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Survival Strategies for Black Friday
Nov 26 2008 by Sara Lacey
It’s that time of year again. No, not Thanksgiving, it’s Black Friday! It’s when shoppers everywhere rejoice in the insanity that is a door-buster sale. We’ve come up with some strategies that can help keep you somewhat stable on this most crazy day of consumerism.
• DON’T BRING THE KIDS. In the words of a seasoned veteran, you’ll regret it, they’ll regret it and the other shoppers will really regret it.
• Caffeinate responsibly. Pace yourselves, people; you can’t read the markdowns if you’re all jittery.
• Dress for the occasion. Be comfortable, but feel free to go more formal than pajamas. And ditch that puffy, floor-length parka; you’re an inefficient amateur if you don’t see the wisdom in this advice.
• Wear light colors so people can see you when you’re walking through the parking lot. Here in Denver, Kohl’s is having a 4 a.m. door-buster sale for people who are still mellowed out on tryptophan. It’s going to be dark, and some people might have visibility problems due to a large number of holiday packages in the cargo area. Don’t be a victim.
• Empty out and clean your trunk/cargo area. No one wants spare tire gunk on their new sweater from you.
• Unless you have a physical ailment, don’t troll the parking lot for the closest spot. I know you’ve got a long day ahead of you and a long walk back to the car when you’re done, but you’ll save some gas, anxiety and our air by parking in the first spot you see. If your mall has it, use valet parking. They’ll even help you put all your stuff in the car at the end of your shopping extravaganza. Trust me; you’ll save enough on all your purchases to justify the cost.
• Put coupons in a separate, easy-to-find zipper pouch or plastic bag. Don’t keep the whole line waiting behind you while you dig in your purse.
• Whether you pack some snacks or allocate time for breakfast, be sure to eat. No one wants to faint when they’re waiting in line.
• End Shopping Rage. Don’t argue over goods, don’t cut in line, and don’t be snarky. You never know how many cups of coffee that gal is in front of you has consumed.
Good luck out there, shoppers. Be safe, healthy and have fun. Share your Black Friday shopping tips with us in the comments section below.
