Black Friday, Thanksgiving online sales climb to record high

Gerald · 11-25-17, 11:21 PM

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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Black Friday and Thanksgiving online sales in the United States surged to record highs as shoppers bagged deep discounts and bought more on their mobile devices, heralding a promising start to the key holiday season, according to retail analytics firms.

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U.S. retailers raked in a record $7.9 billion in online sales on Black Friday and Thanksgiving, up 17.9 percent from a year ago, according to Adobe Analytics, which measures transactions at the largest 100 U.S. web retailers, on Saturday.

Adobe said Cyber Monday is expected to drive $6.6 billion in internet sales, which would make it the largest U.S. online shopping day in history.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-u...-idUSKBN1DP0PR

My CC, is still intact and prepare for online heat.

GoldenRivet · 11-26-17, 04:11 AM

To be honest... I have had one major credit card, a Visa Saphire, which has been used to pay my cell phone bill for the past decade(?) and little else other than an occasional dinner. Its balance is paid in full every time i get a bill.

I also have a credit card issued by a major jeweler, it sees use maybe once a year on valentines day, or a birthday or something, i think it was last used over a year and a half ago... in fact, it may be expired LOL

98% of all my financial transactions are on my Check Card which pulls the funds out of my checking account more or less at the time of transaction. So no interest bearing debt is accrued. its basically like writing a check or paying cash. the trick there of course is to fill the account faster than you can empty it. Unfortunately not everyone does this.

I almost never carry cash because that bank card renders it unnecessary to do so.

the only debt i have is my two cars, my RV and my house. one of the cars is about to be paid off. I suspect the other will be within the next 24 months. and because the RV interest is tax deductible, i will be dragging that out for a while.

Credit Card Debt is a tough thing, and can get you into a bind in a hurry. I try to avoid it.

STEED · 11-26-17, 06:37 AM

BANKS LOVE PEOPLE GETTING INTO MORE DEBT!

You when the bills roll in.

The Banks when you visit them for a loan.

Jimbuna · 11-26-17, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

BANKS LOVE PEOPLE GETTING INTO MORE DEBT!

You when the bills roll in.

The Banks when you visit them for a loan.

In that case make investments in bank shares

STEED · 11-26-17, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

In that case make investments in bank shares

They are not here to make you rich.

Platapus · 11-26-17, 07:18 AM

Before eschewing the credit card in favor of a debit card, make sure you understand the differences with respect to your bank. There are protections you get when using credit cards that you may not have with a debit card.

Also, if your debit card number is compromised, someone can empty your bank account. Something that can't happen when using credit cards.

My philosophy is to only use no-fee credit cards and pay them off every month. That way I get the best of both worlds.

I am not sure that using only debit cards helps your credit rating either.

Jimbuna · 11-26-17, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Before eschewing the credit card in favor of a debit card, make sure you understand the differences with respect to your bank. There are protections you get when using credit cards that you may not have with a debit card.

Also, if your debit card number is compromised, someone can empty your bank account. Something that can't happen when using credit cards.

My philosophy is to only use no-fee credit cards and pay them off every month. That way I get the best of both worlds.

I am not sure that using only debit cards helps your credit rating either.

Fully agree and my way of making purchases also,

11-26-17, 04:11 AM	#2
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	To be honest... I have had one major credit card, a Visa Saphire, which has been used to pay my cell phone bill for the past decade(?) and little else other than an occasional dinner. Its balance is paid in full every time i get a bill. I also have a credit card issued by a major jeweler, it sees use maybe once a year on valentines day, or a birthday or something, i think it was last used over a year and a half ago... in fact, it may be expired LOL 98% of all my financial transactions are on my Check Card which pulls the funds out of my checking account more or less at the time of transaction. So no interest bearing debt is accrued. its basically like writing a check or paying cash. the trick there of course is to fill the account faster than you can empty it. Unfortunately not everyone does this. I almost never carry cash because that bank card renders it unnecessary to do so. the only debt i have is my two cars, my RV and my house. one of the cars is about to be paid off. I suspect the other will be within the next 24 months. and because the RV interest is tax deductible, i will be dragging that out for a while. Credit Card Debt is a tough thing, and can get you into a bind in a hurry. I try to avoid it. __________________

11-26-17, 06:37 AM	#3
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	BANKS LOVE PEOPLE GETTING INTO MORE DEBT! You when the bills roll in. The Banks when you visit them for a loan. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

11-26-17, 07:18 AM	#6
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Before eschewing the credit card in favor of a debit card, make sure you understand the differences with respect to your bank. There are protections you get when using credit cards that you may not have with a debit card. Also, if your debit card number is compromised, someone can empty your bank account. Something that can't happen when using credit cards. My philosophy is to only use no-fee credit cards and pay them off every month. That way I get the best of both worlds. I am not sure that using only debit cards helps your credit rating either. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.