Chronicle poll results: Shopping on Black Friday
We asked our readers if they shopped on Black Friday. Here's what they said.
Last week, the Chronicle asked its readers in an electronic poll the following question: “Will you, or did you, shop on Black Friday?” Of the 187 people who responded, 63% said “No”; 21% said “Yes, on the internet”; 9% said “Yes, both in person at a store and online”; and 7% said “Yes, in person at a brick-and-mortar store.” Comments were submitted by 37 people. A few follow.
I love to be out with all the people on Black Friday. But, alas, I have no money to shop or car to get me there. I tried to complete all my Hanukkah shopping prior to the day. All I need now is gelt.
I will be going to at least one store on Black Friday: Giant Eagle, which has some great one-day buys that were featured in a mailing I received this week.
You can get the same deals on other days when the crowds are not so big.
I did some “early” Black Friday shopping earlier this month. Lots of stores start doing promos beforehand. The trick — for some stores — is to hold out to Cyber Monday because that’s when the best deals really are.
Just another day. If I need anything, I’ll buy it. If not, I won’t.
If by Black Friday shopping you mean sitting in a food coma in front of the TV after overdoing it with family the entire day before, then yes!
I went once years ago; it’s not worth dealing with the crowds.
I find the entire Black Friday thing weird and slightly pathological.
No. I’d rather spend my money giving to charities on the upcoming Giving Tuesday.
I prefer to shop in person and on less busy days.
I shopped on the Sunday before Thanksgiving and got “Black Friday” sales.
Of course — the Kindle books on Amazon are on sale! Who wouldn’t?
At my age, I need nothing but good health. PJC
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