/7 about retailer's 'hurting,' economy, etc. joanbarnes Oct 28 #32

Exactly what I'm hoping for KS Toronado Oct 28 #36

Of course! Just SICK of hearing the annual capitalist whining. joanbarnes Oct 28 #37

We started just giving money since our kids are all adults. Diamond_Dog Oct 28 #34

I get my kids a AAA memberships and give them a check for Hanukkah. H and I don't exchange gifts. I've never Raftergirl Oct 28 #39

It's an odd year, we aren't buying anything until next year. Hassler Oct 28 #40

DON'T COOK FOR OR ENTERTAIN ANY tRUMPers THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!!!! wolfie001 Oct 28 #41

Great Ideas ms.pamela Oct 28 #46

I plan on doing no shopping mercuryblues Oct 28 #47

That shouldn't be a problem... jmowreader Oct 28 #48

Sending gourmet food gifts are always good! calimary Oct 28 #50

You're right about the BS "sale" prices - there are no discounts anymore FakeNoose Oct 28 #51

We are not giving gifts this year. I was diagnoised with cancer. I have medical bills Trueblue1968 Oct 28 #52

I've finished my Christmas shopping PikaBlue Oct 28 #54

I have quit Black Friday decades ago IzzaNuDay Oct 28 #55

'WE'RE SHUTTING IT DOWN': COORDINATED ECONOMIC BLACKOUT SET FOR NOV. 25 - DEC. 2 Jack Valentino Oct 28 #56

WOW, thanks for that Jack ! KS Toronado Oct 29 #72

BOGO... ultralite001 Oct 28 #59

Good idea! elleng Oct 28 #60

Also buy modest items from small, Independent stores in your town or city. electric_blue68 Oct 29 #65

According to Heather Cox Richardson... returnee Oct 29 #67

I never shop on Black Friday Jilly_in_VA Oct 29 #78

There's a lot of us that never shop on black friday KS Toronado Oct 29 #79