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To Black Friday or Not Black Friday?

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Adelphi chapter.

 I am sure we are all happy for the holidays to begin and with Thanksgiving around the corner, I can’t wait to stuff my face with delicious food. Also, Black Friday begins the next day, a prominent and hectic day for anyone in retail and  anyone who loves to shop. Here are the reasons why you should or shouldn’t participate in black friday.

The Pros and Cons of Black Friday:

Pro

The thrill and the rush

Con

Setting that alarm clock early or not even sleeping at all.

Pro

Family event, divide and conquer

 

Con

Sorry but you have to leave those mash potatoes and gravy early.

Pro

Now that Michael Kors bag can be yours

 

Con

Lines, ugh need I say more

Pro

50 %, 75%, 90%, those sales are hard to pass up

 

Con

Masses of People

Con 

The overwhelming crowds and the violence that can insue.

Overall, Black Friday has its pros and cons but ultimately its up to you. Are those deals really worth it?