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Black Friday Tip 10: Win a FatWallet Water Bottle

November 15, 2011 | Posted By: Heather Stephens | Categorized in: Shopping
There are 10 days until Black Friday 2011 and we're counting them down with money saving and holiday shopping tips.

Today's Tip:

Don't Forget to Drink

Water that is. :)

Running from the dry heat of the car into the dry heat inside a store that's crowded full of people, many of whom are sick is the perfect recipe for getting sick yourself.

Staying hydrated with water helps to keep your body strong to avoid colds and flu. Drinking enough water also helps to curb your appetite and keep your breath fresh (which we all will appreciate.)

So be sure to bring your reusable water bottle with you shopping on Black Friday and drink up. Oh, and if you're worried about having to go to the bathroom when you're standing in line, we suggest you wear an adult diaper on Black Friday.

Just kidding!

What's your Funniest Black Friday tip? Share it in the comments below. We'll draw the names of 3 people who comment on this post sharing their funniest Black Friday tip to win a FatWallet reusable water bottle!

You may only enter once. Three winners will be drawn randomly from the eligible comments that are received on this blog post before 10:00 am Central on November 17th.

Please review the official rules for this giveaway.


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9 Tips to Go! :) Please feel free to share any black Friday countdown ideas you have and any topics you'd like me to touch upon in the comments below.

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November 15, 2011 | Posted By: Skillet17
Wear the worst smelling perfume you can find, better yet, wear the two worst smelling perfume and you will be sure to keep those crazy shoppers away
November 15, 2011 | Posted By: deathwish
If you're going to 'camp out' and bring your sleeping bag and chair, be sure to bring a thermos of coffee (or two) and share with the people around you so they'll hold your place when you go to your car to put the gear away!
November 15, 2011 | Posted By: watuzi
Bring a water bottle to pee in so you won't lose your place in line.
November 15, 2011 | Posted By: muskiemyke
Bring fake crutches so people feel sorry for you and won't push.
November 15, 2011 | Posted By: 116sloppyjoe116
Hide out in the clothes rack before the store closes the night before...
November 15, 2011 | Posted By: fantasma62
Drop a fake wad of $100 bills next to the line, and when the fight begins, you move up on the line...
November 15, 2011 | Posted By: amiemarie176
Sell snacks in line!
November 15, 2011 | Posted By: mejanes
Shop in the expensive suburbs on black friday. The stores are empty because rich people dont care about the black friday sales.
November 15, 2011 | Posted By: scoutconnor
Best tip: Skip Thanksgiving dinner and get in line more than 24 hours in advance!
November 15, 2011 | Posted By: momolaughs
Share "hot chocolate" made with chocolate exlax with everyone. The line will be long at the bathroom and not at the deals.
November 15, 2011 | Posted By: Danfromfla
Black Friday is the best time of year to go to theme parks. Forget Thanksgiving and Christmas, personal greed wins over family during this special time of year.
November 15, 2011 | Posted By: WishingOnAStar
Stay home. Sleep in. Order online.
November 15, 2011 | Posted By: pandaknee
I attended my VERY FIRST Black Friday sale with my sister last year. I had no idea what to expect except that the crowds would go crazy once the doors open up. I was up at 5am anxiously awaiting outside in the freezing cold for the door to open so I could get a dirt cheap laptop and tv. The minute the doors opened, I ran straight for the tv's that are normally stocked at the back of the store. I was so focused on getting to the TV's in the back that I ran straight past the TV's that they piled up in the center aisle. I ran like a madman right past it! Luckily, my Sister kept her eyes open and was able to get us the TV and laptop. Whew! I definitely recommend bringing at least one or several other people with you in order to plan out your strategy. Maybe, 1 person to stand in the humongous lines and several others to do the shopping for the group. Bring warm clothing if you expect to freeze your buns off waiting for the stores to open. Good luck and have fun! :) Happy Holidays!
November 15, 2011 | Posted By: cloverboy
Go to your local thrift store and see if you can find a Best Buy or other store uniform then just stand around looking official then jump in the mix when it all goes down.
November 16, 2011 | Posted By: bluek23
Check out FatWallet and plan which items you can buy online instead!
November 16, 2011 | Posted By: bkkspike
bring family member with u so they can stand in line while u go to use the bathroom and then other family member in other line for other stuff that u want that they will give out tickets for.
November 16, 2011 | Posted By: srinivasarao9876
In 4 one.
November 16, 2011 | Posted By: gauriabkari
Check the online deals at fatwallet. Going on the night of Thanksgiving is also a fun.
November 16, 2011 | Posted By: curtislu
bring 2 bottles with you when waiting in line. One full of water to drink and the other empty to fill so you won't lose your spot in line if you gotta go.
November 16, 2011 | Posted By: thecommoners
1. Dress like an employee (easiest at Target, red shirt and khakis)

2. Go in through the back door

3. Pretend like you're scanning, (when you're really relocating your items in one inconspicuous spot

4. Hide in the restroom till opening, (change back into street clothes) and...

5. Bring your items to the nearest register!
November 16, 2011 | Posted By: Kayleigh11
I had a lady use her cane on me when reaching for something. She said she was going to hit me...Also drink as much water as you want just wear Depends and bring more in the car with you. You can pee all you want without going anywhere at all.
November 16, 2011 | Posted By: GollumNeedsIt
Go in a wheelchair. Some people will feel sorry for you, but mostly you are a significant barrier that people can't get around (and hey, you don't have to stand) Better yet, go with 3 wheelchairs and block entire aisles while you shop.
November 16, 2011 | Posted By: sgumer
i suggest you fake a heart attack or some sort of commotion when you go into the store so u can draw attention to it as well as block the way for other people and have an accomplice go get the stuff you want. then u have a speedy recovery and get into the check out line so u don't have to wait when ur accomplice gets back.
November 16, 2011 | Posted By: antang
Don't go! If no one goes, prices will drop significantly the following weeks!!!
November 16, 2011 | Posted By: rgwiazdzinski
have someone as the official driver and bag carrier. they can drop you at the door and then find a spot to park, then they can take items back to the car while you keep shopping or they can hold your place in line!!
November 16, 2011 | Posted By: WashingtonState
Shop like you really, R E A L L Y mean it this time; there is no tomorrow !
November 17, 2011 | Posted By: atramb
Move fast!
November 17, 2011 | Posted By: HeatherS4
Thanks for participating! The giveaway is now closed. A winner will be randomly chosen from the comments left in the thread above this comment. Winner will be notified via Private Message (PM) on FatWallet and posted in this blog post upon confirmation. :) Good Luck!
November 24, 2011 | Posted By: Zealon
Open up a food cart business/lemonade stand next to the BB line.
October 16, 2012 | Posted By: BigBoyMichigan
I attended my VERY FIRST Black Friday sale with my sister last year. I had no idea what to expect except that the crowds would go crazy once the doors open up. Thanks to FatWallet I knew where to go for the great savings and I was up at 5:00 am anxiously awaiting outside in the freezing cold for the door to open so I could get a dirt cheap laptop and tv. The minute the doors opened, I ran straight for the tv's that are normally stocked at the back of the store. I was so focused on getting to the TV's in the back that I ran straight past the TV's that they piled up in the center aisle. I ran like a madman right past it! Luckily, my Sister kept her eyes open and was able to get us the TV and laptop. Whew! I definitely recommend bringing at least one or several other people with you in order to plan out your strategy. Maybe, 1 person to stand in the humongous lines and several others to do the shopping for the group. Bring warm clothing if you expect to freeze your buns off waiting for the stores to open. Good luck and have fun! :) Happy Holidays Everyone!
October 27, 2012 | Posted By: MrE
Hype a sale to a friend, make a date to meet them early, show up 15 minutes before doors open with the excuse. Examples:

"The power went off"
"My alarm failed"
The cat (dog) kicked the alrm off the night stand"
"I forgot to recharge ... (whatever other device you use for an alarm)"
October 28, 2012 | Posted By: RagijTohLawnCar
I used to coach my kid sister to say "MOMMY, I HAVE TO PEE, WAHHH, I NEED TO POTTY NOWWWW" and crowds at the mall would part like the Red Sea.
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