[Las Vegas Dave]

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[kinoxi]

"One of the larger bear arguments on consumer electronics retailer stocks is that the Black Friday massacre of 2006 will repeat itself this year," wrote Balter, according to Reuters.

The Black Friday massacre?

[Sacajaweau]

There are a lot of variables to shopping. Some people are getting sick of crowds. It's freezing here in Upstate New York and people now that after Black Friday....There are still about 40 shopping days.

But then, I'm one of those who makes a list and shops for 4 hours about two days before Christmas. Saves gas and money!!

From now to Christmas, there's a sale everyday. We've been re-programmed to shop early.

Years ago, Christmas was restocking wardrobes and giving the kids a treat. Life is different now. We do that all year round.

[alwaysconservative]

Let’s see if I’ve got this right:

2006 had a “Black Friday massacre” because retailers and large discount stores took “deep” discounts on high-tech items, while this year they won’t offer discounts as deep and might even finish in the black. Hmmm. C’mon fella, you should be able to figure this one out, given enough time.

I’m remembering the NYT article where they tried to figure out why the crime rate was dropping despite “increased incarceration”, LOLOLOL!

Although I have to say that I’m just sick of articles every year that predict gloom and doom over the holiday season if people don’t max out their credit cards on Black Friday and buy, buy, buy the latest toys instead of exercising a little judgment and credit sense. People who are having hard times financially shouldn’t be buying big ticket items like this unless they get a pot of money for Christmas. And these gloom and doom articles always omit that internet sales are more than making up for any miniscule drop in foot traffic.

Okay, done ranting for now, LOL!

[Shimmer]

I was looking at TVs the other day, wishing. They sure look nice these days!
My TV picture is so dark.
If the scene is rather dark, all we see is pale flashes occasionally (arms, faces and such) we just go by the audio to tell what is happening. ha!

It’s not always like that. We see the picture if it’s really light and bright. But I long for the day when I can afford a new TV.

[EGPWS]

But Balter says retailers, which lost money last year with the price cuts, are likely to be more careful this year.

Life just wouldn't be worth living any more if retailers didn't take a hit and give their product away to those who WANT it and CAN'T afford it in the first place.

[bert]

Last week, I called Rex to ask where to make inquiry about my Sharp Aquos nearing the end of the one year warranty.

He asked about the problem. I explained that the left side exhibited a bright area now extending from bottom to top. It began as bright spots in the corner that now extended up the whole side. I wanted to ask Sharp about the problem

He sad.... bring it in, we’ll give you a new one.

I did and he did. He also told me Sharp does not have a general problem and have the reputation of the best in the LCD business

[RayChuang88]

I do think there will be more interest in HDTV this year because both DirecTV and Dish Network now offer at least 70 HDTV channels. Who wouldn't want to watch sporting events or programs on the History Channel and Discovery Channel now in HD?

[Theo]

Is the Toshiba HD-A3 the one Walmart and Best Buy are selling for $100, or are they selling the Toshiba HD-A2?

[eleni121]

The malls need to set up charter flights of Canadian?euro shoppers...who are flooding our malls here in upstate NY satutating rheir money into the economy.

[VOA]

...retailers, which lost money last year with the price cuts,
are likely to be more careful this year.

Nice to advertize this info.
Now consumers are on notice to be "more careful" this year as well.

[SunkenCiv]

"In terms of traffic, 2007 has been a rather slow year for retailers," said ShopperTrak's Bill Martin. "With rising gasoline prices and consumer confidence continuing to lag behind last year's levels, we don't see this trend changing during the holidays."

Seems like people might concentrate on one major gift buy, rather than drive around. Could be a good year for big-ticket. OTOH, people may be waiting another year for A) the analog signal death deadline to get closer and B) for the prices to come down further. Also, isn't there some new and different flat-screen tech in the pipeline? Thanks LVD.