Friday, November 27, 2009

Black and Blue Friday

Black Friday is named, because traditional retailers actually become profitable for the year on this day...Hence the term Black.

I never really understood promoting loss leaders in order to sell a client something else. How can people be loyal to a store one day a year?

Of course this year has granted me fresh perspective. I bought my share of "Black Friday" specials. I would buy them year round, but they were only offered last Wednesday. What I did not count on is the lack of actual delivery.

Have a look:

Bosch Dishwasher Black and White $299

125 ordered 23 Received




Bosch Stainless Dishwasher $399

250 ordered 40 Received




Frigidaire Affinity Washer $399

250 ordered 40 received




Pretty infuriating....

2 comments:

  1. Wow ... dare I say the ugly word .... rationing?

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  2. Jon,

    You can say it....unfortuntely

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