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Old 11-04-2009, 03:58 PM   #1
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Black Friday

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for the link.
I scanned the pages very quickly, but I didn't see too many over the top, I've got to get that deals. Did I miss something???
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I hate black friday...I'm in retail. this will be my 30th black friday. Thanks for the peek...my dh will be excited!!
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I scanned the pages very quickly, but I didn't see too many over the top, I've got to get that deals. Did I miss something???
Thanks for the link Judi! But yeah Kmart isn't exactly wowing me with this sale. Actually, it seems like there are constantly sales and good deals lately because of the ecomony...The first Black Friday ad had a cool computer for only $150 though.
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I worked retail for years and will be at the Disney store again. I am another one that is not a fan of Black Friday.
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been there done that as both a retail clerk and a consumer... I don't enjoy it
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Thanks for the info! I try to stay away from Black Friday.
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