Black Friday at Wal-Mart revealed? ($398 HP laptop, 12-cup coffeemaker for $4.24)

I see the Garth Brooks CD set for $25. It ain't woth it. Maybe if they give it away I could use it for frisbees.

What do you use a 2 quart slow cooker for unless you are a single on a diet?

I did a bit of Googlin', and I found a webpage full of crockpot recipes here; after looking through some of them, it certainly appears that a larger model is more useful.

I did find two that seem to me to imply that a smaller slow cooker would be useable: CROCKPOT FISHERMAN CATCH CHOWDER and CROCKPOT OLD FASHION RICE PUDDING. But most recipes that I looked at seemed to mention using larger models, with 3.5 quart, 4 quart, and 5 quart models being most frequently mentioned.

While searching, I also found an even smaller crockpot, a 1.5 quart size for sale here:

More here;

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=146492

Until you reach the utopian level of China then abortions are mandated by the state after one child.

They're only offering the prices that American companies don't want to offer.

Hey, wait...

"Why does the left hate big business but loves big government?"

Because they're idiots?

The People's Republic of China thanks you for your holiday business!

Hey, you can never have too many crockpots! (And I'm single and *should* be on a diet, LOL) I own 4, including the wee 1.5 qt. size and a 2-sided 6 qt. one. The small one (I looked for a long time before finding one with a lift-out liner for easy cleaning) is great for cheese dips and for reheating a dish of leftovers for a busy family of three. Simply fill it in the morning, plug it in and forget it until lunchtime. The divided one is really handy if you have guests who have allergies or other dietary restrictions. Instead of the entre` + side dish paired together in the recipe book, I usually use it to cook 2 versions of the same thing.

I'm too anti-social to brave the stores on Black Friday but this sale is tempting if the above list of sale items is accurate. My town's super-WalMart hasn't even been open 2 weeks yet, woo-hoo!

No Friday after Thanksgiving shopping for me...I figure that what I might save on Friday will be more than offset by what I have to spend on Monday at the doctor's office to combat the exotic germs I picked up or at the auto bodyshop to smoothe out the new dings in the Soob.

LOL..I'm single and always on some sort of diet but I have a 6 qt crockpot for making big batches of soup and chili to freeze.

The smaller crockpots are for burning potpourri, I guess. They'd be useless to me.

< They will have about 5 of each item, just a ploy to get you to come to the store. All the stores do it on Black Friday, then once you're there, they figure you'll buy something. >

Not so at most retailers for Black Friday. My sisters go everyplace that day (and have for years) and they don't wait in line and there is plenty of most everything. Bait and switch is for normal sales. Black Friday is special and truly is a nice gimmick. At least that's true in my area for the big retailers.

My parents owned a Mom and Pop store so we're all in tune with the gimmicks. I have friends who can't understand how I can walk all the way to the back of a big grocery store and come out the front with just a gallon of milk. To me it's a challenge. They want me to load up as I walk thru so I make a point NOT to buy anything else. Hey, I know why milk and bread are back there.

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Wow! The best part is that other stores will feel compelled to have doorbusters, too!

Now, the question is whether I think those bargains are worth the crowds!

Wal-Mart ping. (and some good deals)

"No Friday after Thanksgiving shopping for me...I figure that
what I might save on Friday will be more than offset by what I have to spend on Monday at the doctor's office to combat the exotic germs I picked up "

I shopped with someone on black Friday one time. 6:00am and the line was 1/2 way around the building. Christmas cheer is nonexistent as the lower life forms jostle and shove for position.

I swore if I ever did it again I'd pee on my clothes and let them sit in a garbage bag for a week, put them on and then go fight the masses. At least that way I'd have somewhat of an advantage at driving people away from me.

Some of us are both...but I prefer a Fast Cooker -- a microwave :)

WMT and Radio Shack black Friday ads

Walmart
Clothing & Apparel
18" or 20" Figaro or Rope Chain (10kt Gold) - $18.88
2 Pair Earring Set (White or Yellow Gold) - $18.88
3-pack Fashion Jewelry Gift Box - $3.00
Boys Athletic Works Reversible Vest - $7.00
Boys Faded Glory Carpenter Jeans - $6.47
Boys Flannel Speep Pants - $4.00
Girls Faded Glory Embroidered Jeans - $6.00
Girls Faded Glory Ribbed Sweater - $6.00
Girls Holiday Sleep Pants - $4.00
Ladies 3-piece Sleepwear Set - $10.00
Ladies Down Vest - $10.00
Ladies White Stag Sweaters - $7.00
Mens 1/4 Zip Polar Fleece Jacket - $7.00
Mens Athletic Works Reversible Vest - $10.00
Mens Faded Glory Carpenter Jeans - $7.47
Mens Flannel Sleep Pants - $5.00

Computers & Computer Accessories
256MB USB 2.0 Flash Drive - $13.88
HP Pavillion 1203w-b Desktop w /15" LCD Monitor - $398.00
HP Pavillion Computer w/ 15" LCD - $588.00
HP Pavillion ze2308wm Notebook Computer - $398.00
Lexmark X1185 All-in-One Printer, Scanner and Copier - $39.88
Portable Laptop Carrying Bag - $9.88
Wireless Desktop with Keyboard and Mouse - $14.88

Electronics
20" Flat Screen TV / DVD Player Combo - $129.83
23" Color Television w/ Front AV Inputs - $99.72
27" Flat Screen Tube TV - $247.00
Casio 61-Key Keyboard w/ Sing-Along Feature - $89.76
Cingular Motorola Razr V3 Package - $88.73
Cyberhome CH-DVR1200 DVD Recorder - $79.86
Delphi RoadyXT XM Satellite Receiver - $76.36
Dora the Explorer 13" TV & DVD Player - $99.77
Durabrand 5-CD Home Stereo System - $38.77
DVD Recorder w/ VCR Combo - $168.87
Emerson Dual Screen 7" Car DVD Player - $149.84
FujiFilm 6.3 MP FinePix F10 Digital Camera - $348.47
Home Theater Sound System - $59.87
Home Theater Sound System with Speakers and Subwoofer - $248.00
HP Photosmart E317 Digital Camera - $98.88
HP Photosmart M415v 5.2MP Digital Camera w/ Instant Share - $148.76
ilo 26" Widescreen LCD HDTV Monitor w/ DVI - $696.00
JVC GR-D244US MiniDV Digital Camcorder - $248.00
Kodak 3.1MP EasyShare CD33 Digital Camera - $129.74
Kodak Digital Camera Accessory Kit - $19.96
Kodak Z760 Digital Camera with Docking Cradle - $199.00
LCD TV/Monitor Wall Mounting Kit - $32.86
Memorex Portable Karaoke System With CD/CD+G - $24.96
Philips HDD077 2GB MP3 Player - $99.72
Polaroid Digital Camera - $288.63
Polaroid Flat Panel 15" LCD TV - $194.00
Portable CD Player - $9.97
Progressive Scan DVD Player - $29.83
RCA 128 MB Lyra Digital Audio Player RD1028 - $39.44
Sanyo DVW-7200 DVD/VCR Combo - $69.87
Sony Video Camera - $298.84
Spongebob Squarepants 13" TV & DVD Player - $99.77
Trac Phone w/ 40 Minutes of Airtime - $19.98
Uniden Cordless Phone - $18.96
Venturer 6.2" Portable DVD Player - $79.86
Venturer DVD Player Carrying Bag w/ Car Cord - $9.74

Kitchen & Housewares
12 cup Coffeemaker, Food Chopper or 2 qt. Slow Cooker - $4.24
16 qt. Roaster Oven - $20.00
48 Piece Table & Flatware Set - $19.83
Brother Sewing Machine - $55.00
Canister Vac with Onboard Tools - $20.00
Farberware 24 Piece Cookware and Bakeware Set - $49.97
Hamilton Beach BrewStation 12-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker - $32.47
Hamilton Beach Toasteroven - $32.47
Hamilton Beach WaveStation 8-Speed Dispensing Blender - $32.47
Home Trends Entertainment Wall System - $144.93
Magic Bullet Blender Set - $44.88
Springmaid Cotton Luxury Towels - $3.00
Stanley 10 Drawer Tool Chest w/ 79 Piece Tool Set - $79.83
Stick Vac (Assorted Colors) - $10.00
Toaster, Hotplate, Tabletop Oven - $20.00

Movies & Music
Assorted DVDs (Minority Report, Entrapment, and more) - $3.44
Assorted DVDs (Passion, Miss Congeniality 2, and more) - $13.72
DVD Box Sets (Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond, and more) - $19.86
Garth Brooks Limited 6-CD Box Set - $25.00
Stocking Stuffer DVDs (50 First Dates, Starsky & Hutch, and more) - $9.44

Seasonal
150 Count Multi-Function Light Set - $7.76
Inflatable 6' Santa in Chimney - $59.76
Lighted Wire Frame Reindeer - $14.88

Toys
1/10th Scale Hummer H2 or Jeep Radio Control Vehicle - $20.00
2-pack Fly Wheels or Hot Wheels Gravity Set - $5.00
4-post "Princess" Bed Canopy - $77.34
Board Game 2-pack Combo - $10.00
BRATZ Big Babyz 14" Doll - $19.66
Bratz Wild West Meygan Doll, Horse, Outfit - $19.97
Brietta the Pegasus from Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus - $21.44
Cabbage Patch Newborn - $10.00
Care Bear with Bonus DVD - $5.00
Cinderella Solstice Roadster Ride-On - $199.44
Disney Dress Outfit - $10.00
Dora the Explorer: Dora's Talking Kitchen - $79.94
DreamLife Plug n' Play TV Game - $29.88
Fisher Price Little People Animal Sounds Zoo Playset - $10.00
Fisher Price Little People Noah's Ark Playset - $10.00
Fisher-Price Dora's Talking Dollhouse - $44.87
Fisher-Price Dora's Talking House Furniture - $14.97
Fisher-Price Dress & Dance Dora - $24.88
Fisher-Price Elmo or Pooh Knows Your Name Plush Doll - $38.88
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Learning Home - $54.47
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Musical Learning Chair - $24.77
Fisher-Price Star Station Entertainment System - $49.76
Fisher-Price Stride-to-Ride Learning Car Walker/ Ride-on - $27.77
Fisher-Price Tumble Time Tigger - $24.88
Furby Emototronic Friend - $29.88
FurReal Friends - $39.97
Gameboy Advance SP (4 Colors) - $48.88
Girls Quest Tetra or Boys Quest Boomer 20" Bike - $25.88
Hot Wheels AcceleRacers AcceleDrome Track Set - $49.97
Jeep Power Wheels 4x4 Ride-on Vehicle - $79.88
LeapFrog Leapster Learning System w/ Leapster Software (3) - $89.88
LeapFrog My First LeapPad Alphabet Bus - $29.44
LeapPad Book Assortment - $6.88
LeapPad Plus Writing System - $25.00
Lifetime Acrylic Portable Basketball Goal - $99.83
Little Tikes Hummer H2: Yellow - $199.77
Magic Glow Doodle Bear - $19.88
Mermaid Barbie Doll Assortment - $5.00
Mini Mushroom Chair - $10.00
Moon Shoes - $29.88
My Little Pony Butterfly Island Playset - $39.84
Playskool Cool Crew Talkin' Tool Bench - $32.97
Playskool VideoNow Jr. Player - $49.84
Playstation 2 System - $149.00
Polaris Sportsman 700, 12V 2-Speed with Suspension - $288.00
Pool, Table Tennis & Poker 3-in-1 Game Table - $98.00
Power Wheels Grave Digger Monster Truck - $269.66
Quest X-Fire 26" Dual Suspension 15-Speed Bike - $49.88
Roboraptor - $99.87
Round Canopy - $12.88
Shout About Music DVD Game (Country) - $17.46
Sleeping Bag / Chair Combo (Princess, Sports or Monkey) - $18.00
Star Wars Electronic Light Saber - $8.00
Thomas & Friends Train Cars - $9.88
Thomas & Friends Train Set - $39.76
Trampoline with Basketball Hoop - $184.00
Trivial Pursuit DVD Game: Pop Culture 2 - $19.72
UNO Attack! Card Game - $9.97
VideoNow Color Video Player - $25.00
VTech V.Smile Pocket Portable Game System - $79.88
VTech V.Smile TV Learning System - $49.84
XBOX Sysem Bundle with One Game - $179.24
Yu-Gi-Oh Trading Card Gift Set - $18.00

Radio Shack
Computer Accessories
1GB Memory Stick Pro Duo - $119.99
1GB Secure Digital Memory - $89.99
50-Pack of Ridata CD-Rs - $14.99
512MB Memory Stick Pro - $79.99
512MB Pen Drive - $49.99
Apple Shuffle Accessory Kit - $14.99
Compaq USB 4 Port - $7.99
Compaq Presario SR1504X-B Desktop PC Bundle - $669.99
D-Link Router - $49.99
D-Link USB Adapter - $44.99
Dazzle Zio Hi-Speed Universal 10-in-1 Card Reader/Writer - $29.99
Fellowes Mouse Pad & Gel Wrist Rest - $9.99
Griffin iTrip FM Tuner - $34.99
HP Media Center - $1199.99
HP Laptop Travel Kit - $19.99
HP Pavilion DV4125us Notebook PC - $1249.99
I-Sight Mini Task Light - $12.99
Illuminated Mini Optical Scroll Mouse - $12.99
Illuminated Optical Scroll Mouse - $12.99
Linksys SRX PCMCIA - $89.99
Linksys SRX Router - $134.25
Memorex DVD-R Discs 5-Pack - $4.99
Philips DVD+R With Cases 5-Pack - $4.99
PRQ97 Handheld - $149.99
US Modular 4GB Removable USB Drive - $149.99
Wireless Keyboard & Mouse - $29.99
Wireless-G Broadband Router with Two Phone Ports - $119.99

Electronics
1GB MP3 Player - $119.99
2-Pack 10-Mile FRS/GMRS w/ Cradles - $19.99
2.4 GHZ Cordless Phone - $24.99
2.4GHz Corded/Cordless Expandable Phone System - $79.99
2.4GHz Phone Accessory Kit - $39.99
3-in-1 Digital Camera - $9.99
3.5" Screen Portable DVD Player - $99.99
4-Head Hi-Fi VCR with Remote Control - $49.99
5.8GHz Analog Cordless Phone with Caller ID - $39.99
5.8GHz Cordless Phone Bundle - $49.99
5.8GHz Digital Cordless Accessory Handset - $38.99
5.8GHz Digital Expandable Cordless Phone System - $58.99
5.8GHz Digital Expandable Phone System with Answering Machine and Speakerphone - $79.99
5.8GHz Expandable - $99.99
900MHz Cordless Phone with Caller ID and Audio Boost - $49.99
900MHz Cordless Telephone with Caller ID/Call Waiting ID - $19.99
AMW 10" Portable DVD Player - $329.99
Axion 7" Portable DVD Player - $149.99
Axion 3.6" Personal DVD Player - $129.99
Cinevision 3" TFT/LCD Pocket/Purse Color TV - $119.99
Curtis Nostalgic Turntable - $79.99
Curtis Shelf - $39.99
Digital Camera Starter Kit - $14.99
Dual 7" Screen Portable DVD Player - $249.99
Explorist 200 GPS - $129.99
Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable w/Pre-Amp - $79.99
GPX Radio - $6.99
Hands-Free 900MHz Headset Phone - $34.99
Isound Portable - $59.99
Kameleon 8-in-1 Universal Remote Control - $79.99
Linksys Phone Adapter for Vonage Voice-over-IP - $49.99
Motorola 2.4GHz Phone - $79.99
MyMusix 1GB MP3 Player - $89.99
Olympia 5.8GHz Analog Cordless Phone with Mini Infoglobe on Base - $58.99
Olympus M-Robe 5GB - $99.99
Optimus 5.0MP Digital Camera - $119.99
Over-the-Head Noise-Canceling Headset w/ Microphone - $19.99
Plantronics Bluetooth Headset - $29.99
Plantronics Telephone Headset - $19.99
Polaroid Under-the-Cabinet LCD TV and DVD Player - $199.99
Portable CD Player - $19.99
Portable Speakers - $14.99
RCA Lyra 256 MP3 Player - $89.99
RCA 5-CD Carousel Changer with Remote and Optical Digital Output - $59.99
Sony 420W Home Theater in a Box - $149.99
Speck Armband for iPod Shuffle - $19.99
Speck Skins for iPod Shuffle 3-Pack - $19.99
Super-Lightweight Hands-Free Headset - $14.99
Touch-Screen Organizer - $5.00

Home & Garden
55pc Home Repair Tool - $19.99
Dremel 32-Piece 2-Speed MultiPro Kit - $39.99
Dual Float Laser Level - $9.99
Kronus 55-Piece Home Repair Tool Set - $9.99
Red Laser Level - $5.00
Ultrasonic Tape Measure with Laser Pointer - $19.99

Miscellaneous
1.3 Mini Digital - $24.99
12-Volt/7Ah Lead-Acid Alarm Battery - $14.99
16 Pack Hearing Aid - $11.99
2 Pack AA IC3 - $9.99
2 Position IC3 - $19.99
2005 Police Call Book/CD Volume 1 - $9.99
2005 Police Call Book/CD Volume 2 - $9.99
2005 Police Call Book/CD Volume 6 - $9.99
2005 Police Call Book/CD Volume 7 - $9.99
2005 Police Call Book/CD Volumes 3 & 4 - $9.99
2005 Police Call Book/CD Volumes 5 & 8 - $9.99
29-Range Digital Multimeter - $24.99
3ST/3CH FM INTCM - $49.99
4 Pack AA IC3 - $14.99
4 Pack AAA IC3 - $14.99
4 Position IC3 - $29.99
6V/1600mAh Ni-Cd Camcorder Battery - $24.99
8 Pack Hearing Aid - $6.99
Bilingual Talking - $9.99
Deluxe Card Shuffler - $29.99
Deluxe Chrome-Faced 40-Channel Mobile CB Radio with Weather Alert - $99.99
Deluxe Digital Tire Gauge - $14.97
Deluxe Golf Pro - $9.99
Digital Car - $19.99
Digital Golf Scope - $19.99
Digital Pedometer - $19.99
Digital Tire Gauge 3-in-1 Safety Tool - $19.99
Digital Trunking Handheld Scanner - $399.99
Digital Trunking Mobile/Base Scanner - $399.99
Discovery Junior Metal Detector - $49.99
Find One, Find All Locators - $19.99
Giant Calculator - $9.99
Golf Scope - $9.99
Gossip Gizmo Sound Amplifier - $9.99
Handheld Digital Compass - $19.99
Home Auto Starter - $29.99
Karaoke CDs - $3.60
Keychain with Clock, Timer and Recorder - $9.99
LCD Watch/Calendar/Pen - $7.99
LifeWise Micro-Bead Massaging Pillow - $14.97
Lithium-ion CR-V3 Photo Battery - $24.99
Meade TravelView 10x50 Full-Size Binoculars - $24.99
Meade TravelView 8-17x25 Compact Zoom Binoculars - $39.99
Meade TravelView 8x32 Binoculars - $14.99
Outdoor Digital - $9.99
Pen with Built-in Recorder, Calendar and Watch - $14.99
Portable Booklight - $3.99
Power Up Flex - $7.99
Power Up Jump - $29.99
Projection Clock - $29.99
Rechargeable Lithium CR-V3 Battery & Ultra-Fast Charger - $49.99
RS 22CH 6 M 2 PK - $29.99
Speedster Speed - $99.99
T49000 2-PK3 MI22 CH/38T - $28.99
Talking Photo - $29.99
Talking Picture - $9.99
Talking Picture Frame with Leatherette Finish - $24.99
Talking Road Map Handheld Travel Computer - $19.99
Talking Spanish - $99.99
Texas Hold 'Em TV Poker - $39.97
The Reporter - $59.99
Tire Lights - $2.99
Touchscreen - $4.99
Translucent Book Light - $3.99
Travel Fogless Lighted Shower Mirror - $14.97
Travel Soothing Sound Machine with Alarm Clock - $14.99
Travel Talking Picture Frame - $9.99
V9-2005 Police Call - $9.99
Virgin Kyocera K10 - $19.99

Toys
Honda CR250R Motocross Bike RC Featuring Ricky Carmichael - $89.97
Hot Rod Custom Radio Controlled Red '69 Chevy Camaro - $49.99
NASCAR Turbo Challenge Race Track & Cars - $9.99
Plush M&M Character FM Radio (4 Colors) - $5.00
Radio Controlled Micro ATV with Driver - $9.99

Lexmark all-in-one printer, scanner and copier for $39.88

Wal-Mart and Kmart have always had cheap prices for printers – and make it up with outrageously high priced ink cartridges. When I was using a Lexmark printer I would buy a new printer when the ink ran out. It was cheaper than a cartridge, plus it included printer and photo paper.

Hey, PJ swim over to Wal-Mart on Fridays and loot a new HP laptop. Did I say loot?? I meant BUY...

I was browsing Craigslistm DC last night, and a guy was offering to buy a "backseat" laptop. "NO QUESTIONS ASKED". offered $500, must be P4 IN THE BOX!

Idiot!

Now, the question is whether I think those bargains are worth the crowds!

Not even.