Less Than 50 Days Until Black Friday: GottaDeal...

Thanks to every one who read my recent post marking the 50 day out point from Black Friday. Today, popular Black Friday website BlackFriday@gottadeal.com released the first ad of the season and it's from (drumroll please): Harbor Freight.

Hmm...one of those strange stores that you even wonder why they bother with Black Friday and if they really do that much business on a day when most people are buying clothes for teens, jewelry for moms and toys for tots. Bless his heart, my Dad did always look forward to seeing the Black Friday Harbor Freight ad. The nearest one is located about 30 minutes away. I don't think he ever found anything worth driving the 30 minutes for, but he was a good sport and often ventured out with me on Black Friday. In fact, one of my best memories is shopping with my dad on one of the first real Black Fridays...it was Thanksgiving, 1987. I had gotten my first real job after college. Big K (now Wal-Mart) was offering a limited number of medium-sized television sets for (memories a little fuzzy here) I believe $99. I didn't have a t.v., so we got up very early and were among the first people at Wal-Mart. When I returned to my apartment the following week, I was very happy to tune into "The Cosby Show" and "Family atters.

But I digress. Back to Harbor Freight's Black Friday Ad.

If you're suspicious or not-so-secure at home, you can pick up a four-camera DVR security system for $250. I don't think installation is included. One of those wrist blood pressure monitors is only $12.99...seems like a good bargain. Lots of tools and hardware...you guys may want to check it out.

Thanks for reading my article. Please allow me to be the first to wish you a happy holiday!

Comments: 15

Janet "Jax" B. Oct 19, 2010, 12:27am UTC

We have a Harbor Freight right down the street from us, and hubby loves that store.

Connie C. Oct 19, 2010, 1:39am UTC

Have you been picking up all the freebies each day?

Janet "Jax" B. Oct 19, 2010, 12:53pm UTC

You have to have the coupons here. I stop in for flashlights sometimes....I did before we went camping this past weekend.

Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Oct 20, 2010, 9:36pm UTC

I haven't gone to Harbor Freight since dad died...but since you've mentioned them, that might change!

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Connie C. Oct 19, 2010, 1:41am UTC

We have gotten so many free flashlights from Harbor Freight that we may never have to buy a new one (small that is). We have gotten free sissors, power tester and I don't know what all. You don't even have to go every day. You can get one when you go in and one more when you leave.

Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Oct 20, 2010, 9:37pm UTC

Flashlights are my nephew's favorite toys. I have found some on clearance and I know they will love them. Strange, you never know what's going to be a hit, do you?

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Christine Zibas Oct 19, 2010, 1:58am UTC

Never heard of this store, but I have begun to start thinking about Christmas. Not that I have done anything, mind you. Just thought about it.

Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Oct 20, 2010, 9:50pm UTC

A lot of us are going to have to think about it early and lots...and perhaps put together the most frugal Christmas ever! Thanks for stopping by, Christine!

Christine Zibas Oct 21, 2010, 12:58am UTC

The one trend I definitely see in my own life is more and more online shopping, which requires more planning.

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sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Oct 19, 2010, 6:33am UTC

I don't think there's one of those around here...

Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Oct 20, 2010, 9:54pm UTC

Oh Sheila, I'm so glad to see you. I think we both drifted apart from gather or perhaps we're on at different tmes. Anyway, it's always good to see you. I think this store is a manly man's store...maybe like Tractor Supply Store. Hope to see you soon!