Albuquerque shoppers hit stores, take advantage of Black Friday deals

Likewise, an Oklahoma City woman told NBC’s affiliate in that city that she too was “waiting for a TV”, willingly shivering in the rain outside a Best Buy store on Thanksgiving afternoon. Some said they got the mall around midnight, while others waited until around 5 a.m. before arriving.

In the past, many shoppers have forfeited Thanksgiving dinner to courageous the cold in hopes of securing super low prices on holiday gifts.

Meanwhile, Kmart has its doors opened to shoppers until 10 p.m. Their stores opened at 6 a.m. Thursday.

Shoppers who are looking for a deal on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 during Cyber Monday should take a look at the Amazon Cyber Monday sale which will be starting early this year. Toys R’ Us offered discounts on some of the hottest toys of the season. Many retailers are also offering deals online and Cyber Monday comes shortly after Black Friday giving shoppers another chance to steal the deal and beat the crowds.

“I’m trying to combine some coupons with some of the store deals and get even better deals”, added Christine Newton. She introduced a bill to that effect earlier this year.

A $10 (9.40 euros) giant stuffed teddy bear sold out within minutes at some stores – Target deemed the plush toy a “surprise hit”. That’s a really big plus actually, since numerous deals sellout so quickly, being a Prime member is one of the best cards to hold during Black Friday.

The National Retail Federation says more people shopped at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving a year ago than any other time during Thanksgiving weekend. “I’m out because Black Friday is more like a tradition but the discounts are similar even online this year”.

It’s easier than ever before to shop for Black Friday, given how so many retailers have online storefronts where customers can order away from the comfort of their homes.

Shoppers are changing the way they behave on the long Thanksgiving weekend, making Black Friday visits to bricks-and-mortar stores a somewhat less dominant force in the holiday shopping scene.

“I’ve spent pretty much all day with my family it’s kinda nice to come get something you want!”