Black Friday Tips and Tricks... (Day 2)

I wrote yesterday that one of my favorite traditions is shopping on Black Friday. I have seen all the reports that say you can get the same deals and sometimes even better throughout the holiday season, but the to me the whole experience it worth it. So these are my tips and tricks...

• Do your research. The Black Friday ads are already leaked on the internet and will be in the paper on Thanksgiving. Do your research and find out if anything you need or want is on sale. If you are going for something in particular, know where it is in the store and how much it is supposed to be. That way you can get in and get out of the store.

•  Don't be too disappointed if the store has already sold out of what you want. *Remember, they will have more sales, so more than likely, it will be on sale again.
• You're not the only person shopping. Last year, we were at Wal-Mart and there was a lady acting like she was the only person at the store who needed the particular item. You and several hundred of complete strangers that are still full from too much turkey your favorite people are all up before sunrise to get these deals, so make the best of it! 
• Have fun. If you get up early like I do than you probably didn't get much sleep and can be groggy, but have fun and don't take things too seriously.