Countdown to Christmas: Black Friday

Black Friday: To Shop or Not to Shop?
Black Friday is quickly approaching and before long the ads will begin appearing online, in stores, and on television. Black Friday is fun for some, chaotic for others, and then there are those who go to grab items just to be a part of the Black Friday fiasco and in an attempt to get a free gift. However, are the deals on this day really worth standing in line all day Thanksgiving or waking up at 2 or 3AM to hit the morning sales and potentially ill customers (probably due to lack of sleep and over eating at Thanksgiving)? Well, in some ways.....YES!


As crazy as it sounds, there are items that are worth getting up for, as for the waiting in line all night... that's debatable. Here are a few items worth the Black Friday hassle.

• Tools-lots of tools are majorly discounted and if looking for tool sets, pressure washers, or other large items, good deals are available. The kicker is, they are only available for the hours given in the ad, which is usually when the doors open, and only while supplies last. Just be ready for long lines, but in past experiences, people have been pretty patient and nice around the tool section on this day.
• Toys-It is painful to admit, but yes, there are awesome toy sales at this time. Some of the best happen to be on Lego's, popular action figures, games, toddler toys, Barbie Dolls, and larger items like bikes, bounce houses, and play houses. There are great deals but one has to get to the desired location as soon as possible because toy stores get CRAZY!
• Home Appliances-Refrigerators and washer and dryers usually have a featured spot in the Black Friday ads. If in need of these appliances, this is a great time to buy, and can potentially save one thousands depending on the appliance or appliances needed.
• Electronics-Perhaps the biggest sale of all, or at least the most sought after, behind toys, is electronics. It is the number one thing that gets people to line up for days sometimes in order to get something new or on sale. Televisions, computers, phones, camera's, and even items such as games and DVD's to go with them are marked down a lot for a small window of time. They are worth going to the sale for but it can get crazier than shopping for toys, because the electronics empty quickly and a large amount of folks hit it hard right at opening.

Even though these are offered at stores, there can be better bargains online, especially when it comes to toys and clothes. The probably, sometimes, with buying larger furniture items online come with the shipping and handling. No matter what is being bought, beware of the shipping and handling because sometimes going to the store is less expensive. Merry Christmas!!!