| Posted By |
Message |
| Pages: [1] 2 3 |
|
|
Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
I do so every year!!!
http://adbusters.org/metas/eco/bnd/
|
Posted 11/19/07 12:03 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
Beth
The Key to your new home....
Member since 2/06 24849 total posts
Name:
Beth
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
if it wasn't black friday- I would
|
| Posted 11/19/07 12:04 PM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
Posted by Beth1210
if it wasn't black friday- I would
Thats the WHOLE point!!!!! ETA - they PURPOSELY make it on Black Friday!
Message edited 11/19/2007 12:06:04 PM.
|
| Posted 11/19/07 12:05 PM |
| |
|
headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
Member since 6/07 42079 total posts
Name:
LB
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
i've never heard of this! kinda funny... i will definitely be "participating" this year!
|
| Posted 11/19/07 12:05 PM |
| |
|
TreAnt427
-
Member since 8/06 8652 total posts
Name:
Tracy
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
I guess I participate b/c I never go shopping on black friday
|
| Posted 11/19/07 12:07 PM |
| |
|
Beth
The Key to your new home....
Member since 2/06 24849 total posts
Name:
Beth
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
Posted by lipglossjunky73
Posted by Beth1210
if it wasn't black friday- I would
Thats the WHOLE point!!!!! ETA - they PURPOSELY make it on Black Friday!
when I got emails about this in the past- I didn't think it was black friday?? oh well
our economy needs strong sales this holiday season-
|
| Posted 11/19/07 12:08 PM |
| |
|
DaniJude
You're My Home <3
Member since 11/06 14815 total posts
Name:
Danielle
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
some people have no choice but to shop on a day like black friday b/c, financially, it is when things are on sale and most affordable. luckily, i don't have to go - we are ok this year so that i don't have to take advantage of the money saving sales but i feel bad for those that do - those that want to give their kids, spouses and relatives really nice things for xmas w/o breaking the bank.
Message edited 11/19/2007 12:10:50 PM.
|
| Posted 11/19/07 12:10 PM |
| |
|
MrsPJB2007
MBA at your service!
Member since 7/06 12020 total posts
Name:
MJ
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
lolol i never heard of this!
but i will be one of those consumers out on black friday---i don't have too much moolah this year--and i can't pass up some of the good stuff
|
| Posted 11/19/07 12:12 PM |
| |
|
~Colleen~
my loves...
Member since 5/05 9129 total posts
Name:
guess
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
I always participate...you couldn't pay me to shop on "black Friday".
|
| Posted 11/19/07 12:13 PM |
| |
|
Beth
The Key to your new home....
Member since 2/06 24849 total posts
Name:
Beth
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
Posted by DaniRella
some people have no choice but to shop on a day like black friday b/c, financially, it is when things are on sale and most affordable. luckily, i don't have to go - we are ok this year so that i don't have to take advantage of the money saving sales but i feel bad for those that do - those that want to give their kids, spouses and relatives really nice things for xmas w/o breaking the bank.
an article came out about better sales are closer to christmas- I thought that was interesting
I am only shopping that day b/c I will be in florida and want to hit different outlets for my business on ebay - otherwise- If was home- I would be relaxing -
|
| Posted 11/19/07 12:14 PM |
| |
|
MrsPJB2007
MBA at your service!
Member since 7/06 12020 total posts
Name:
MJ
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
Posted by Beth1210
an article came out about better sales are closer to christmas- I thought that was interesting
I am only shopping that day b/c I will be in florida and want to hit different outlets for my business on ebay - otherwise- If was home- I would be relaxing -
i would LOVE to relax this year---but there's a navigational system that DH really wants that is marked 50% off that day and i can't pass it up
plus -- my sister goes every single year with her mom and sister....and they moved to north carolina--so she was so sad that she had no one to go with this year--so i figurd i'd sacrifice some sleep and go with her so she can start the tradition with me.
|
| Posted 11/19/07 12:17 PM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
Posted by DaniRella
some people have no choice but to shop on a day like black friday b/c, financially, it is when things are on sale and most affordable. luckily, i don't have to go - we are ok this year so that i don't have to take advantage of the money saving sales but i feel bad for those that do - those that want to give their kids, spouses and relatives really nice things for xmas w/o breaking the bank.
We have serious financial issues, and still don't venture out... we just buy less for everyone! 
I also buy things on sale as I see them throughout the year for bdays and holidays. There are always great sales - not just on the most evil day of the year! 
|
| Posted 11/19/07 12:19 PM |
| |
|
~Melissa~
Member since 5/06 1462 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
Posted by lipglossjunky73
We have serious financial issues, and still don't venture out... we just buy less for everyone!
I also buy things on sale as I see them throughout the year for bdays and holidays. There are always great sales - not just on the most evil day of the year!
ITA!
|
| Posted 11/19/07 12:40 PM |
| |
|
luckysmom
Yes it is! Going as planned:)
Member since 6/07 5339 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
I'll be participating. But only because i have to work 
|
| Posted 11/19/07 12:42 PM |
| |
|
Kara
Now Zagat Rated!
Member since 3/07 13217 total posts
Name:
They call me "Tater Salad"
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
Maybe I'm in the minority, but I'm not a big spender / big shopper at all throughout the year. Chances are I won't buy much - if anything - this day. I don't buy anything MOST days of the year (I even bring my lunch to work...)
|
| Posted 11/19/07 12:55 PM |
| |
|
GioiaMia
Let's Go Rangers!
Member since 1/07 14818 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
i have never made a single purchase on "black friday"
actually black friday signals the beginning of NO SHOPPING for me - i refuse to be in the crowded malls
i have my entire excel sheet filled out and with each paycheck i will be making my purchases ONLINE and i will NOT pay any shipping 
|
| Posted 11/19/07 1:04 PM |
| |
|
CallaLily
Thank you, Saint Gerard!
Member since 10/07 4937 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
Posted by TreAnt427
I guess I participate b/c I never go shopping on black friday
Me either...It's way too crazy
|
| Posted 11/19/07 1:04 PM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
Posted by Renee615
Posted by TreAnt427
I guess I participate b/c I never go shopping on black friday
Me either...It's way too crazy
I hate shopping as it is!
|
| Posted 11/19/07 1:36 PM |
| |
|
ali120206
2 Boys
Member since 7/06 17793 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
I can't deal with all of the people, the only place I could see myself going possibly is the supermarket!
ETA - I try to get most of my holiday shopping done prior to Thanksgiving so I don't have to go near a mall on weekends during the holiday season.
Message edited 11/19/2007 1:46:47 PM.
|
| Posted 11/19/07 1:45 PM |
| |
|
june262004
But I love the Snow!
Member since 5/05 15379 total posts
Name:
Kristin
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
But why? If you have Christmas Shopping to do any way? Whats the difference if you go on Friday or Saturday (besides Sales why not save money?)
|
| Posted 11/19/07 1:47 PM |
| |
|
Christine
2nd verse same as the 1st
Member since 5/05 15287 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
Posted by june262004
But why? If you have Christmas Shopping to do any way? Whats the difference if you go on Friday or Saturday (besides Sales why not save money?)
That's what I was wondering.
|
| Posted 11/19/07 1:48 PM |
| |
|
Beth
The Key to your new home....
Member since 2/06 24849 total posts
Name:
Beth
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
Posted by Christine
Posted by june262004
But why? If you have Christmas Shopping to do any way? Whats the difference if you go on Friday or Saturday (besides Sales why not save money?)
That's what I was wondering.
me too
this day has long be the tradtional day that retailers START to make money for the year- hence the term "Black Friday"
(moving from the Red to black)
why is this such a bad day? to call it the devil seems alittle over the top IMO
but maybe I am baised b/c my livelyhood is based on retail
|
| Posted 11/19/07 1:52 PM |
| |
|
june262004
But I love the Snow!
Member since 5/05 15379 total posts
Name:
Kristin
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
Posted by Beth1210
Posted by Christine
Posted by june262004
But why? If you have Christmas Shopping to do any way? Whats the difference if you go on Friday or Saturday (besides Sales why not save money?)
That's what I was wondering.
me too
this day has long be the tradtional day that retailers START to make money for the year- hence the term "Black Friday"
(moving from the Red to black)
why is this such a bad day? to call it the devil seems alittle over the top IMO
but maybe I am baised b/c my livelyhood is based on retail
Ya I just don't get it. You are still gonna buy things for people right? So why does it matter what day you do it. Seems silly
|
| Posted 11/19/07 1:54 PM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
Posted by june262004
But why? If you have Christmas Shopping to do any way? Whats the difference if you go on Friday or Saturday (besides Sales why not save money?)
We don't really go out and do Xmas shopping... we order stuff online here and there, buy things as we go, etc - we have a list of specific things that DH's daughters want, so it doesn't warrant a trip somewhere...
We don't really buy something because its on sale, we buy things that we know people want, and most of the time, I use a coupon I already have for the store, or we buy it whenever - its not like we buy that much anyway - so really, its not like a big day of spending/buying, etc... so, if we buy one or two things regular price, and spend 100-200 dollars, then its better than buying 10 things on sale for someone, and spending 300-500 dollars. We save money, by not spending it!!!
also, honestly, we sometimes buy things the week of xmas, and those sales are still there - sometimes really, really cheap too!
It's so funny that a day was created to cause a wide panic and get everyone out the door at 5 in the morning the day after Thanksgiving!!! It's like the stores are afraid that people may actually stay home and do something like spend time with their families... god forbid - no money in THAT!
Message edited 11/19/2007 1:57:38 PM.
|
| Posted 11/19/07 1:55 PM |
| |
|
Beth
The Key to your new home....
Member since 2/06 24849 total posts
Name:
Beth
|
Re: Spinoff to Nordstrom - anyone else here celbrating "National Buy Nothing" Day?
Posted by lipglossjunky73
[
It's so funny that a day was created to cause a wide panic and get everyone out the door at 5 in the morning the day after Thanksgiving!!! It's like the stores are afraid that people may actually stay home and do something like spend time with their families... god forbid - no money in THAT!
no- that's not why the day was created- I posted it above- it the day the stores had traditionally started making money for the year- and now they capitalize on
most of the money stores make are in the 4th Q- which is Oct- Dec 31
so this season can make or break a stores year- they aren't just trying to cause a panic- it has nothing to do with wanting people not to spend time with there families
and doesn't every one spend the day before with there families????
|
| Posted 11/19/07 1:58 PM |
| |
|
| Pages: [1] 2 3 |
