I hear ya there. I'm in Omaha, and I think we have 3 large companies and a few small ones. I noticed that they ALL gouge to make up for 1/2 off day. I bet there aren't too many sales on the first day! I also noticed a new trend in my area. On Monday's it used to be half off of everything, but now they stick to the 1/2 off anything under $50.00, Even on the last day!!! I'm just more blunt now on making offers or telling them "What were you thinking when you priced this?" I'm sure they love me.... LOL I'm just lucky that I like old tv's because most places have them at a low amount because they figure they are a nuisance. I did notice on the newer sets that they sometimes price em' higher than what they sell for new.