Well, some stores had issues with their inventory systems. There were items that were marked as on sale but when customers got to the register, they were told it was a mistake. This led to a lot of angry customers. Imagine waiting in line for hours, only to be told you can't have the item at the price you thought. It was really frustrating and made for a horrible Black Friday experience in 2017.
In some areas, there were reports of thefts and scuffles during Black Friday 2017. Thieves were taking advantage of the chaos. They would snatch items from carts or even from people's hands. And the scuffles happened when people were arguing over the last item of a popular product. It was like the wild west out there, with people forgetting their manners in the pursuit of a good deal.
One horror story was about the overcrowding. Stores were filled to the brim. People were pushing and shoving just to get their hands on the discounted items. There were reports of people getting trampled as the crowd surged forward when the doors opened. It was chaos and a real nightmare for those who got caught in it.
One horror story is the stampedes that sometimes occur. People are so eager to get into stores for the best deals that they push and shove. I heard of a case where an elderly person got knocked down and injured in the chaos outside a big - box store.
Well, during Black Friday at Story, it's probably a chaotic yet exciting time. Shoppers would be eager to grab the best bargains. The store might have special promotions like 'buy one get one free' or deep discounts on popular items. There could also be long queues outside the store as people wait for it to open and start their shopping spree.
I know of a situation where a group of shoppers lined up outside a store hours before it opened on Black Friday. But when the doors finally opened, the security measures failed. Thieves took advantage of the chaos and stole from people's bags and pockets while everyone was focused on getting inside the store. It was a nightmare for those who had their belongings stolen and a really bad start to their Black Friday shopping.
One horror story could be the overcrowded stores. People were pushing and shoving to get to the best deals. There were long lines everywhere, and some stores ran out of popular items quickly, leaving customers frustrated.
There are also stories of overcrowded stores where it's almost impossible to move around. Shoppers end up getting pushed, shoved, and sometimes even trampled. For example, in some big department stores, people rush towards the discounted electronics section and it becomes a chaotic mess. It can be a very dangerous situation, not to mention the stress it causes.
One horror story could be about the overcrowded stores. People pushing and shoving to get to the best deals. Some customers might have even gotten trampled in the chaos. It's a nightmare scenario especially for those who just wanted to have a normal shopping experience.
There was a case where a restaurant's freezer broke down on Black Friday. All the frozen food started to thaw. They had to quickly figure out what they could still serve and what to do with the rest. It was a nightmare as they tried to salvage the situation while still serving customers. Some customers got sick from the food that might have been affected, which led to a lot of negative reviews.
The most common one is probably overcrowding. Stores get filled with so many people that it becomes a chaotic mess. People can't move around easily, and it often leads to arguments and even fights over items.
Well, I heard of a situation where a store's website crashed on Black Friday. Customers had filled their virtual carts with items, but when they went to checkout, the site just froze. People lost their deals and were extremely frustrated. Also, there are times when the prices marked as 'discounted' on Black Friday are actually not that much of a bargain. A friend of mine thought she got a great deal on a TV, but later found out it was only a few dollars less than the regular price a month before.
One horror story is the stampedes. People rush in for deals and it can get really chaotic. I heard of cases where people got pushed, fell, and even got injured just trying to get to the discounted items first.