After Christmas Sales...

@howard96h (11640)
New York, New York
December 26, 2008 7:38am CST
Many people go out and catch all the "After Christmas Sales" the stores have to offer, are you one of these shoppers? Some store discounts are up to 75% off, are you going shopping today?
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@LadyMarissa (12148)
• United States
26 Dec 08
It was said on the news here today that the discounts will probably last through New Years so I don't plan on rushing out shopping. I do need a gallon of milk but I doubt that it will be on sale!!!
@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
27 Dec 08
I don't think so either.
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@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
27 Dec 08
Now you see if you had taken $10.07 the exact amount you would have never had that problem.
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@LadyMarissa (12148)
• United States
27 Dec 08
Well, it's ALL YOUR fault!!! I go to Wal~Mart with the intention of buying a #3.19 gallon of Milk & a $6.88 bag of cat food. Don't you know when the total came up on the cash register it was $77.64. Please do NOT ever suggest that I go spend money again!!! (SCREAMs)
@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
29 Dec 08
This is what i did after work today was go to Walgreens and get some gift bags for next year that were 75% off was so nice getting a bargain and a head start for next year..
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@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
29 Dec 08
Ok Pye, get the picket signs ready and I will meet you outside of Walgreens.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 Dec 08
Gee what a rip-off..my walgreens has things on sale for 50 percent off not 75....waaahhhhh. NO FAIR!
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
26 Dec 08
I hate shopping at the best of times my friend, and sales is no different, I am just not interested, unless there is something I really really want then I won't go out, I prefer to have both Christmas Day and Boxing Day at home. Unless you really want something, buying for the sake of it is not really saving is it. There will always be sales and with the economic climate the way it is, sales will be ongoing! Happy holidays my friend.
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
26 Dec 08
It's actually St.Stephen's Day, I don't know in all honest why it's called Boxing Day my friend, I forgot it's just a UK tradition!
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@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
26 Dec 08
Wolfie, what exactly is Boxing Day?
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@BarBaraPrz (46490)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
26 Dec 08
We have Boxing Day in Canada, too. It's called "Boxing" day because in days past, the haves would "box up" their old stuff and put it out for the have-nots. This would also include boxing up the Christmas meal leftovers for the servants to take home. When I lived in Vancouver, (18 yrs ago) it was very common to see bags of clothes and toys, etc. out in the alleys for whoever wanted them.
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@cheongyc (5072)
• Malaysia
28 Dec 08
I have watched the crazy Christmas Sales in the T.V. The people are flocking into the shopping malls to grab their favourite products at lowest price of the year. Now I no longer do it because we don't have much Christmas Sales over here. However, I did join the fun when I was in Oregon during the 2002 Christmas sales. I even got a few 100% free rebate items, ie. CD-R, web-cam, pen-drive and etc.
@cheongyc (5072)
• Malaysia
29 Dec 08
You are most welcome! However, I recall back that, I didn't get all of my rebat. Some I think might be delayed or missing . I don't know about the real cause, but as long as I got back 80% of my money, I am still enjoying the benefit of the holiday sales. Hope you will find better offer in the coming new year sales!
@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
28 Dec 08
Yes they really do have some good offers, discounts and sales. Thanks.
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@AnakSuNamun (2084)
• United States
26 Dec 08
I'm not a big fan of holiday shopping,especially the craze and the human traffic but I think I might check out a couple of stores later. If I don't find anything soon,I'll go home. Today is the payday so we might as well try our luck:D
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@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
26 Dec 08
I really hate shopping, when I want to buy something I already know what I want and all I want to do is go right into the store and pick it up and get out as soon as humanly possibly. I see online all the stores have a lot of good sales though. If you go I hope you get a good deal.
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• United States
26 Dec 08
I will try to find the best deal but paying gas and electricity bills seems like a sounder idea.
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• India
26 Dec 08
no i m not going for shopping. there is global economic crisis. so many shops are not giving discounts although some are giving but they are not of my choise.so no shopping this Christmas.
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@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
26 Dec 08
I know, money is tight for everyone these days. I saw on the news this morning how the stores did not do as well as expected so they are offering a lot of sales today to try and make up for their losses.
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@carolbee (16230)
• United States
27 Dec 08
Actually, I am not a shopper. My checkbook is safe from any abuse. I would rather stay away from stores especially right after Christmas. We were gone yesterday afternoon and evening but not shopping. Today we are having nasty weather, live in the midwest, and would prefer to stay home until the tornado warnings have lifted. Do you take advantage of any after Christmas sales?
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
27 Dec 08
I can relate. I wait until there is a shortage of underwear or I need jeans. Then it's time to hit the store. I also run in and run right out. Just don't find shopping entertaining and that's a bit strange for a female.
@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
27 Dec 08
No, not me, I hate shopping. When I need something I run right in, get it and run out as quick as humanly possible.
@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
28 Dec 08
I did go shopping. Hallmark is having a 50% off ornaments. Also an almost free book on CD at Borders for .99, which retails for $44.95. Hope you found some good deals.
@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
28 Dec 08
I love Hallmark ornaments, they are all so beautiful.
@crazynurse (7482)
• United States
27 Dec 08
I'm afraid that I don't enjoy the after Christmas sales. I would enjoy the deep discounts, but I absolutely cannot handle the crowds! Also, my checkbook balance says to me very loudly, "No, you cannnot go shopping!" Ha! I envy those who are brave enough to fight the crowds and shop for the bargains that are there for the taking. It would be great to get discounted items and put them back for next year's gifts! Or, for upcoming birthdays and other special occassions.
@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
27 Dec 08
Well at least your checkbook balance says something, my checkbook has stopped talking to me all together.
@BarBaraPrz (46490)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
26 Dec 08
Actually, I'm going to my cousin's place today to do our little Christmas get-together, but even if I weren't I doubt I'd be taking advantage of the "after Christmas sales". I mean, 75% off stuff I don't need or want is still too much to pay. Are you going shopping today?
@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
26 Dec 08
Not me - I hate shopping. Enjoy your day my friend!
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@BarBaraPrz (46490)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
26 Dec 08
Well, as it turns out, I'm not going to my cousin's afterall... she just phoned and said it was snowing like crazy where she and our aunt live (Toronto), and our aunt doesn't want to drive in it. It's still clear here in Hamilton. So our get-together has been postponed until tomorrow (Saturday). Sigh. And I washed my hair for nothing!
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
28 Dec 08
I've never been big on Christmas sales before or after Christmas period..the only thing I stocked up on at Walgreens the other day rwere boxes of Christmas cards for next year..that was my "big" purchase....LOL
@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
29 Dec 08
Pye's mommy..I went to Walgreens and did the discount thingy too!
@irishmist (3814)
• United States
27 Dec 08
I will go out shopping if I have the extra money after christmas, especially since I have a granddaughter, and her birthday is in febuary, so I am looking to get a good deal.
@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
27 Dec 08
This would be a good time to pick up something because of the discounts - that is (like you said) if you have the money, so many people are strapped these days. Hope 2009 will bring some positive changes.
@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
26 Dec 08
in germany its not open today and tomorrow saturday its only half day so i will try to go their morning because so many stuff on sale.
@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
27 Dec 08
You should be able to find some nice sales. Enjoy your shopping.
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• United States
27 Dec 08
Hi Howard: If I had some $$money$$ I might be tempted to face the crowds but I never have the extra cash before Christmas or afterwards, however I did have to go to Wallyworld yesterday to pick up some prescriptions for myself and my Dad, GOOD GRIEF! That place was just CRAZY! Just Crazy!! I wish I had gotten my bread first, and then went to the Pharmacy, I could've checked out there but stupid me got in line cause I wanted to talk to my friend ( the clerk) and I waited in that line for 40 minutes I kid you not, three ladies ahead of me, the one had problems with her items not ringing up right and you know she had that cart so stuffed with crap! aka Sales! The other lines were just as long but they were moving, I had a massive headache by the time I got out of there; I wish I had just stayed home; LOL! Did you venture out??
@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
27 Dec 08
I did not go near any stores but I saw them on the news and some were really packed. I do not like shopping anyway.
• United States
27 Dec 08
Me either bleh!!
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
26 Dec 08
I would if I had the money but I never have any money to take advantage of the savings. My boyfriend is going to get a new laptop though, they savings is over 130 dollars.
@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
27 Dec 08
That's a big savings, great.
@roniroxas (10560)
• Philippines
27 Dec 08
i think i am one of those who like to shop after christmas and after new year as well. i even bought a christmas decoration last year after christmas and i use it for this years christmas. it may look woerd or funny to buy a christmas decoration after christmas but.... its cheap so i did it. lol. i havent got a chance to go out yet maybe after new year i will find cheap and bargains things i need.
@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
27 Dec 08
A lot of people shop for Christmas decorations right after Christmas, the prices are usually reduced to half price so your ready for next year like you said. Have a great day my friend.
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@millardos (408)
• France
27 Dec 08
well first of all i don't celebrate chrismas because i'm not a cocacolien so i can't celebrate holy cocacola day, and basically i do give gifts from time to time to my friends and to relatives and i don't need to wait for one special day to offer something......
@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
27 Dec 08
Well first of all if you don't celebrate Christmas then I guess your not expected to buy anyone a gift, so you can buy your gifts for people on their birthdays, so you don't have to wait for one special day to offer something but we are not talking about giving gifts here, we are talking about "sales". After Christmas Sales doesn't not mean that the only things on sale are Christmas items, everything is on sale.
@selece (2357)
• Philippines
27 Dec 08
Sadly, I can't go out shopping even though there are huge discounts out there... Why? I don't have enough money anymore! LoL! Nooooooooooo! I spent it all for a new computer unit. Haha. I never thought I'd be upgrading soon, I couldn't resist temptation because I had the money. hehe.
@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
27 Dec 08
Well the important thing is that you have a good working computer. Now you can visit us here more often, miss you dude when your not around.
@onlydia (2808)
• United States
27 Dec 08
Heck no I'm not going out. I have no money as it is. So I'm in my house until I go back to work on the 5th and have no money so me and my comp. and my roommates are all staying in. You have a wonderful day. Your friend onlydia. Stay sweet my friend
@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
27 Dec 08
You have a wonderful day my friend.
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@UK_Shree (3603)
27 Dec 08
Hi there, I probably will go shopping, but I am not going to go all out as I find after Xmas shopping a bit exhausting to be honest. I will be looking for the things that I do actually need rather than buying a load of random things just because they are on special offer - I can't afford it anyway!
@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
27 Dec 08
It can be very exhausting with the crowds in some stores. Thanks for your response.