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Post by MartinT on Nov 27, 2015 8:07:20 GMT
Does this get on anyone else's nerves as much as mine?
Let's analyse it: lots of vendors put all their excess stock and unwanted crap on a fire-sale in order to release their warehouse space for better things. Lots of punters, who didn't know they needed this crap, suddenly spend money on it and congratulate themselves for winning a 'bargain'. Meanwhile, the vendors rub their hands in glee.
Back in the real world, the rest of us who couldn't give a toss and won't change our buying behaviours on the whim of a 'special day' designed for the Americans, saturate our mailboxes over and over with mindless offers and other spam that needs to be junked.
Have I got that about right?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2015 8:13:10 GMT
A most astute observation Martin
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Post by ChrisB on Nov 27, 2015 8:25:05 GMT
You missed only one thing: It's an opportunity for those with a lower brain cell count than their age to have a brawl.
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Post by MartinT on Nov 27, 2015 8:41:12 GMT
Oh yes, the 'Asda Effect'!
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Post by krellman on Nov 27, 2015 9:13:38 GMT
why is it we only copy the americans bad ideas ?? how about copying the death penalty ??
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Post by Slinger on Nov 27, 2015 9:22:14 GMT
Just seen a branch of Curry's on the BBC News, it was empty. Perhaps last year's lesson has been learned by the punters, if not the retailers.
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Post by MartinT on Nov 27, 2015 10:28:46 GMT
why is it we only copy the americans bad ideas ?? how about copying the death penalty ?? Because we like to think that we're a more civilised country? Ritualised state-sanctioned murder isn't. Anyway, this is dangerously close to politics and risks ending in tears. Let's not go there. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 27, 2015 12:15:42 GMT
Another way to flog gear. I heard "Black Friday week" on the news yesterday. So now it's a week. Bit like Christmas is about 2 months. A useful counter is at Martin's Money tips (no not *that* Martin) www.moneysavingexpert.com/ |
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Post by davidf on Nov 29, 2015 14:04:49 GMT
What irritates me more than Black Friday is the fact that it is now being exploited to the extent that Black Friday no longer refers to Friday - it's now the Saturday, the Sunday, the week before, the week after, and I've even seen some refer to the whole of November as Black Friday. I'm not really sure why retailers need a pre-Christmas sale, as a little patience brings the Christmas sales. I remember when I was a kid - January sales actually happened in January (usually the 2nd or 3rd), rather than Boxing Day as some do now. If someone wants to buy something specific, it doesn't matter what day you open - they'll still come to you and buy it.
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 29, 2015 15:06:41 GMT
Retail desperation and keeping up with everyone else
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2015 15:17:21 GMT
Hate Black Friday/Week, would prefer to stay at home and avoid all of the nutters!
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 30, 2015 9:47:55 GMT
Brings "Black" into disrepute
Might even make some people think black isn't the very best colour for all your hifi !
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2015 11:12:12 GMT
Have just cleared the works PC of 238 black Friday related emails included extended Black Friday / Black tag events etc. Some positively crazy prices out there but not necessarily in a good way right across the board from BT  to lawnmowers  However one UK Audio dealer has been really get to grips with black Friday do check out below. Obviously there a stock that needs a movin' 
Hi There
Last year, our Black Friday weekend sales were so strong that certain products sold out very quickly, with no hope of us ever being able to repeat the same deal again.
This year, we have ramped up stocks even further, but we would still advise customers interested in any of the deals shown below to make their purchases sooner rather than later, to avoid disappointment - there will be no further reductions. For all the deals, click on
Here's a summary, for your reference;
Cyrus Lyric 09 (SRP £3000) Hot Deal - £1599 'All in one', streamer / CD / DAC / DAB / Bluetooth. Award winner at £3,000 - now nearly half price!
Cyrus 6a (SRP £800) Hot Deal - £399 Five star What Hi-Fi reviewed integrated amp at £800 - brilliant for just £399!
Canton DM75 (SRP £449) Hot Deal - £299 Big Brother of the award-winning DM55 soundbase (dramatically improves TV sound).
Tannoy Mercury V4i (SRP £399) Hot Deal - £199 Highly reviewed floorstanding speaker - at half price, if you're quick!
Acoustic Energy Radiance 2 (SRP £1320) Hot Deal - £499 Massive reduction on one of our favourite top end speakers of all time - over 60% off!
Yamaha RX-A2040 (SRP £1499) Hot Deal - £749 Audiophile Dolby Atmos Home Cinema amp - now half price!
Cyrus 8a (SRP £1350) Hot Deal - £675 One of the best integrated amps of all time - now at half price!
Cyrus Streamline (SRP £1210) Hot Deal - £550 Award winning all in one streaming solution / amp - at under half price!
Roksan Kandy K2BT (SRP £945) Hot Deal - £675 Nearly £300 off the Bluetooth version of Roksan's award-winning K2 integrated amp
Acoustic Energy Radiance 8 (SRP £750) Hot Deal - £249 Superb real wood finish 200 watt subwoofer - over 65% off!
Neat SX2 (SRP £1479) Hot Deal - £879 Highly reviewed, ultra compact floorstanding speaker - very slight cosmetic seconds
Tannoy Precision 6.2LE (SRP £1499) Hot Deal - £899 'Turbocharged' version of Tannoy's popular Precision 6.2 floorstanding speaker
Canton In Ceiling 865 (SRP £399) Hot Deal - £179 Huge reduction on a pair of these excellent in ceiling speakers - ideal for Dolby Atmos
Marantz MCR611 (SRP £499) Hot Deal - £429 Gorgeous Mini Hi-Fi, with CD, DAB, Streaming, Spotify, Apple Airplay, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Audiolab M-DAC (SRP £599) Hot Deal - £495 The highest reviewed DAC of all time!
To be taken to a web page, featuring all these deals, please click on the link below
Happy shopping - and Happy Christmas!
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Post by dvh on Nov 30, 2015 11:42:09 GMT
Black Friday is one of the many things to which I hardly give a moment's thought, mainly because it causes me to get that Steely Dan song on the brain for several days!
Seriously, though, who gives a toss? It's just a hyped-up excuse to laugh at poor people fighting for shiny things.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2015 13:04:59 GMT
Seriously, though, who gives a toss? It's just a hyped-up excuse to laugh at poor people fighting for shiny things. Again possibly an accurate description.  Who cares?, judging by the amount of emails and adverts and phone calls a significant number of the above. Personally it would be amusing if it did clog up my time  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2015 15:14:19 GMT
You people need to keep up. Now into Cyber Monday
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 30, 2015 15:21:28 GMT
"only x shopping days to Christmas !"
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Post by davidf on Nov 30, 2015 19:09:53 GMT
As if the 364 Black Friday emails I've received over the past week or so isn't enough, I'm now getting (amongst even more Black Friday emails) numerous Cyber Monday emails today - and one from Pizza Hut!! Give me a break!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2015 22:34:28 GMT
Might even make some people think black isn't the very best colour for all your hifi ! Not sure I can agree with that lol |
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 1, 2015 9:56:09 GMT
Guess what ?
Cyber Monday Deals *Week*
is now with us
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to lawnmowers 
