AboutLinsey Shupe Expertise If you are not sure where to find an item online, or you are looking for the best bargain I can help you.
I can usually help with gift buying as well.
Experience I have worked as a professional shopper and gift buyer. I often search for specialty items for customers.
Expert: Linsey Shupe Date: 11/5/2007 Subject: Could you give me some tips for shopping on Black Friday?
Question Hi, my name is Seong Cheon and I'm a reporter of a magazine called Jayplay. (www.kansan.com/jayplay)
I'd like to ask you few questions about tips on Thanksgiving days shopping (Black Friday).
Could you give me some tips on shopping on Black Friday? You seem like a perfect expert on shopping. I would really appreciate if you could provide me valuable shopping tips for the holiday.
Thank you very much and I really hope to hear from you!
Sincerely,
Seong Cheon
Reporter of Jayplay at the University of Kansas
sbcheon@ku.edu
Answer Dear Seong Cheon,
Thank you for writing. "Black Friday", as you might know is the busiest retail shopping day in the year. Depending on your dedication to this celebrated day you can devise various strategies for optimal shopping success. There are few things I recommend. Like any good shopper you should do your research. Many large retailers print sale previews, or online ads featuring their best sales. It is wise to make a list of “must-haves”. Make a metal note of where these items are located in your favorite store. In addition to a “must-have” list you can note the other items you would like, but do not need. When checking these items online or in the store make sure you are always comparison shopping. Retailers will mix regular priced items, or even over priced items among the bargains. Shoppers tend to be riding high on the adrenaline of a good buy and residual effects of their turkey feast and can fall victims to an unwise purchase. I highly recommend waking up as early as possible and taking advantage of the “early bird” specials. Get in, get out, and get breakfast; that is my motto! Be aware that the “early bird” specials tend to be the best, but that the most vicious shoppers emerge for what I call the “pre-dawn running of the bulls”. Wear good shoes, and make sure you stretch. If there is a feeding frenzy walk away, refer to your handy list, and move on to your next item. A bargain is not worth bad Karma.
If all of this seems a bit much know that the Monday that follows “Black Friday” is affectionately called “Cyber Monday”. It is the official start to the online shopping holiday season. Many online retailers offer free shipping, and hot deals. I prefer this to shopping in stores. A click of the mouse is easier than running, and more times than not they have the size and color of what ever I am looking for.
