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November 30, 2009
Black Friday is the infamous day all through the United States. Lines wrap around buildings as customers line up outside their favorite stores. They are most likely hoping to be one of the first ones so they can get the free iPod or Gaming System along with the best toys for their kids or the gigantic flat screen TV.
Once the doors open it’s a battlefield. There are people fighting over toys and objects that make the ideal present for Christmas. One example of this is illustrated in the horrifying movie “Jingle All the Way” in which Arnold Schwarzenegger played the main role prior to becoming the “Governator.”
Sidetrack, anyways if you successfully got the items you were looking for and made it through the check out line with the items and your common sense most people would probably consider it a victory. But then you are struck by the recognition that you still have to hit four other stores on your list, which might or might not be out of those spectacular items. But you still have to attempt even if it’s only 2:30 a.m. at this point in time.
But 3:00 a.m. which means the next store. Just be careful of the crowds because you could possibly be hurt in a fight over a product. Or like the Walmart fatality from last year that got trampled. Because of that victim, this year there will most likely be more safety procedures and crowd control implemented this year. So the lines might be extended and possibly a smaller amount of people allowed in the store at a time.
There are historic deals at these stores on Black Friday if you can put up with the crowds, the traffic, and everything else. Generally, people think of electronics, clothing, and toys when Black Friday is mentioned but it is also a great day to buy a new car, truck or SUV.
Analysts looked at day to day car pricing for the last several years and found that bargains on Black Friday are on average the greatest of the entire year. Deals from dealerships, manufacturers, incentives, all combine to make the highest discounts of the year.
The reason most people don’t go auto shopping on Black Friday or even know about it is because most people keep their cars for years. They aren’t always looking around for the best deals. One more aspect is that customers know the price ahead of time with other Black Friday items unlike a car. As a result of the manufacturer, model, and the features a vehicle offers the prices are individually negotiated so it’s hard to know ahead of time if you will be getting a good deal.
The deals are great on this day. The regular discount on November 27 for a new vehicle is 7.5% while the day before and after is just over 6%. While on any other day throughout the year, car shoppers normally get 4.7% less than the sticker price quotes.
If you’re wanting to get a car, Black Friday is the best time. Not only will you get those discounts but because the economy is crippled and car companies are under pressure they will propose better discounts to try and move more cars off the lot. Dealerships are hoping this year that their promotions will work and people will come car shopping. The discounts offered will be some of the best in years and hard to top.
About the Author: Diane Johnson writes articles about online degrees, current events and online colleges.
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