Black Friday deals...

Dark Prince · 10-29-2011, 07:09 PM

I know its early to start thinking about this, but I'm curious about something.

Do Black Friday deals usually happen online as well? I've been eying for an HP laptop and wanted to take advantage of lower prices for a standard laptop, something simple and still capable of playing games on Steam.

Iron Past · 10-29-2011, 07:20 PM

Yes, there are usually good online deals as well. It used to be 'Cyber Monday' when all the online deals happened, but more and more are starting early. In fact, there will probably be some good deals happening prior to Black Friday online.

Dark Prince · 10-29-2011, 08:12 PM

Ah yes, I remember Cyber Mondays, I wonder if that'll happen this year. I'm sure I'll be able to take advantage of something.

PathMaster · 10-29-2011, 08:45 PM

BFads.net

Great place to keep track of what is happening. Also pay attention to Slickdeals BF forum. If we are lucky, someone might do another HUGE BF excel file, which you can break everything down, by type, store, genre. Awesome.

Urizen · 10-29-2011, 10:32 PM

I was considering a certain HP, but now I'm looking at the ASUS G53 Series.

Things seem to start earlier and earlier every year. Last year, the outlet mall 10 miles away opened at 10pm on Thanksgiving night for an extra 15% off their BF sales.

Also, if you have a specific item in mind, be aware that certain retailers aren't allowed to advertise certain deals by brand/item number. Last year, I got a TV at Fry's. And the ad only said 55" 3D LED 240Hz - $997.

I had to plug those specs into Google and realize I was going to be bringing home either a Sony or a Toshiba. It is an awesome Sony.

Slickdeals.net will be following BF with the best of them.

evilgoodwin · 10-29-2011, 11:02 PM

Ah, black friday. That special time of year where I somehow have no money. Let's see if I can keep up tradition and be flat broke again this year, too.

Kelegacy · 10-30-2011, 07:01 AM

I rigged it so that I have Black Friday off naturally this year (I don't work Fridays anymore), as BF is one of my favorite days of the year. I look forward to the sales like crazy.

Last year I didn't buy much because I had Gamefly and beat most of the fall games as they came out. This year I don't so more is up for grabs.

The Buy 2 get one free sales aren't really deals to me. You're still paying $40 a game, which to me isn't cheap enough.

$20 or less or fail!

PathMaster · 10-30-2011, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Kelegacy

I rigged it so that I have Black Friday off naturally this year (I don't work Fridays anymore), as BF is one of my favorite days of the year. I look forward to the sales like crazy.

Last year I didn't buy much because I had Gamefly and beat most of the fall games as they came out. This year I don't so more is up for grabs.

The Buy 2 get one free sales aren't really deals to me. You're still paying $40 a game, which to me isn't cheap enough.

$20 or less or fail!

Steam Sale mindset!!!

Honestly, Black Friday is always interesting, but I am usually only looking for a few deals. I add them to MyDeal alerts in SD, if they are not already there, then see what pops up. I pop into BF deal thread to gauge their authenticity as well as how much of a deal it really is, or even alternatives.

I might pop into Walmart on BF to see what deals are there, as well as to see the chaos humanity creates upon itself.

Blue · 10-30-2011, 09:06 AM

I have honestly never done anything for Black Friday. I'd rather spend the extra money and sleep in and not have to deal with walls of people all clamoring.

Digital is different as you just click a button but I can't fathom going to a store on that day.

Kelegacy · 10-30-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue

I have honestly never done anything for Black Friday. I'd rather spend the extra money and sleep in and not have to deal with walls of people all clamoring.

Digital is different as you just click a button but I can't fathom going to a store on that day.

Yeah same with me, I won't venture in a physical store at all. I usually have online stores I wait up for. One year Amazon was doing certain deals at 12AM PST, so i had to stay up until 3 AM for some great sales. I was okay with that. I was on surgical leave anyway and was high on painkillers and couldn't sleep.

I am much more picky these days though. Gone are the days where I'd jump on a $10 just because. Stuff like Fracture and Afro Samurai, even though I liked Fracture. Heck, I'm balking at $20 LA Noire right now on Amazon. I just don't have the time like I used to.

Blue · 10-30-2011, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kelegacy

Yeah same with me, I won't venture in a physical store at all. I usually have online stores I wait up for. One year Amazon was doing certain deals at 12AM PST, so i had to stay up until 3 AM for some great sales. I was okay with that. I was on surgical leave anyway and was high on painkillers and couldn't sleep.

I am much more picky these days though. Gone are the days where I'd jump on a $10 just because. Stuff like Fracture and Afro Samurai, even though I liked Fracture. Heck, I'm balking at $20 LA Noire right now on Amazon. I just don't have the time like I used to.

Yeah, I'm great with staying up until all hours if I'm at home and in my pajamas. I don't have kids like you do and I too even find myself running low on time for everything I'd want to play. With the exception of a few games that I absolutely want to play day one (I'm even skipping Uncharted to hopefully get it for the holidays), I just wait and buy everything on the cheap.

Though, you're still cheaper than I am

Kelegacy · 10-30-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue

Yeah, I'm great with staying up until all hours if I'm at home and in my pajamas. I don't have kids like you do and I too even find myself running low on time for everything I'd want to play. With the exception of a few games that I absolutely want to play day one (I'm even skipping Uncharted to hopefully get it for the holidays), I just wait and buy everything on the cheap.

Though, you're still cheaper than I am

The closer to free I can get something, the better.

I have exceptions to the rule, but for videogames I always go the cheap route. I'm not really a cheapass with most things, but games are one area of my life I strive to get the best deal. Because I think they are all overpriced to begin with.

10-29-2011, 07:20 PM	#2
Iron Past Clem - shhh. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 3,676 Blog Entries: 2	Yes, there are usually good online deals as well. It used to be 'Cyber Monday' when all the online deals happened, but more and more are starting early. In fact, there will probably be some good deals happening prior to Black Friday online. __________________ GamerTag: Eyefink, PSN: IronPast Would you kindly?

10-29-2011, 08:45 PM	#4
PathMaster My life for Aiur! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Adirondacks Posts: 5,587 Blog Entries: 5	BFads.net Great place to keep track of what is happening. Also pay attention to Slickdeals BF forum. If we are lucky, someone might do another HUGE BF excel file, which you can break everything down, by type, store, genre. Awesome. __________________ CoG IRC- irc.enterthegame.com #ColonyofGamers Steam/Xbox: Pathmaster

10-29-2011, 11:02 PM	#6
evilgoodwin Abomination Unto Nuggan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 8,719 Blog Entries: 1	Ah, black friday. That special time of year where I somehow have no money. Let's see if I can keep up tradition and be flat broke again this year, too. __________________ PSN/Steam: evilgoodwin The Nonsensical Prose of a Lunatic Currently Watching: American Horror Story - S02, Angel - S03, Buffy - S06, Deadwood - S01, Dollhouse - S01, GoT - S03, Mad Men - S06, Star Trek TNG - S05 Currently Playing: Bioshock: Infinite (PS3), Final Fantasy IX (PS1), Minecraft (PC), RE4 (WII), Fire Emblem (3DS), EO4 (3DS)

10-30-2011, 07:01 AM	#7
Kelegacy The Pill Man Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Augusta, Maine Posts: 10,147	I rigged it so that I have Black Friday off naturally this year (I don't work Fridays anymore), as BF is one of my favorite days of the year. I look forward to the sales like crazy. Last year I didn't buy much because I had Gamefly and beat most of the fall games as they came out. This year I don't so more is up for grabs. The Buy 2 get one free sales aren't really deals to me. You're still paying $40 a game, which to me isn't cheap enough. $20 or less or fail! __________________ PSN: Kelegacy 360: Kelegacy Steam: Kelegacy

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10-29-2011, 10:32 PM	#5
Urizen Colonist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,079	I was considering a certain HP, but now I'm looking at the ASUS G53 Series. Things seem to start earlier and earlier every year. Last year, the outlet mall 10 miles away opened at 10pm on Thanksgiving night for an extra 15% off their BF sales. Also, if you have a specific item in mind, be aware that certain retailers aren't allowed to advertise certain deals by brand/item number. Last year, I got a TV at Fry's. And the ad only said 55" 3D LED 240Hz - $997. I had to plug those specs into Google and realize I was going to be bringing home either a Sony or a Toshiba. It is an awesome Sony. Slickdeals.net will be following BF with the best of them.