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Hello and welcome to NerdWallet Smart Money Podcast, or we answer your money questions in 15 minutes or less.

I'm your host, Sean Piles.

This episode, I'm joined by a nerd for all things shopping related, Kelsey Sheehe.

Hey, Kelsey.

Hey, Sean.

Happy to be here.

I'm so happy to have you.

If you would be so kind, can you please read this episode's question?

Sure. This question comes from Mark in New Orleans, and he says, every year my family drags me along to go Black Friday shopping, and every year it seems to get more miserable. But my family swears by the deals. I'm wondering if Black Friday deals are actually the best prices.

Okay, Mark, my heart goes out to you.

I personally have never been shopping on Black Friday,

but years ago, I worked retail on that day, and I'm totally in your camp.

The noise, the crowds, the mess the shoppers made in my meticulously folded sweaters, it's not my thing.

I think I'm in the minority here. I actually like shopping on Black Friday.

There's sort of an energy about it all. It's fun. And it's become a holiday tradition for some families.

Now, to be fair, I've never stood in line all night for a Walmart door buster. That might change my opinion of Black Friday.

Okay, fair enough. And maybe after I hear your Black Friday shopping tips, I'll be a convert to your camp.

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