Wal-Mart has record "Black Friday"

Ronn_Bman · 12-01-2002, 08:33 AM

I just saw the story on MSNBC saying they sold a record $1.43 Billion, which is up over 15% from Black Friday last year. For those not familiar with Black Friday, it's the Friday following Thanksgiving and is so named because it's the day when merchants hope to get "out of the red"(debt) and "into the black"(profit range).

The funny thing was when the announcer said, "Wal-Mart attributes the extra sales to customers spending more money."

Well, duh...lol.

I love the weekend "anchors".

12-01-2002, 09:15 AM

LLAO yeah some times you have to laugh at the things they say. Sheesh.

Cloudbringer · 12-01-2002, 09:48 AM

LOL, that's amazing...people spent more money and they had record sales...wow...who'd have guessed!?

HEHE...I was one of those crazy shoppers on Friday too!

Attalus · 12-01-2002, 11:06 AM

So was I, Cloudy. Or, rather, the one following behind, carrying sacks and boxes. Geez, Will and Piestrider alone are going to make the retailers' Christmas.

John D Harris · 12-01-2002, 11:32 AM

HOLD IT !!!! You mean you can go shopping before Christmas Eve? Say it ain't so Ronn.

Ronn_Bman · 12-01-2002, 11:38 AM

Yes John, I hate to admit it, but it is true.

Of course, the true spirit of Christmas gift giving is in waiting until Christmas Eve. Anyone can go out and buy nice gifts early, when there's plenty to choose from, but if you really want to show how much you care, you handicap yourself and try to show your creativity in the purchasing process by finding something decent amongst the "last minute" left-overs.

Now that's a present you can be proud of!

John D Harris · 12-01-2002, 11:55 AM

Yeah Ronn, most people don't appreciate the hard work or the sacrifice that goes into Christmas Eve shopping. The fine art of pulling a Christmas gift out at the last second, it's sheer poetry, a thing of beauty, a marvel to behold, like Joe Montana taking the 49er's 97 yards and scoring the winning tuchdown with a 1:09 left in the game.

LordKathen · 12-01-2002, 12:13 PM

Well ill tell ya, Im a cabby, and everyone needs to SLOW DOWN!! The shopping was crazy but the traffic was worse! I did make a lot of money though, from smart people using a taxi.

Attalus · 12-01-2002, 12:26 PM

LOL, Lord K., love your gibberlings. They were my favorite BG monsters.

Gregster · 12-01-2002, 01:23 PM

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The funny thing was when the announcer said, "Wal-Mart attributes the extra sales to customers spending more money."

Well, those of us who took macroeconomics in college know that there's another factor at work: they also bought more stuff. Not everyone understands this, but economics is a tricky subject.

I myself did my part to contribute-- I got all my Xmas shopping outta the way for my friends in about an hour. Got some seriously cool stuff and spent no more than $20 per person. I tell ya, Wal-Mart kicks butt!! [img]smile.gif[/img]

12-01-2002, 08:33 AM	#1
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	I just saw the story on MSNBC saying they sold a record $1.43 Billion, which is up over 15% from Black Friday last year. For those not familiar with Black Friday, it's the Friday following Thanksgiving and is so named because it's the day when merchants hope to get "out of the red"(debt) and "into the black"(profit range). The funny thing was when the announcer said, "Wal-Mart attributes the extra sales to customers spending more money." Well, duh...lol. I love the weekend "anchors". __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

12-01-2002, 09:48 AM	#3
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	LOL, that's amazing...people spent more money and they had record sales...wow...who'd have guessed!? HEHE...I was one of those crazy shoppers on Friday too! __________________ "Don't take life for granted." Animal (may he rest in peace)

12-01-2002, 11:06 AM	#4
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 75 Posts: 8,167	So was I, Cloudy. Or, rather, the one following behind, carrying sacks and boxes. Geez, Will and Piestrider alone are going to make the retailers' Christmas. __________________ Even Heroes sometimes fail...

12-01-2002, 11:32 AM	#5
John D Harris Ninja Storm Shadow Join Date: March 27, 2001 Location: Northport,Alabama, USA Age: 62 Posts: 3,577	HOLD IT !!!! You mean you can go shopping before Christmas Eve? Say it ain't so Ronn. __________________ Crustiest of the OLD COOTS "Donating mirrors for years to help the Liberal/Socialist find their collective rear-ends, because both hands doesn't seem to be working. Veitnam 61-65:KIA 1864 66:KIA 5008 67:KIA 9378 68:KIA 14594 69:KIA 9414 70:KIA 4221 71:KIA 1380 72:KIA 300 Afghanistan2001-2008 KIA 585 2009-2012 KIA 1465 and counting Davros 1 Much abliged Massachusetts

12-01-2002, 11:38 AM	#6
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	Yes John, I hate to admit it, but it is true. Of course, the true spirit of Christmas gift giving is in waiting until Christmas Eve. Anyone can go out and buy nice gifts early, when there's plenty to choose from, but if you really want to show how much you care, you handicap yourself and try to show your creativity in the purchasing process by finding something decent amongst the "last minute" left-overs. Now that's a present you can be proud of! __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

12-01-2002, 09:15 AM	#2
MagiK Guest Posts: n/a	LLAO yeah some times you have to laugh at the things they say. Sheesh.

12-01-2002, 11:55 AM	#7
John D Harris Ninja Storm Shadow Join Date: March 27, 2001 Location: Northport,Alabama, USA Age: 62 Posts: 3,577	Yeah Ronn, most people don't appreciate the hard work or the sacrifice that goes into Christmas Eve shopping. The fine art of pulling a Christmas gift out at the last second, it's sheer poetry, a thing of beauty, a marvel to behold, like Joe Montana taking the 49er's 97 yards and scoring the winning tuchdown with a 1:09 left in the game. __________________ Crustiest of the OLD COOTS "Donating mirrors for years to help the Liberal/Socialist find their collective rear-ends, because both hands doesn't seem to be working. Veitnam 61-65:KIA 1864 66:KIA 5008 67:KIA 9378 68:KIA 14594 69:KIA 9414 70:KIA 4221 71:KIA 1380 72:KIA 300 Afghanistan2001-2008 KIA 585 2009-2012 KIA 1465 and counting Davros 1 Much abliged Massachusetts

12-01-2002, 12:13 PM	#8
LordKathen Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Kennewick, WA Age: 52 Posts: 3,166	Well ill tell ya, Im a cabby, and everyone needs to SLOW DOWN!! The shopping was crazy but the traffic was worse! I did make a lot of money though, from smart people using a taxi. __________________

12-01-2002, 12:26 PM	#9
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 75 Posts: 8,167	LOL, Lord K., love your gibberlings. They were my favorite BG monsters.

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