Black Friday purchases?

Have just bought three pairs of trousers and a dress, allegedly 'saving' £190. However, if events follow the usual course of internet clothes shopping they won't fit or will look terrible and will all go back - thereby saving a lot more money.

My Ipad definitely knows it is Black Friday . I had used it earlier, but when I went to switch it on again, nothing. Just the dreaded black screen. Luckily I managed to get it back to life by holding down the home and on/off buttons. Oh the relief. So I wrote a post to GN, and it disappeared, and I had to write it again. Creepy !.

Shysal, I know iPads are pricey, but in my opinion they are worth every penny and far superior to other tablets I’ve had experience of. Family members who have had various tablet brands and models have now all chosen iPads and agree they will now stick with these. My friend has an 8 year old iPad that still works brilliantly.

A lady I know of over 80 has been bought an Alexa as she can use it if she has a fall to call for help. I think that technology will help us all eventually be able to stay independent longer, we just have to be able to understand it.

I nearly ordered some new black cord trousers on Monday, am really glad I hesitated at the price as they are half price today, so I have joined the Black Friday spenders.

“Commercialised “

I despise the American term Black Friday and the Associated crazy marketing. I’ve just deleted over 55 emails all headed up with the dreaded term. I notice many companies have decided not go down this horribly commercialed path, including M&S, Harrods and Ikea.
I’m going to unsubscribe to all these other firms who have bombarded me with spam this week. ( Had 10 emails from one company)

While doing our usual shop in Tesco this morning, I bought an Xbox game DGS wanted for Christmas. It was £13 cheaper than Amazon, so was pleased.
Don't think I'll be buying anything else, today.

Two theatre tickets for the price of one ! Lovely evening to look forward to in February.

I was looking to buy my dgd a baby Anabelle for Xmas that she's been wanting for ages. Checked online yesterday during the day all all the shops were quoting the same price of £39.99. By last night Argos had it reduced by £10 so reserved it and picked it up earlier. Job done. Also some Hotters fur lined boots at 25% off. But was planning on buying them anyway. My DS's families have Alexa and also can't see the point? But maybe I'm missing something. Also can't bear the onslaught of Black Friday emails.

Fed up of black Friday already, but saying that I have just got a good deal on a new coffee machine from Currys. Going to hibernate now for the rest of today.

Kitty a hot brush is a rotating brush which also blows out hot air. It means that your hair is being dried with a revolving brush much the way the Hairdresser does it. It gives you added volume and smooth looking hair. I half dry my hair with ordinary drier then use the revolving hot brush then use straighteners to tidy up. It is really good hair looks like I’ve been to Hairdresser. Using it is a bit of a knack but you start to get used to it then you get good at it.

Jane43 I bought them both from Groupon online. Really good service and prices. Just search for refurbished iPhones etc. on their site. I am really pleased with mine.

Ankle boots from Clarks, two pair, one flat, one with small heels, £96 rather than £120.
Make up from LFF at 20% off.
L'Occitane skincare also with 20% off.
I needed boots as my old ones are almost dead and I double up on cosmetics when they're on offer and put half away for future use.
Best saving was on an electric ride on car for DGS, said I'd take my business elsewhere, so manager offered me 30% off that, saving £75!!!!
Yes, I know, a fool and her money are soon parted, but there are no pockets in shrouds!

I loathe Black Friday and will be buying nothing. Every second email I get has that in the subject line and they are ALL being deleted.

Are these Echo and Dot and Alex things worth it? Quite a few people seem to be keen but I can't see the attraction - except it would be something to buy the DS and family!

My IPad now has a speaker which is not working. A bit intermittent but a real nuisance - am using tiny earplug things at the moment. A few weeks ago I took it in to an Apple shop when I was in UK and they ran tests and all actually looks good. It is about 5+ years old - they tell me I will get £70 trade in if I buy a new one which brings the price down to about £270. I was expecting it to be a much higher price. I think I shall get a new one instead of any other Christmas present. I would absolutely love an Apple laptop but at about £1500 a bit too pricey!

I am with Monica and Legs 55 - they ruddy things get deleted as soon as they pop in. I must have topped 50 emails in the last two days alone.

Kitty. What is a hot brush? I assume some sort of hairbrush?

I am saving a fortune today by not buying anything: totally agree with legs55

Nannyme, look on Boots.com - I bought one yesterday for Christmas for DD and SIL for £89.99 (super duper one - usually £280) thinking it wouldn't be any less today but it's another £5 off. They have loads of other electric toothbrushes on offer, not just this ridiculously expensive one!

We've been watching a camping oven in Go Outdoors for ages. Well actually I've been lusting after it but it never dropped in price until this week. We already had the Go Outdoors discount and then got an extra 23% off with the Black Friday deal. It took it to under £100 so we splurged.

I agree Shysal.

I hate all the Black Friday/Cyber Monday hype, no longer 1 day but stretching to 4 or even 7 days.

I delete e-mails for above as soon as I see them in my in-box.

If I need something I will always look for bargains, I see above as a cynical marketing ploy.

Good luck to those of you who have found a real bargain.

I have an Ad blocker on so how come I have a pop up offering Black Friday deals from Boden, Joules and more - all in a fetching GN pink?