Black Friday Sales apparently don’t happen on Black Friday

**RobA_Oz** · 07-18-2018, 01:58 PM

It’s nearly a week since we had a Friday the Thirteenth, but no-one seems to have run a Black Friday sale.

Odd, but in the era of Fake News it shouldn’t be surprising.

On the bright side, of course, it means that there’ll be Black Friday sales after the launch of the D FA50/1.4.

LensBeginner · 07-18-2018, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

It’s nearly a week since we had a Friday the Thirteenth, but no-one seems to have run a Black Friday sale.

Odd, but in the era of Fake News it shouldn’t be surprising.

On the bright side, of course, it means that there’ll be Black Friday sales after the launch of the D FA50/1.4.

...isn't Black Friday meant to be on the... 23rd of November this year?

enoeske · 07-18-2018, 02:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

It’s nearly a week since we had a Friday the Thirteenth, but no-one seems to have run a Black Friday sale.

Odd, but in the era of Fake News it shouldn’t be surprising.

On the bright side, of course, it means that there’ll be Black Friday sales after the launch of the D FA50/1.4.

huh? I don't remember having thanksgiving dinner recently...

**aslyfox** · 07-18-2018, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by enoeske

huh? I don't remember having thanksgiving dinner recently...

is Australia a country where the American holiday known as Thanksgiving is celebrated?

the OP appears to be from there

perhaps they have another type of " Black Friday " sales system

**beachgardener** · 07-18-2018, 02:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Aslyfox

is Australia a country where the American holiday known as Thanksgiving is celebrated?the OP appears to be from thereperhaps they have another type of " Black Friday " sales system

No we do not celebrate thanks giving, nor black Friday sales, but there has been last year i think a black Friday sale, maybe to keep sales here depending on the exchange rate, black Friday here is about past bush fires.

**RobA_Oz** · 07-18-2018, 02:41 PM

Just another sign of getting older, I imagine. Friday the 13th used to be Black Friday. Commerce seems to have redefined it.

LensBeginner · 07-18-2018, 02:45 PM - **2 Likes**

Many things are or used to be Black Friday...
Black Friday - Wikipedia

**RobA_Oz** · 07-18-2018, 02:46 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Aslyfox

is Australia a country where the American holiday known as Thanksgiving is celebrated?

the OP appears to be from there

perhaps they have another type of " Black Friday " sales system

No and yes, in that order, although I must say that our first European settlers almost starved to death, too.

The US origin of the term is different to the rest of the world. Friday the thirteenth was considered to be an unlucky day, and was sometimes known as Unlucky Friday or Black Friday, here.

For the superstitious, having a black cat cross your path on Friday the 13th was something to be feared!

**aslyfox** · 07-18-2018, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by beachgardener

No we do not celebrate thanks giving, nor black Friday sales, but there has been last year i think a black Friday sale, maybe to keep sales here depending on the exchange rate, black Friday here is about past bush fires.

I'm a fan of Pogo and Frenchy

Friday the 13 can come in disguise and sneak up on you

**beachgardener** · 07-18-2018, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Friday the 13th used to be Black Friday

I don't remember that.

One thing kids seem to celebrate Halloween here now, why i ask, why do they? It seems ridiculous to me.

**RobA_Oz** · 07-18-2018, 02:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by beachgardener

I don't remember that.

One thing kids seem to celebrate Halloween here now, why i ask, why do they? It seems ridiculous to me.

All Hallows Eve has been around almost as long. It’s Trick or Treat that’s the import.

**beachgardener** · 07-18-2018, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

It’s Trick or Treat that’s the import.

yes the trick or treat thing, was never a thing when I was young.

Adam · 07-18-2018, 03:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

It’s nearly a week since we had a Friday the Thirteenth, but no-one seems to have run a Black Friday sale.

Odd, but in the era of Fake News it shouldn’t be surprising.

On the bright side, of course, it means that there’ll be Black Friday sales after the launch of the D FA50/1.4.

There are good deals year-round. In the camera industry, many coincide with major trade shows, so we tend to get a lot of deals in the fall and spring, with not too many in the summer. Of course, there are exception to the norm- that's why we offer price alerts through the deal finder. In the future we'll be looking to integrate Australian dealers, but right now it's US only:

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**BigMackCam** · 07-18-2018, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by Adam

In the future we'll be looking to integrate Australian dealers, but right now it's US only

Don't forget us folks in the UK for your future plans, Adam... we're big Pentax fans

**boriscleto** · 07-18-2018, 03:23 PM

Amazon Prime day didn't happen on the 13th, it was the 16th. But it must have seemed like it to the Amazon techs when the server crash happened...

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,191	Black Friday Sales apparently don’t happen on Black Friday It’s nearly a week since we had a Friday the Thirteenth, but no-one seems to have run a Black Friday sale. Odd, but in the era of Fake News it shouldn’t be surprising. On the bright side, of course, it means that there’ll be Black Friday sales after the launch of the D FA50/1.4.

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,576	Originally posted by beachgardener No we do not celebrate thanks giving, nor black Friday sales, but there has been last year i think a black Friday sale, maybe to keep sales here depending on the exchange rate, black Friday here is about past bush fires. I'm a fan of Pogo and Frenchy Friday the 13 can come in disguise and sneak up on you Attached Images

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by RobA_Oz It’s nearly a week since we had a Friday the Thirteenth, but no-one seems to have run a Black Friday sale. Odd, but in the era of Fake News it shouldn’t be surprising. On the bright side, of course, it means that there’ll be Black Friday sales after the launch of the D FA50/1.4. There are good deals year-round. In the camera industry, many coincide with major trade shows, so we tend to get a lot of deals in the fall and spring, with not too many in the summer. Of course, there are exception to the norm- that's why we offer price alerts through the deal finder. In the future we'll be looking to integrate Australian dealers, but right now it's US only: Pentax Camera & Lens Deal Finder Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by RobA_Oz It’s nearly a week since we had a Friday the Thirteenth, but no-one seems to have run a Black Friday sale. Odd, but in the era of Fake News it shouldn’t be surprising. On the bright side, of course, it means that there’ll be Black Friday sales after the launch of the D FA50/1.4. ...isn't Black Friday meant to be on the... 23rd of November this year?

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enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	Originally posted by RobA_Oz It’s nearly a week since we had a Friday the Thirteenth, but no-one seems to have run a Black Friday sale. Odd, but in the era of Fake News it shouldn’t be surprising. On the bright side, of course, it means that there’ll be Black Friday sales after the launch of the D FA50/1.4. huh? I don't remember having thanksgiving dinner recently...

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,576	Originally posted by enoeske huh? I don't remember having thanksgiving dinner recently... is Australia a country where the American holiday known as Thanksgiving is celebrated? the OP appears to be from there perhaps they have another type of " Black Friday " sales system

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beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by Aslyfox is Australia a country where the American holiday known as Thanksgiving is celebrated?the OP appears to be from thereperhaps they have another type of " Black Friday " sales system No we do not celebrate thanks giving, nor black Friday sales, but there has been last year i think a black Friday sale, maybe to keep sales here depending on the exchange rate, black Friday here is about past bush fires.

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,191 Original Poster	Just another sign of getting older, I imagine. Friday the 13th used to be Black Friday. Commerce seems to have redefined it.

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LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Many things are or used to be Black Friday... Black Friday - Wikipedia

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,191 Original Poster	Originally posted by Aslyfox is Australia a country where the American holiday known as Thanksgiving is celebrated? the OP appears to be from there perhaps they have another type of " Black Friday " sales system No and yes, in that order, although I must say that our first European settlers almost starved to death, too. The US origin of the term is different to the rest of the world. Friday the thirteenth was considered to be an unlucky day, and was sometimes known as Unlucky Friday or Black Friday, here. For the superstitious, having a black cat cross your path on Friday the 13th was something to be feared!

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beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by RobA_Oz Friday the 13th used to be Black Friday I don't remember that. One thing kids seem to celebrate Halloween here now, why i ask, why do they? It seems ridiculous to me.

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,191 Original Poster	Originally posted by beachgardener I don't remember that. One thing kids seem to celebrate Halloween here now, why i ask, why do they? It seems ridiculous to me. All Hallows Eve has been around almost as long. It’s Trick or Treat that’s the import.

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beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by RobA_Oz It’s Trick or Treat that’s the import. yes the trick or treat thing, was never a thing when I was young.

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BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,644	Originally posted by Adam In the future we'll be looking to integrate Australian dealers, but right now it's US only Don't forget us folks in the UK for your future plans, Adam... we're big Pentax fans

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,473	Amazon Prime day didn't happen on the 13th, it was the 16th. But it must have seemed like it to the Amazon techs when the server crash happened...