What are your thoughts on this? Here is how I answered the question, when posed to me: Black Friday shopping does not hurt my budget at all, because I don’t take part in it. To me, that is not what the holiday season is all about. I am not really interested in bucking crowds (or online traffic/waiting) and being in all that mayhem to score a few bargains. I would rather buy my family a few thoughtful gifts, specially selected for them, than whatever the latest on-sale items are this year. But, I would venture a guess that those that do get caught up in all that insanity are probably spending more money than they should be. It is so easy to get swept away with all that bargain shopping and go over budget in the excitement and adrenalin of it all And I also notice, since I watch prices very carefully, especially when I am planning to make a purchase soon, that those “bargain” prices advertised are not necessarily such a great deal. Yes, occasionally they are, but certainly not always. And people come home (or away from a day immersed on the computer) saying they “saved” hundreds of dollars when what they actually did was spend hundreds more. So I would say to those that plan to participate in all that madness, be very careful not to get carried away and blow your budget before the Christmas season even gets underway. Keep it calm and simple if you can. Savor the moments, not the spending. Wishing you all a safe, merry, and bright holiday season!
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