Black Friday 2018

StevieG72 · Post by **StevieG72** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 4:16 pm

150 shares of VTSAX ( Vangaurd Total Stock Market Admiral Shares)

The price was right so I bought tonight!

Ketawa · Post by **Ketawa** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 4:21 pm

I'll pick up a few MTM shirts, something I do annually, to refresh/expand my wardrobe.

I'm in the market for a good deal on the PS4 Pro to play PlayStation exclusives (Spider-Man, God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, Uncharted) and complete my set of current gen consoles. There are some great deals on the regular PS4, but with a 4K OLED TV, I would like to get the higher performance model. I might just hold out for the PS5 to come out in a couple years, since my backlog of Xbox exclusives/multiplatform games is pretty long already.

TomatoTomahto · Post by **TomatoTomahto** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 4:46 pm

TravelforFun wrote: ↑Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:53 am Looking for an OLED 4k TV, 77" or bigger.

Also, what would be the best way to sell a 2-year-old, 65" LED TV? I'm trying to avoid craightlisting it.

TravelforFun

Boy, the prices on 77” OLEDs have come down! It’s all relative I guess, but at <$7k it’s a bargain. Now I wish that I hadn’t bought my most recent TV

But, I did buy a nice stereo over the past couple of weeks, and BONUS, my wife likes it. Martin Logan speakers and subwoofer, Anthem integrated amp with Room Correction (I’m a believer now), and Bluesound Vault music server with TIDAL subscription (also a believer now). Streaming music has really changed, and TIDAL really shines.

pennywise · Post by **pennywise** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 5:03 pm

Appliances. The house we bought 1.5 years ago has 2 full kitchens (Fl Keys, upstairs/downstairs configuration which is common there). The 1st floor microwave and range are dead; second floor dishwasher bit the dust months ago.

BF deals are all over so I shopped online and got the best price for a discounted 3-appliance package from Best Buy. Went in Sunday, ordered and they will be delivered Saturday. And I got a 'free' $50 BB gift card which I will use to buy a new printer that we also need at the house.

Holiday shopping for the win!

Globalviewer58 · Post by **Globalviewer58** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 5:36 pm

Black Friday is a perfect day to make a donation to your favorite charities. I like the local food bank this time of year.

TravelforFun · Post by **TravelforFun** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 7:54 am

TomatoTomahto wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 4:46 pm
TravelforFun wrote: ↑Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:53 am Looking for an OLED 4k TV, 77" or bigger.

Also, what would be the best way to sell a 2-year-old, 65" LED TV? I'm trying to avoid craightlisting it.

TravelforFun
Boy, the prices on 77” OLEDs have come down! It’s all relative I guess, but at <$7k it’s a bargain. Now I wish that I hadn’t bought my most recent TV

But, I did buy a nice stereo over the past couple of weeks, and BONUS, my wife likes it. Martin Logan speakers and subwoofer, Anthem integrated amp with Room Correction (I’m a believer now), and Bluesound Vault music server with TIDAL subscription (also a believer now). Streaming music has really changed, and TIDAL really shines.

Congratulations on getting the Martin Logans! I know they're very proud of their stuff.

TravelforFun

sksbog · Post by **sksbog** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 8:07 am

StevieG72 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 4:16 pm 150 shares of VTSAX ( Vangaurd Total Stock Market Admiral Shares)

The price was right so I bought tonight!

Ditto. Was on sale, I think 10% off

TravelGeek · Post by **TravelGeek** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 8:10 am

oldcomputerguy wrote: ↑Sun Nov 18, 2018 12:30 pm None. I have never shopped on Black Friday, and never will. I don’t want to join in the madness.

Well, I will return from an international trip Thursday night and will likely be rather tired, but I wouldn’t head out to b/m stores anyway.

That said, I intend to get a Pixel 3 for $150 off. It was on my shopping list anyway to replace my old Pixel, and I just delayed the purchase in anticipation of Black Friday/Cyber Monday. I am also looking for new large monitor for my Mac. Will have to see if Amazon or any other online store has some decent deals; I am not in a rush.

Globalviewer58 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 5:36 pm Black Friday is a perfect day to make a donation to your favorite charities. I like the local food bank this time of year.

Actually, the “perfect” (designated by who-knows-who) day for that is Giving Tuesday

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giving_Tuesday

I intend to partake in that as well.

TomatoTomahto · Post by **TomatoTomahto** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 8:34 am

TravelforFun wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 7:54 am
TomatoTomahto wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 4:46 pm
TravelforFun wrote: ↑Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:53 am Looking for an OLED 4k TV, 77" or bigger.

Also, what would be the best way to sell a 2-year-old, 65" LED TV? I'm trying to avoid craightlisting it.

TravelforFun
Boy, the prices on 77” OLEDs have come down! It’s all relative I guess, but at <$7k it’s a bargain. Now I wish that I hadn’t bought my most recent TV

But, I did buy a nice stereo over the past couple of weeks, and BONUS, my wife likes it. Martin Logan speakers and subwoofer, Anthem integrated amp with Room Correction (I’m a believer now), and Bluesound Vault music server with TIDAL subscription (also a believer now). Streaming music has really changed, and TIDAL really shines.
Congratulations on getting the Martin Logans! I know they're very proud of their stuff.

TravelforFun

I want to pat myself on the back. We just sold our old house, and have WAY more cash in our accounts than we normally do. But, I still restrained myself, and didn’t buy the biggest baddest Martin Logans available. Now, about that OLED ...

Could I interest anyone in a nice 75” LED TV, barely used?

teacher · Post by **teacher** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 9:44 am

"Doorbusters" sounds like too much turmoil for my taste. I'll sit it out like always.

alpenglow · Post by **alpenglow** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 11:59 am

A new Chromebook since my son spilled a glass of water on mine. It looks like Best Buy will have them for $99. $129 for the model with more memory/storage.

celia · Post by **celia** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 1:42 pm

I'm thinking of getting Legacy genealogy software for 50% off at https://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/b ... y-c321.php

The offer expires Monday, Nov. 26.

MJS · Post by **MJS** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 1:52 pm

Go out for breakfast at a locally owned restaurant on Small Business Saturday, then take a hike. Perhaps I'll stop by the National Park gift shop, too. Thankful for NP senior pass.

snackdog · Post by **snackdog** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 1:59 pm

Best Buy has a 88" Samsung TV that is under $20,000. Comes with some freebies too.

fishandgolf · Post by **fishandgolf** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 2:03 pm

Stock might be on a BIG SALE on Friday.........get ready to ...............

mrsbetsy · Post by **mrsbetsy** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 2:06 pm

Costco has a Moto G6 Unlocked phone for $189.99. I'm not particular about phones, but it is time to upgrade. It's the only thing I'll likely buy this time around.

Mrs. Betsy

khh · Post by **khh** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 2:20 pm

oldcomputerguy wrote: ↑Sun Nov 18, 2018 12:30 pm None. I have never shopped on Black Friday, and never will. I don’t want to join in the madness.

It's gotten so bad this year, fights are breaking in the checkout lines at Amazon!

TravelforFun · Post by **TravelforFun** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 3:20 pm

TomatoTomahto wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 8:34 am
TravelforFun wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 7:54 am
TomatoTomahto wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 4:46 pm
TravelforFun wrote: ↑Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:53 am Looking for an OLED 4k TV, 77" or bigger.

Also, what would be the best way to sell a 2-year-old, 65" LED TV? I'm trying to avoid craightlisting it.

TravelforFun
Boy, the prices on 77” OLEDs have come down! It’s all relative I guess, but at <$7k it’s a bargain. Now I wish that I hadn’t bought my most recent TV

But, I did buy a nice stereo over the past couple of weeks, and BONUS, my wife likes it. Martin Logan speakers and subwoofer, Anthem integrated amp with Room Correction (I’m a believer now), and Bluesound Vault music server with TIDAL subscription (also a believer now). Streaming music has really changed, and TIDAL really shines.
Congratulations on getting the Martin Logans! I know they're very proud of their stuff.

TravelforFun
I want to pat myself on the back. We just sold our old house, and have WAY more cash in our accounts than we normally do. But, I still restrained myself, and didn’t buy the biggest baddest Martin Logans available. Now, about that OLED ... Could I interest anyone in a nice 75” LED TV, barely used?

I plan to give my 65" LED away once I locate a big OLED.

TravelforFun

Gnirk · Post by **Gnirk** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 3:23 pm

Nothing. I’ve never shopped on Black Friday. And don’t intend to.

lazydavid · Post by **lazydavid** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 3:32 pm

Only doing planned stuff that I've been putting off to wait for sales:

Ordered an exercise bike Monday within the first few hours of their once-annual week-long sale
Took advantage of eBay's "15% off anything" promotion today to get two fermentors
Buying two small refrigerators to hold above fermentors on Friday when Sam's has them for 22% off
Ordering my new brewery on Friday during their one-day-per-year sale

All of this stuff has been planned and budgeted for months.

catdude · Post by **catdude** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 5:20 pm

I got an Echo Dot from Amazon for 24 bucks (regular price $50). Yeah, I'm a big spender.

Horsefly · Post by **Horsefly** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 5:30 pm

catdude wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 5:20 pm I got an Echo Dot from Amazon for 24 bucks (regular price $50). Yeah, I'm a big spender.

I got a new Dot a week or so ago for $1, by signing up for a subscription for Amazon Music. It doesn't appear that I'm obligated to stay with the subscription for any amount of time, although I like it so probably will stay with it.

catdude · Post by **catdude** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 5:38 pm

Horsefly wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 5:30 pm
catdude wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 5:20 pm I got an Echo Dot from Amazon for 24 bucks (regular price $50). Yeah, I'm a big spender.
I got a new Dot a week or so ago for $1, by signing up for a subscription for Amazon Music. It doesn't appear that I'm obligated to stay with the subscription for any amount of time, although I like it so probably will stay with it.

You win, dude.

How much is the subscription? I may give that a try...

yoyo6713 · Post by **yoyo6713** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 8:47 pm

TravelforFun wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 3:20 pm
TomatoTomahto wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 8:34 am
TravelforFun wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 7:54 am
TomatoTomahto wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 4:46 pm
TravelforFun wrote: ↑Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:53 am Looking for an OLED 4k TV, 77" or bigger.

Also, what would be the best way to sell a 2-year-old, 65" LED TV? I'm trying to avoid craightlisting it.

TravelforFun
Boy, the prices on 77” OLEDs have come down! It’s all relative I guess, but at <$7k it’s a bargain. Now I wish that I hadn’t bought my most recent TV

But, I did buy a nice stereo over the past couple of weeks, and BONUS, my wife likes it. Martin Logan speakers and subwoofer, Anthem integrated amp with Room Correction (I’m a believer now), and Bluesound Vault music server with TIDAL subscription (also a believer now). Streaming music has really changed, and TIDAL really shines.
Congratulations on getting the Martin Logans! I know they're very proud of their stuff.

TravelforFun
I want to pat myself on the back. We just sold our old house, and have WAY more cash in our accounts than we normally do. But, I still restrained myself, and didn’t buy the biggest baddest Martin Logans available. Now, about that OLED ... Could I interest anyone in a nice 75” LED TV, barely used?
I plan to give my 65" LED away once I locate a big OLED.

TravelforFun

Here here :waving hands:

Horsefly · Post by **Horsefly** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 9:16 pm

catdude wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 5:38 pm
Horsefly wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 5:30 pm
catdude wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 5:20 pm I got an Echo Dot from Amazon for 24 bucks (regular price $50). Yeah, I'm a big spender.
I got a new Dot a week or so ago for $1, by signing up for a subscription for Amazon Music. It doesn't appear that I'm obligated to stay with the subscription for any amount of time, although I like it so probably will stay with it.
You win, dude. How much is the subscription? I may give that a try...

Thanks, but I wasn't trying to win.

As for the cost of Amazon Music: $7.99 per month, which is about $2 less than the competition (Apple, Spotify, etc.). There's also a discount (I think) for an annual vs. monthly subscription.

ladders11 · Post by **ladders11** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 9:28 pm

I just bought a sound bar, figuring if the price drops I will ask them to refund it or just return it and re-buy it. I used to keep Discover price protection in mind however they have discontinued this service.

FoolMeOnce · Post by **FoolMeOnce** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 10:02 pm

TravelGeek wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 8:10 am That said, I intend to get a Pixel 3 for $150 off.

$400 off (!) if you buy with Verizon on monthly payments.

hmw · Post by **hmw** » Thu Nov 22, 2018 12:23 am

I am buying 3 ancestry kits from 23andme for $49 per kit.

TravelGeek · Post by **TravelGeek** » Thu Nov 22, 2018 1:42 am

FoolMeOnce wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 10:02 pm
TravelGeek wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 8:10 am That said, I intend to get a Pixel 3 for $150 off.
$400 off (!) if you buy with Verizon on monthly payments.

But then I have to use Verizon, right? Just switched from AT&T to Google Fi and am very happy with it (on my old Pixel).

Edit: never mind, may work with just temporary use on Verizon network. See

https://www.theverge.com/good-deals/201 ... -sale-deal

Skierajs · Post by **Skierajs** » Thu Nov 22, 2018 1:57 am

TravelforFun wrote: ↑Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:53 am Looking for an OLED 4k TV, 77" or bigger.

Also, what would be the best way to sell a 2-year-old, 65" LED TV? I'm trying to avoid craightlisting it.

TravelforFun

Looks like NewEgg has the best deal for the 77”
https://flash.newegg.com/Product/9SIA9K ... lsrc=aw.ds

Costco also has the 65” c8 for $2579 including a 5 year warranty.

TomatoTomahto · Post by **TomatoTomahto** » Thu Nov 22, 2018 7:49 am

Skierajs wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 1:57 am Looks like NewEgg has the best deal for the 77”

Wow. Do I remember correctly that they were >$15k not too long ago? That was a bridge too far, but ...

grettman · Post by **grettman** » Thu Nov 22, 2018 8:00 am

StevieG72 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 4:16 pm 150 shares of VTSAX ( Vangaurd Total Stock Market Admiral Shares)

The price was right so I bought tonight!

Lucky you!

I invest in the ETF version (VTI) so I have to actually wait for the NYSE doors to open tomorrow to purchase.

I hope I get a door buster of a deal!

soundwave · Post by **soundwave** » Thu Nov 22, 2018 8:06 am

bob60014 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 18, 2018 12:28 pm
TravelforFun wrote: ↑Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:53 am Looking for an OLED 4k TV, 77" or bigger.

Also, what would be the best way to sell a 2-year-old, 65" LED TV? I'm trying to avoid craightlisting it.

TravelforFun
I'm in the Chicago area and have had good luck with LETGO.

I've found that "Next Door" in Colorado & facebook garage sale groups (both neighborhood groups) are the absolute best.

c.coyle · Post by **c.coyle** » Thu Nov 22, 2018 10:42 am

This morning I was looking to buy a 4 by 6 foot rubber mat for my weightlifting room. A big online gym supplier emailed me with a Black Friday Super-duper Blowout price of $69.99, which looked like a superb value. These things are heavy, but not that heavy, yet they add $55.00 shipping, bringing the "Black Friday Doorbuster Blowout" price to $124.99.

I logged on to their website and found the same item, regular "non-Black Friday" price, for $105 and free shipping, plus $6.30 Pa. sales tax (it's apparently shipped from their Pa. warehouse), totaling 111.30.

In other words, the Black Friday sale would have cost me $13.69 more! Be careful out there.

TravelforFun · Post by **TravelforFun** » Thu Nov 22, 2018 12:21 pm

Skierajs wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 1:57 am
TravelforFun wrote: ↑Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:53 am Looking for an OLED 4k TV, 77" or bigger.

Also, what would be the best way to sell a 2-year-old, 65" LED TV? I'm trying to avoid craightlisting it.

TravelforFun
Looks like NewEgg has the best deal for the 77”
https://flash.newegg.com/Product/9SIA9K ... lsrc=aw.ds

Costco also has the 65” c8 for $2579 including a 5 year warranty.

Too late for me. NewEgg is sold out.

TravelforFun

dziuniek · Post by **dziuniek** » Thu Nov 22, 2018 8:43 pm

Bought a 70 inch flatscreen for 699+tax. Can't complain! (bestbuy)

It's an LG, the 42inch we have is on it's 9th year now...

dziuniek · Post by **dziuniek** » Thu Nov 22, 2018 8:44 pm

Any good deals on a tv stand anyone..... ?

Alexa9 · Post by **Alexa9** » Thu Nov 22, 2018 8:54 pm

c.coyle wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 10:42 am This morning I was looking to buy a 4 by 6 foot rubber mat for my weightlifting room.

Those are around $30-40 at Tractor Supply

harrychan · Post by **harrychan** » Thu Nov 22, 2018 9:01 pm

I bought a pair of walking shoes at Nike.com for $43. Free ship and 25% off coupon.

mrmass · Post by **mrmass** » Fri Nov 23, 2018 8:20 am

Just bought tires from Costco for the CRV. Also got a nice deal on a 10" Android tablet for my aging parents. That's all I'll buy.

mrc · Post by **mrc** » Fri Nov 23, 2018 8:50 am

Alexa9 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 8:54 pm
c.coyle wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 10:42 am This morning I was looking to buy a 4 by 6 foot rubber mat for my weightlifting room.
Those are around $30-40 at Tractor Supply

$43 with store pickup online.

bgf · Post by **bgf** » Fri Nov 23, 2018 8:55 am

FoolMeOnce wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 10:02 pm
TravelGeek wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 8:10 am That said, I intend to get a Pixel 3 for $150 off.
$400 off (!) if you buy with Verizon on monthly payments.

same deal for iphone x which i got this morning for my wife. and the online rep waived the $30 upgrade fee

its been almost 4 years since her last phone.

c.coyle · Post by **c.coyle** » Fri Nov 23, 2018 9:16 am

Alexa9 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 8:54 pm
c.coyle wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 10:42 am This morning I was looking to buy a 4 by 6 foot rubber mat for my weightlifting room.
Those are around $30-40 at Tractor Supply

Apples and oranges. TSC has "stall mats." I've used them. They are made from ground up old tires, sort of analogous to wooden particle board. They can stink for a long time after installation, and the edges can flake off into annoying little pieces. Plus, really bad stall mat has uneven thickness, which means uneven edges when two are butted together, which can be dangerous if you're carrying a heavy weight.

The mats I buy from Fitness Factory Outlet are low odor, have consistent dimensions, a textured surface, and do not flake. I have one that is probably 20 years old, and it is like new. They are worth the extra cost, IMO.

Feb29 · Post by **Feb29** » Fri Nov 23, 2018 9:24 am

I just got H&R Block Federal + State 2018 for $18. on Amazon.

yolli71 · Post by **yolli71** » Fri Nov 23, 2018 9:25 am

86" LG 4k tv for $2,500 at Costco. Can't wait to put this big boy on the wall!

Jeff Albertson · Post by **Jeff Albertson** » Fri Nov 23, 2018 9:37 am

Hulu subscription - $0.99 per month for 1 year.

New and eligible returning customers only. Ends 11/26. Hulu is offering a 12-month subscription to its Limited Commercials plan for $0.99 / month. Plan returns to $7.99/month after one year. Cancel anytime.

https://bensbargains.com/bargain/one-ye ... an-623629/

Cycle · Post by **Cycle** » Fri Nov 23, 2018 9:53 am

Horsefly wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 5:30 pm
catdude wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 5:20 pm I got an Echo Dot from Amazon for 24 bucks (regular price $50). Yeah, I'm a big spender.
I got a new Dot a week or so ago for $1, by signing up for a subscription for Amazon Music. It doesn't appear that I'm obligated to stay with the subscription for any amount of time, although I like it so probably will stay with it.

I got Google home minis for $5ea after gift cards promo from signing up for walmart.com last year

Cycle · Post by **Cycle** » Fri Nov 23, 2018 10:01 am

c.coyle wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 10:42 am This morning I was looking to buy a 4 by 6 foot rubber mat for my weightlifting room. A big online gym supplier emailed me with a Black Friday Super-duper Blowout price of $69.99, which looked like a superb value. These things are heavy, but not that heavy, yet they add $55.00 shipping, bringing the "Black Friday Doorbuster Blowout" price to $124.99.

I logged on to their website and found the same item, regular "non-Black Friday" price, for $105 and free shipping, plus $6.30 Pa. sales tax (it's apparently shipped from their Pa. warehouse), totaling 111.30.

In other words, the Black Friday sale would have cost me $13.69 more! Be careful out there.

You can get these from a farm supply store, they are used in horse stalls. $40. I used them in a home gym before. They are extremely heavy.

https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/flexga ... orse%20mat

Post by **LadyGeek** » Fri Nov 23, 2018 10:10 am

H&R Block tax software is on sale at Amazon. Amazon.com: H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe + State 2018 with 5% Refund Bonus Offer ($18.00)

Based on past experience, this is the lowest price you can find. Further discussion is at: H&R Block 2018 Tax Software Deluxe Federal + State $29.95

Clever_Username · Post by **Clever_Username** » Fri Nov 23, 2018 10:30 am

I did Black Friday in person once, in 2003, for a computer. Not going to happen again, but I'm kinda glad I had that experience once.

I did buy three movies I wanted to own on Blu-Ray (Spectre, Dawn of Justice, Wonder Woman in case anyone is wondering) on Amazon for $4. They were on my watch list for when I thought the price was right, and coupled with Amazon's free shipping in this season, I just hit purchase when they displayed at $4.

I see some of you got a new phone. I'm using my Galaxy S3 still, maybe I should look into sales for a new (to me) phone...