"bf" writes:

Personally, I think you're insane for even considering buying a
routine, non sale item on Friday.

I have gone to stores like Target in late afternoon or evening on Black
Friday and crowds aren't a problem. I would go to Menards or Home Depot
later in the day Friday without any concern about crowds.

My local Menards is sometimes so crowded on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon
that I have to drive around and around just to find any parking spot, no
matter how far from the entrance.

Brian Elfert