Apparently every adult in the U.S went shopping Black Friday - The DIS Discussion Forums

tvguy · 11-27-2012, 07:44 AM

Someone must have done the shopping for my wife and I. We were at work.

http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/...nd_663994.html

Maggie Lizer · 11-27-2012, 07:46 AM

I think it was over the whole weekend.

I know my DH and I went to Home Depot for a few things on Saturday morning. Only a couple of them were weekend sales, most were items needed to finish projects around the house.

SaraJayne · 11-27-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tvguy

Someone must have done the shopping for my wife and I. We were at work.

http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/...nd_663994.html

Since that number includes anyone that logged onto the internet (any site) yeah, I'm not buying that *every single person* in the country went shopping this weekend.

lorimay · 11-27-2012, 08:11 AM

Nope, not me. I stayed as far away as possible from any store on Friday.

mickeymedic · 11-27-2012, 08:28 AM

I worked from 5:45am Friday until 6pm yesterday. So I know I wasn't shopping. Maybe someone did my Christmas shopping for me? I could only hope.

jlas00 · 11-27-2012, 08:33 AM

That number would also have to include those in prisons and individuals who are mentally handicapped/ committed to institutions who cannot go shopping. Nice work CNN.

RitaE · 11-27-2012, 08:40 AM

Well, if online shopping counts everybody here did their part.

The Mystery Machine · 11-27-2012, 08:44 AM

I think that CNN's statistic is only 47% correct.

We did go shopping and got cell phones. Did not shop online BF or cyber monday.

diznygirl · 11-27-2012, 08:55 AM

Shopped online. Some sites were giving Black Friday prices online. And some sites added more sales all weekend.

Oh, and DH took several emergency trips to Walgreen's/Target several times to get working lights while decorating the house this weekend.

Sorsha · 11-27-2012, 08:58 AM

We did all of our Pre-Thanksgiving shopping last Tuesday and Wednesday.

Then I didn't set foot in another store (for shopping purposes - I work retail, and had to work ALL weekend, but I didn't shop after or before work) until yesterday afternoon. And that was just for necessities like laundry soap and shampoo.

There wasn't one deal I saw advertised, even at my own place of business, that I thought was worth the hassle and the lines.

And I am broke.

ColoradoDisneyFreaks · 11-27-2012, 09:02 AM

This is a great example of a meaningless statistic. What it's "sort of" telling us is that there were around 247 million sales transactions over the Black Friday weekend. But that's not informational, there are too many variables. How many of those transactions were the same person in multiple stores, or even the same person in the same store? How many of them were for Black Friday holiday shopping and how many were just people who were doing home improvement projects, or shopping for supplies for decorating for the holidays, or just replacing Johnny's tennis shoes because they fell apart?

A better statistic would be total sales for the weekend, better yet, compared to trends over the last 5 to 10 years. Only comparing sales to last year also isn't really a good statistic, because last year may have been an awesome year, so even though this year was pretty good, it still looks like sales are down, or last year may have been a dreadful year, so even though this year is bad, it looks like they're better.

gottaluvPluto · 11-27-2012, 09:51 AM

CNN is a joke. As well as most new agencies.

tvguy · 11-27-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by gottaluvPluto

CNN is a joke. As well as most new agencies.

I think Black Friday shoppers are a bigger joke, frankly.

The Mystery Machine · 11-27-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tvguy

I think Black Friday shoppers are a bigger joke, frankly.

My .96 cent Samsung Galaxy Phone tells me it is not.

pigletgirl · 11-27-2012, 10:37 AM

Uh no, we really didnt. The only thing I purchased this weekend were bananas and prenatal vitamins. I don't think those count. :lol:

11-27-2012, 07:44 AM	#1
tvguy Sailed on:The Mermoz, Norway, Nordic Prince, Sovereign of the Seas, Amsterdam, Magic & Pride of America Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 14,954	Apparently every adult in the U.S went shopping Black Friday Someone must have done the shopping for my wife and I. We were at work. http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/...nd_663994.html __________________

11-27-2012, 07:46 AM	#2
Maggie Lizer Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DC Posts: 314	I think it was over the whole weekend. I know my DH and I went to Home Depot for a few things on Saturday morning. Only a couple of them were weekend sales, most were items needed to finish projects around the house. __________________ First trip with DS1 10/27 - 11/2/12. DS2 due in March:

11-27-2012, 08:11 AM	#4
lorimay DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,509	Nope, not me. I stayed as far away as possible from any store on Friday. __________________

11-27-2012, 08:28 AM	#5
mickeymedic Loves Off Kilter What's in the spoon? Just watch out for the ducks if you're eating outside Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,643	I worked from 5:45am Friday until 6pm yesterday. So I know I wasn't shopping. Maybe someone did my Christmas shopping for me? I could only hope. __________________ Anxiously awaiting our next visit to the happiest place on earth...Next stop: Disney Fantasy 12/2013 Art of Animation 2013 (Marathon Weekend with my parents) Disney Magic 2012 (with my Mom) Disneyland Hotel 2012 (with my Mousekepeeps) Disney Dream 2011 - B2B (10-year anniversary) Port Orleans Riverside 2009 (with my parents and my sister's family) Port Orleans Riverside 2009 (with the inlaws) Port Orleans Riverside 2008 (just the two of us) Port Orleans Riverside 2007 (with friends) Disney Magic 2006 (5-year anniversary) Port Orleans Riverside 2006 (Valentine's Day in The World) Pop Centrury 2005 (took both sets of parents) Grand Floridian 2003 (2-year Anniversary) Caribbean Beach 2001 (Honeymoon) and Off site 1999, 1994, twice in the '80's

11-27-2012, 08:55 AM	#9
diznygirl I have a symmetry thing It is always important to know what team the whackjobs are playing for! It was the wedding with a two-meatball limit Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Celebration, FL Posts: 10,118	Shopped online. Some sites were giving Black Friday prices online. And some sites added more sales all weekend. Oh, and DH took several emergency trips to Walgreen's/Target several times to get working lights while decorating the house this weekend. __________________

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11-27-2012, 08:33 AM	#6
jlas00 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 30	That number would also have to include those in prisons and individuals who are mentally handicapped/ committed to institutions who cannot go shopping. Nice work CNN.

11-27-2012, 08:40 AM	#7
RitaE DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4,353	Well, if online shopping counts everybody here did their part.

11-27-2012, 08:44 AM	#8
The Mystery Machine DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 41,639	I think that CNN's statistic is only 47% correct. We did go shopping and got cell phones. Did not shop online BF or cyber monday.

11-27-2012, 08:58 AM	#10
Sorsha People, don't be like the chickens Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northwest Montana Posts: 3,361	We did all of our Pre-Thanksgiving shopping last Tuesday and Wednesday. Then I didn't set foot in another store (for shopping purposes - I work retail, and had to work ALL weekend, but I didn't shop after or before work) until yesterday afternoon. And that was just for necessities like laundry soap and shampoo. There wasn't one deal I saw advertised, even at my own place of business, that I thought was worth the hassle and the lines. And I am broke. __________________ Tanya in MT (me) (DH James) (DD 18 Ariana) (DD 12 Alyssa) (DD 9 Caitlyn) "Oh drat these computers, they're so naughty and complex." - Marvin the Martian in Duck Dodgers And The Return Of The 24½ Century

11-27-2012, 09:02 AM	#11
ColoradoDisneyFreaks DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Posts: 1,726	This is a great example of a meaningless statistic. What it's "sort of" telling us is that there were around 247 million sales transactions over the Black Friday weekend. But that's not informational, there are too many variables. How many of those transactions were the same person in multiple stores, or even the same person in the same store? How many of them were for Black Friday holiday shopping and how many were just people who were doing home improvement projects, or shopping for supplies for decorating for the holidays, or just replacing Johnny's tennis shoes because they fell apart? A better statistic would be total sales for the weekend, better yet, compared to trends over the last 5 to 10 years. Only comparing sales to last year also isn't really a good statistic, because last year may have been an awesome year, so even though this year was pretty good, it still looks like sales are down, or last year may have been a dreadful year, so even though this year is bad, it looks like they're better. __________________

11-27-2012, 09:51 AM	#12
gottaluvPluto I feel like Tink and Tigger Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Too far away from Disney Posts: 2,168	CNN is a joke. As well as most new agencies. __________________ Going crazy The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.

11-27-2012, 10:37 AM	#15
pigletgirl You do have a life. It is just in cyber world If its chocolate I'll eat it! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Home of the Cards! Posts: 10,731	Uh no, we really didnt. The only thing I purchased this weekend were bananas and prenatal vitamins. I don't think those count. :lol: __________________ Me DH Baby GIRL! (05/13) DLab Justice for Travis!

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