{"id":3834,"date":"2013-11-21T17:29:58","date_gmt":"2013-11-21T17:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aerocominc.com\/?p=3834"},"modified":"2015-05-07T16:03:26","modified_gmt":"2015-05-07T23:03:26","slug":"black-friday-madness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aerocominc.com\/info\/black-friday-madness\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Friday Madness"},"content":{"rendered":"

 
\nAfter we all enjoy that delicious Thanksgiving feast, it\u2019s SHOPPING TIME! This year, many malls are not opening for Black Friday, but instead are opening Thursday night before midnight. It seems as if Black Friday has turned into Black Thursday! The shopping day of mayhem is a huge tradition for all shoppers worldwide. From hours of lines to hours of driving around in circle searching for parking, Black Friday has become a tradition for families to stay up for nearly 24 hours and shop until they drop.<\/p>\n

Last year, nearly 35 million shoppers visited stores and store website on Thanksgiving, up from 28 million the previous year. According to the Nielson Holiday Shopping Survey, 22 percent of shoppers say they\u2019ve already started their holiday shopping! Some deals have already been publicized from some of shoppers\u2019 favorite stores\u2026better get looking!
\nFor those of you who plan to shop early and join the 250 million who will shop online or in stores on Black Friday weekend, you\u2019re definitely going to need a game plan\u2026and maybe a few backup plans as well. To help you have a slightly less stressful and more enjoyable Black Friday, we provide for you 10 important tips to remember to help you prepare for this day of deals and sales!<\/p>\n

Here are a few good tips:
\n<\/em><\/strong>1. Don\u2019t wait for Thanksgiving<\/span>– Good deals are already out and are being offered currently. To find out about Thanksgiving deals or current sales, visit retail websites or coupon sites.
\n2. Research research research-<\/span> One of the most important things to remember about Black Friday are price comparisons and matches. Many companies will price match if you happen to find a cheaper price at a different store. Don\u2019t miss out on the bargains!
\n3. Prioritize-<\/span> Many stores offer doorbuster sales to draw in the customers. These doorbuster deals won\u2019t last long (purposely) so be sure to choose your stores wisely; for you don\u2019t want to miss out on a MUST-HAVE deal!
\n4. Plans of Attack-<\/span> If you plan on online shopping, make your accounts ahead of time! It\u2019ll save a ton of time when trying to snag a hot deal before it sells out. If you plan on venturing out into the world of shoppers mayhem, be sure to know where exactly to go once you step through the entrance doors of the shopping center\/store.
\n5. Keep an eye out for extras-<\/span> Don\u2019t purchase those expensive warranties on products. Studies show that they\u2019re rarely ever used! Instead, sometimes credit cards offer warranty on products bought, so keep an eye out!
\n6. Take the ads with you<\/span>– Stores such as: Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, etc. offer price-match for items. To make sure you\u2019re getting the best available offers, bring in some ads and try to find the cheapest stuff!
\n7. Don\u2019t go alone-<\/span> Numbers is your answer. When dealing with excruciatingly long lines, having a friend there with you doesn\u2019t hurt! Besides, shopping alone can be well\u2026lonesome!
\n8. Dress for comfort-<\/span> For all of you ladies out there, don\u2019t go carrying a bag full of bricks! If you\u2019ll be shopping for hours, be sure to pack lightly and wear some comfortable shoes!
\n9. Don\u2019t drink too much-<\/span> If you know you\u2019ll be in a line for a long time, don\u2019t lose your spot by going to the bathroom! It\u2019s not easy to take a potty break so try to take healthy amounts of water without going overboard!
\n10. Stay safe-<\/span> There\u2019s no need to push and shove people. Try your best to avoid anyone running or pushing \u2013 you don\u2019t want to get trampled!<\/p>\n

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Black Friday is nothing less than a mess. Preparation is key- that’s why we have provided some 10 important tips to remember before and while you shop! <\/p>\n

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