Do you line up outside stores that are having a sale?

[Jules]

Used to go to Midnight Madness Sales in the 60's/70's. Don't remember ever getting bargains or anything worthwhile.

I went to those in the 70s. They were fun because we were young.

Robsons used to be a high end shoe in Vancouver. You had to line up to even look. It was a one on one with the salesperson. They followed you around making suggestions. A friend did this for years and made a very good commission. I went there because they carried very small sizes, usually Italian made. At some point they gave up this selling style, opened up more stores and then closed for good.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

The only time I lined up at a sale was in 1988 when Royal Doulton had an 80% off Sale
I bought a gorgeous set of dishes with matching tall fancy teapot. 36 years ago.

 

[debodun]

In a word - no. If I see along line, I make a U turn.

 

[CinnamonSugar]

Never had an urge to do this and after reading y’all’s stories, I’ve broken out in hives. Sheesh

 

[fuzzybuddy]

My older brother used to do the 4 AM wait in line thing for Black Friday sales. He got some good stuff cheap, but you had to run to grab stuff. He got a new printer for $5 as advertised, but they only had 8, and hundreds of people waiting outside the door.

 

[Sciguy]

There is absolutely nothing I need that badly...