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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: silver ghost on November 25, 2011, 07:15:31 PM

Title: Any good black friday deals?
Post by: silver ghost on November 25, 2011, 07:15:31 PM
Any good fishing or other black friday deals you guys found up here or down south? I didn't find much in the way of fishing gear deals though
Title: Re: Any good black friday deals?
Post by: nickredway on November 25, 2011, 07:28:42 PM
Black Friday and the rampant consumerism associated with it can kiss my my friend! Support a local small business they need your hard earned money especially at these times.
Title: Re: Any good black friday deals?
Post by: Nucks on November 25, 2011, 07:55:08 PM
Black Friday and the rampant consumerism associated with it can kiss my ***! Support a local small business they need your hard earned money especially at these times.
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One another note, I hear one lady was handing out free pepper spray to people in the line up that were ahead of her  :o
Title: Re: Any good black friday deals?
Post by: silver ghost on November 25, 2011, 10:55:23 PM
Black Friday and the rampant consumerism associated with it can kiss my ***! Support a local small business they need your hard earned money especially at these times.

:( I was just asking... but if I can get whatever i'm looking for $100 less at a bigger store sorry but i'm not gonna support a store just 'because they need my hard earned money'; hard earned money is just that, times are tough for everyone.
Title: Re: Any good black friday deals?
Post by: Bassonator on November 25, 2011, 11:03:56 PM
:( I was just asking... but if I can get whatever i'm looking for $100 less at a bigger store sorry but i'm not gonna support a store just 'because they need my hard earned money'; hard earned money is just that, times are tough for everyone.

My hard earned money goes to the place that gives me the best price, after all I worked for it.
Title: Re: Any good black friday deals?
Post by: k.c. on November 25, 2011, 11:31:55 PM
My hard earned money goes to the place that gives me the best price, after all I worked for it.
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Title: Re: Any good black friday deals?
Post by: CastCatch on November 25, 2011, 11:46:53 PM
My hard earned money goes to the place that gives me the best price, after all I worked for it.

 totally agreed
Title: Re: Any good black friday deals?
Post by: silver ghost on November 25, 2011, 11:57:44 PM
Exactly! at least I know i'm not the only one
Title: Re: Any good black friday deals?
Post by: nickredway on November 26, 2011, 08:06:42 AM
Not adverse to buying the occasional big ticket item from a bigger store myself, if it's something you need and it's a good deal. However the black friday hype and hysteria that goes with it at this time of year really make me shake my head given the current state of affairs and how we got here.
Title: Re: Any good black friday deals?
Post by: bbronswyk2000 on November 26, 2011, 09:20:16 AM
My hard earned money goes to the place that gives me the best price, after all I worked for it.

I agree. Last time I checked nobody else was paying my bills for me.
Title: Re: Any good black friday deals?
Post by: Robert_G on November 26, 2011, 10:26:15 AM
I have no problem walking into the tackle shop and saying that a big box store has such and such an item on for a certain price.
9 times out of 10...the tackleshop meets or beats the price for me.

I'm happy.....got the best price...and at the same time supported the local shops...
Title: Re: Any good black friday deals?
Post by: DRP79 on November 26, 2011, 11:18:22 AM
That's a great compromise.
Title: Re: Any good black friday deals?
Post by: bigblue on November 26, 2011, 11:18:40 AM
I have no problem walking into the tackle shop and saying that a big box store has such and such an item on for a certain price.
9 times out of 10...the tackleshop meets or beats the price for me.

I'm happy.....got the best price...and at the same time supported the local shops...

Good advice!
Times are tough for everyone and we should not be shy to ask for a better deal from our local stores.
Title: Re: Any good black friday deals?
Post by: Burbot on November 26, 2011, 12:43:05 PM
Black Friday where humans act and fight like animals to be the first in the store to buy cheap trinkets made by slave labour...
Title: Re: Any good black friday deals?
Post by: Bassonator on November 26, 2011, 01:30:02 PM
Black Friday where humans act and fight like animals to be the first in the store to buy cheap trinkets made by slave labour...

Hows that cellphone of yours.
Title: Re: Any good black friday deals?
Post by: Iyekim76 on November 26, 2011, 04:52:19 PM
If you look hard enough, you'll find great deals online. Picked up a Lamiglass XMG 50 EXC89MT for $99. Working two jobs makes you really think twice about purchasing big ticket items. Was hoping to find a Spey rod but ended up with this new gear for my homeless Abu Garcia Orra SX. I'm happy with my new acquisition!
Title: Re: Any good black friday deals?
Post by: Matt on November 26, 2011, 10:37:01 PM
You might find cheap deals online or bigger stores, but I don't see them putting back into the fisheries like small stores do.  Most of the LML's smaller shops were well represented at the SSBC Spius Creek fundraiser on Wednesday.  The extra couple dollars on the price tag is well worth what they supply back to the resources.  Furthermore, small shops have knowledge that no big stores seem to have.  Consider that before spending you dollars at the bigger establishments.
Title: Re: Any good black friday deals?
Post by: bbronswyk2000 on November 27, 2011, 12:36:42 AM
You might find cheap deals online or bigger stores, but I don't see them putting back into the fisheries like small stores do.  Most of the LML's smaller shops were well represented at the SSBC Spius Creek fundraiser on Wednesday.  The extra couple dollars on the price tag is well worth what they supply back to the resources.  Furthermore, small shops have knowledge that no big stores seem to have.  Consider that before spending you dollars at the bigger establishments.

How many kids do you support Matt? I have 3. Your still young and have not had to have the bills that some of us do. I shop everywhere. My local shop gets a good chunk but if I can get something for $100 cheaper I am going to do it.

I donated to the SSBC by way of Pay Pal. I give back by showing up at cleanups when I can. I dont have to feel guilty about anything. What I hate is how some people try to knock people for shopping at anywhere but a local shop ( not singling you out Matt as your post is not one of the ones I am talking about now )
Title: Re: Any good black friday deals?
Post by: Dennis.t on November 27, 2011, 05:56:48 AM
I think everybody wants value for thier hard earned dollars.Personally I buy most of my big ticket items in Alberta because i dont pay H.S.T.The Fishing hole,Wholesale sports and the new Cabellas is where i like to shop on my way home from the patch.However i do spend money in my local shop as well,just not as much.