I had always heard that Walmart was crazy on Black Thursday so three years ago I attended so I could witness the break down of humanity. Instead, what I saw was how Walmart expertly manages the chaos of a mob. I was impressed with how they conducted the activities. Sure, there are some nuts and several fights, but those tend to be entertaining.
I avoid Walmart in cities on Black Friday - I can't imagine what those are like. Instead, I go to a Walmart way out in the country where people are more polite and more forgiving.
Walmart was packed this year, but not as packed as I had remembered from other years.
A good sense of humor is essential in these situations. Standing in a long line to get a product can be very stressful. The longest line I stood in was to get a 32" TV for under $100. The line snacked down one grocery isle, then back up the next, then down another isle and back, and then down a third isle! But it is worth it for such a cheap TV.
Most of the products sit in shrink wrapped pallets. At a specific time a Walmart employee cuts the shrink wrap and all the customers dive on the pallets to get their stuff.
The best organization comes from the guaranteed products. For one hour they guaranty anyone waiting for specially identified products will get one. Those are the best!
Overall I bought more than I anticipated, saved more than I planned, and had a good time.
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