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*Arubalisa* · 11-07-2008, 10:55 PM

Thought maybe I would start this thread so we could all share on our knowledge of hot items and sales.

I will start by saying that as a former manager at JC Penney, the sale they are hold tomorrow, "the biggest sale of them all", offers some of their best prices of the year with the exception of seasonal clearance and the last two weeks before Christmas. Stores open tomorrow at 6 a.m.

Why you would be caught at the mall two weeks before Christmas, nevermind the weekend before is beyond me.

Amazon is also offering buy 2 Nintendo Ds games and receive the 3rd free.

Walmart has a pretty nifty Holiday Budget Calculator http://instoresnow.walmart.com/Community.aspx?id=107

My last bargain is the Acer Mini Laptop for $348. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10575193

Now if anyone has a gift idea for me to give to my dh

...

*Andrea J.* · 11-07-2008, 11:05 PM

i love pennys and if i am feeling up to it, may take a ride over to the pennys that is about 2 miles from me.

thanks for the heads up and suggestions

will think of a jerry gift

danadog56 · 11-08-2008, 12:27 PM

A few years ago I told the family we were getting tooooooooo big to keep buying everybody gifts. I suggested and exchange but to no avail...our family is stock full of lunatics that love nothing better than wasting money,,,,,
So I decided I would just buy for the babies..(anyone still in school) and no body else except mom and DH.....wow, I actually have money left over between pay days....
Dh and I don't buy for each other because we get whatever we want during the year and my mom I just get gift certificates for....
The kids (3 only) just get about 30 dollars worth of stuff and the rest goes for Xmas dinner (16-18 people).....
So I still spent a little, but not as bad as it could be.

*Andrea J.* · 11-08-2008, 06:48 PM

paul and i made a trip to jc penney:

i bought Kevin and Paul Columbia winter jackets ($69 each regular price $140)
bought kevin and paul some good warm socks for skiing and snowshoeing
bought a few fleece tops for myself
bought a down vest for myself

everything came $170 after sale prices and the $15 coupon figured in.

savings of $188

thanks lisa for the heads up
going back tonight to see if i can find a decent rolling daypack.

andrea

*Arubalisa* · 11-09-2008, 12:11 PM

Andrea, you are very welcome! Love to see people get good deals! And...in full disclosure, sold my 401K JC Penney stock 8 years ago.

If you did not find the luggage in the store which you were looking for, check out the catalog. Free shipping on orders over $69.

Saw this "deal" too

Closeout! American Tourister® Glenbrook Set
$119.99

*Arubalisa* · 11-17-2008, 09:10 PM

http://clarkhoward.com/shownotes/2008/11/17/14477/

"Wal-Mart's Black Friday deals have leaked, and there are some real steals to be had:
• 50-inch flat-screen TVs for $798 (instead of some $2,000)
• Blu-ray players for $128
• Xbox with a Guitar Hero package for $199
• A microwave for $25
• Clothing for children starting at $4
• Tons of toys for under $10 each "

Also see http://www.blackfriday.info/

cindyo · 11-17-2008, 09:43 PM

Lisa, thanks for the site on black friday, great info! i know I am working that day so rob and the girls will be out shopping. cindyo

*Arubalisa* · 11-17-2008, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cindyo

i know I am working that day so rob and the girls will be out shopping. cindyo

Out shopping for presents for YOU!

cindyo · 11-18-2008, 08:41 AM

Lisa, Nah, nothing I want. I think we are past the point of buying presents for each other...My thing is " If I wanted it, I already have it"...and rob feels the same way. I would rather have the kids happy on Christmas and watch them get what they wanted.More fun that way... Rob and I used to do each others stocking, but then that became a "200.00 fill" with do-dads, and I didn't want /need that stuff either...SO....its all about the kids now...

arubamark · 11-19-2008, 03:06 PM

http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/hughes/35180

11-07-2008, 10:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,108 Images: 167	Christmas Sales Thought maybe I would start this thread so we could all share on our knowledge of hot items and sales. I will start by saying that as a former manager at JC Penney, the sale they are hold tomorrow, "the biggest sale of them all", offers some of their best prices of the year with the exception of seasonal clearance and the last two weeks before Christmas. Stores open tomorrow at 6 a.m. Why you would be caught at the mall two weeks before Christmas, nevermind the weekend before is beyond me. Amazon is also offering buy 2 Nintendo Ds games and receive the 3rd free. Walmart has a pretty nifty Holiday Budget Calculator http://instoresnow.walmart.com/Community.aspx?id=107 My last bargain is the Acer Mini Laptop for $348. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10575193 Now if anyone has a gift idea for me to give to my dh ... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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11-07-2008, 11:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,007 Images: 74	i love pennys and if i am feeling up to it, may take a ride over to the pennys that is about 2 miles from me. thanks for the heads up and suggestions will think of a jerry gift Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

11-08-2008, 12:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,617 Images: 13	A few years ago I told the family we were getting tooooooooo big to keep buying everybody gifts. I suggested and exchange but to no avail...our family is stock full of lunatics that love nothing better than wasting money,,,,, So I decided I would just buy for the babies..(anyone still in school) and no body else except mom and DH.....wow, I actually have money left over between pay days.... Dh and I don't buy for each other because we get whatever we want during the year and my mom I just get gift certificates for.... The kids (3 only) just get about 30 dollars worth of stuff and the rest goes for Xmas dinner (16-18 people)..... So I still spent a little, but not as bad as it could be. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Okay, so here we go again,,,,,,11 months and counting.....

11-08-2008, 06:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,007 Images: 74	paul and i made a trip to jc penney: i bought Kevin and Paul Columbia winter jackets ($69 each regular price $140) bought kevin and paul some good warm socks for skiing and snowshoeing bought a few fleece tops for myself bought a down vest for myself everything came $170 after sale prices and the $15 coupon figured in. savings of $188 thanks lisa for the heads up going back tonight to see if i can find a decent rolling daypack. andrea Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

11-09-2008, 12:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,108 Images: 167	Andrea, you are very welcome! Love to see people get good deals! And...in full disclosure, sold my 401K JC Penney stock 8 years ago. If you did not find the luggage in the store which you were looking for, check out the catalog. Free shipping on orders over $69. Saw this "deal" too Closeout! American Tourister® Glenbrook Set $119.99 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

11-17-2008, 09:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,108 Images: 167	http://clarkhoward.com/shownotes/2008/11/17/14477/ "Wal-Mart's Black Friday deals have leaked, and there are some real steals to be had: • 50-inch flat-screen TVs for $798 (instead of some $2,000) • Blu-ray players for $128 • Xbox with a Guitar Hero package for $199 • A microwave for $25 • Clothing for children starting at $4 • Tons of toys for under $10 each " Also see http://www.blackfriday.info/ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

11-17-2008, 09:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,521 Images: 138	Lisa, thanks for the site on black friday, great info! i know I am working that day so rob and the girls will be out shopping. cindyo Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Cindyo Family Poolside at the Rennaissance suites April 2010 Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in Next Aruba trip in

11-18-2008, 08:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,521 Images: 138	Lisa, Nah, nothing I want. I think we are past the point of buying presents for each other...My thing is " If I wanted it, I already have it"...and rob feels the same way. I would rather have the kids happy on Christmas and watch them get what they wanted.More fun that way... Rob and I used to do each others stocking, but then that became a "200.00 fill" with do-dads, and I didn't want /need that stuff either...SO....its all about the kids now... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Cindyo Family Poolside at the Rennaissance suites April 2010 Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in Next Aruba trip in

11-19-2008, 03:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
arubamark Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rennaissance Island & Bully's Taxi Posts: 1,293 Images: 47	Black Friday sales arrive early http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/hughes/35180 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook