A Tale of Stingy Sales: Black Friday Isn’t What It Used to Be, & You Deserve Better

Editorial: Black Friday should go back to what it once was

Black Friday used to signal the true start to the holiday shopping season. Now, it’s a marketing scheme by companies, meant only to boost profits and overlook the event’s original charm. The day is now stretched across October, November, and December, with the real problem being that the supposed “deals” are simply not real. Retailers should restore Black Friday to its original purpose: being a single day of exceptional deals. Today’s prices are…

A Tale of Stingy Sales: Black Friday Isn’t What It Used to Be, & You Deserve Better

When I was young, Black Friday wasn’t for the weak. My mom and aunt’s shopping stamina has always been unmatched, but I bore the long hours on my feet in the hopes of finding a hidden gem. I knew that if I found one, I could probably convince my mom to get it for me (at least as a holiday gift). Money didn’t mean all that much to me as an 8-year-old, but still, recognizing good deals is in my blood. That’s why these days, Black Friday has been o…