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FBaggins

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12. This doesn't make sense to me

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Nov 13, 2025, 12:17 PM

15 hrs ago

If we assume that members of these groups would prefer that we spend only what is needed this holiday season, then the day when things go on such large sales would seem to be the worst day to hold a boycott.

Some of those prices are loss leaders. If you're going to shop at all... why not do it when it costs them money?

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