Boxing Day Sales

St Norberter · 1 Boxing Day Sales on Thu Dec 24, 2009 8:16 am

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Is it just me or does it seem like boxing day sales have become pretty lame?

I remember standing in line at 5am to get that electronic component for 75% off.

Now what ? Save $150 off a TV that you can probably get cheaper next month?

No thanks, othing that piques my interest.

What I hoping for was a good deal on a 720p 50"plasma. Currently they are around $850-$950. I was hoping someone would have one advertised for $550-$600. That I would stand in line for. Instead, I'll wait for a few months for the price to drop to where I want to buy.

JTF · 2 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Thu Dec 24, 2009 8:19 am

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Haven't the sales just moved up a couple of weeks/days? I think they'rew even advertising Boxing Day Sale NOW ON.

St Norberter · 3 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Thu Dec 24, 2009 8:21 am

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They start on-line at 8pm tonight. ( Used to start 12:01 am on Christmas day)

Total lack of flyers in the freep today.

Deank · 4 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Thu Dec 24, 2009 8:21 am

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not only that... but the BIG retailers have almost everything for sale online at 11PM ( midnight ontario time) so you dont even need to stand in line.

I used to love boxing day shopping when essentially all the crap that did not sell during Christmas was very very deeply discounted. Now, when they actually bring stuff in? meh...

Goth_chic · 5 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Thu Dec 24, 2009 8:26 am

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The hubby is buying me my Christmas present on boxing day. I want pots and pans, and they will be cheaper on boxing day....My Dad is buying me a Cuisinart vertical roaster......I think my family is trying to tell me something. LOL

St Norberter · 6 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Thu Dec 24, 2009 8:38 am

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Hey GC, are ya gonna have us all over for dinner once you get your new cookware?

We did a big reno project this fall, and now the wife wants a TV in the living room, she also has her eye on a chair she saw at Urban Barn. Since we know we are getting Urban Barn GCs then we may end up there to see if we can get a deal on the chair. If not, then Saturday is a sleep day. Mmmmmm....sleep.

Goth_chic · 7 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Thu Dec 24, 2009 8:37 pm

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Maybe I will...but I will get Miz p to cook....she is the chef, I am a home cook and pretty damn good at it but alas I am no chef.

Miz point · 8 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Thu Dec 24, 2009 8:46 pm

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I love Macy's and Nieman's....

Goth_chic · 9 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:33 pm

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I was looking online and really didn't see many great deals. I will avoid the stores on Saturday. Anyone find anything online?

grumpyrom · 10 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Fri Dec 25, 2009 10:25 am

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St Norberter wrote:Is it just me or does it seem like boxing day sales have become pretty lame?

I remember standing in line at 5am to get that electronic component for 75% off.

Now what ? Save $150 off a TV that you can probably get cheaper next month?

No thanks, othing that piques my interest.

What I hoping for was a good deal on a 720p 50"plasma. Currently they are around $850-$950. I was hoping someone would have one advertised for $550-$600. That I would stand in line for. Instead, I'll wait for a few months for the price to drop to where I want to buy.

The 720p Plasma's that are still around are pushing on 2yr old technology now. The picture on the newer models (ie. Samsung 5 and 6 series) is much improved from the older models. You can pick up a nice 1080p plasma for 900-1k now, worth it imho to get current tech rather than a model that is severely long in the tooth.

Just my 2 cents.

rosencrentz · 11 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Fri Dec 25, 2009 3:45 pm

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GC you have to weigh the benefit of a chef with a very antaginistic attitude (she don't clean da dishes!) lol, and a perfectly good dinner cooked up by your self!
After MizP cooked at my house I had to count the hand rolled cigar inventory! lol

Guest · 12 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Fri Dec 25, 2009 11:32 pm

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Going to Future Shop at 4:00 am. Hopefully paying $110 for $365 worth of stuff if I get the limited supply of items they have.

Wish me luck!!! Smile

rosencrentz · 13 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Sat Dec 26, 2009 6:18 am

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Made my list:
eggs
crean
butter
sour cream
milk
orange juise
campbells soup 25%less salt
100 watt bulbs
exchange broken toaster
brown sugar cubes
toilet paper

grumpy old man · 14 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Sat Dec 26, 2009 6:30 am

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crean?

rosencrentz · 15 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Sat Dec 26, 2009 7:58 am

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18% cean for my coffee- It is a brand new item in the stores, for bleary eyed old timers!

JTF · 16 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Sat Dec 26, 2009 8:09 am

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Half and half at Superstore is $1.64...coffee creamer at Safeway is $3.49....

We use the stuff ourselves...but buy it at Superstore.

Triniman · 17 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Sat Dec 26, 2009 11:15 am

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My Dad scored a digital SLR camera today on sale. I haven't been out shopping on Boxing Day in years. Whatever I want, I can't really justify buying just yet.

Who scored some cool loot on sale today? Lenny, back from shopping?

Miz point · 18 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Sat Dec 26, 2009 11:29 am

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I just want to eat really crappy food and watch telly.......hahaha

SMW · 19 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Sat Dec 26, 2009 11:34 am

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If I had the money, I'd be out trying to score a second Samsung Syncmaster P2250 monitor... just got one for Christmas and would love another one so I could run this Linux box dual-headed!

Guest · 20 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Sat Dec 26, 2009 12:41 pm

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I arrived at Future Shop around 4:45 AM, and was lucky enough to walk out with a new Wireless router, a new Deskjet Printer/Scanner/Copier, 2010 anti-virus software, stereo headphones, and printing accessories for only $120. I saved over $180!! Well worth the headache of waiting in the cold for over an hour! Very Happy

St Norberter · 21 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Sat Dec 26, 2009 2:13 pm

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Well, I didn't see any sales that made me want to get up early and stand in line (been there done that)

My parents went to Future Shop and got a deal on a new computer.

My wife and I went to Urban Barn and custom ordered a chair for the living room. 15% off plus the gift cards we got at christmas made it a pretty good deal. But we're waiting 5-9 weeks for it!

rosencrentz · 22 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Sat Dec 26, 2009 2:50 pm

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St Norberter- what did you spend on the chair? Is it a modern style? Was less than $799?
I have 5 styles at $799 and delivery in 2-4 weeks, if the fabric is available! And made in Winnipeg!

grumpy old man · 23 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Sat Dec 26, 2009 2:54 pm

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rosencrentz wrote:St Norberter- what did you spend on the chair? Is it a modern style? Was less than $799?
I have 5 styles at $799 and delivery in 2-4 weeks, if the fabric is available! And made in Winnipeg!

AND rosen accepts funky $20 bills...

St Norberter · 24 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Sat Dec 26, 2009 3:09 pm

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rosencrentz wrote:St Norberter- what did you spend on the chair? Is it a modern style? Was less than $799?
I have 5 styles at $799 and delivery in 2-4 weeks, if the fabric is available! And made in Winnipeg!

This is the chair we ordered ( different fabric though):

http://www.urbanbarn.com/products/Living-Room/Livingroom-Chairs/globe-chair/455

And no, it wasn't less than $799. Wink

You sell furniture? We'll be looking for a leather recliner ( not rocker recliner) in a couple months.

grumpy old man · 25 Re: Boxing Day Sales on Sat Dec 26, 2009 3:42 pm

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rosen manufactures and sells custom furniture.

http://www.elansofas.com/index.htm

Now you owe me ten percent of all sales in 2010 rosen. You're welcome.

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