Shoppers hit the Westfarms Mall Friday morning looking for the deep discounts promised on Black Friday.
Many shoppers who spoke to NBC Connecticut said they were pleased with the deals, even when compared to online sales.
We caught up with Jennifer Quinn of Wethersfield scoring some deals at the Lego store. They offered 50 percent off on some sets through noon.
“I went online and bought a bunch of things from Lego, but then I took the chance that maybe I should go to the store just in case there are items that are there that maybe aren’t online and I was right. So I hit up both,” she said.
Quinn was pleased that some stores didn’t open until 7 a.m.
“It used to be in the years past that I would go at like midnight, but I’d like to have a little bit more sleep and so I don’t mind the 7 a.m.”
Others like Maggie Ricupero of Berlin were eying the Microsoft Store for their deal on the Xbox 1S. It’s $50 off, and shoppers get a $25 gift card and a free game with the purchase.
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“My son has to have it. This might be the last year he’s believing, so I came in to buy it,” Ricupero said.
With savings ranging from 30 to 70 percent off, Ricupero also stocked up on clothing, and hit of the Disney Store where anything in the store had an additional 20 percent off discount through 10 a.m.
“Pretty good. I know you can probably get them online too, but I like to just get the stuff in hand and be out the door.”
Even some visiting from out of town got up and out to take advantage of the deals.
“I have a lot to buy and yea the deals are great like obviously I’m here in the Disney store looking for my granddaughter,” said Eileen Utreras of Whitestone, New York.
Police remind shoppers to be smart – don’t leave bags sitting out in the open in your car.
Many stores opened early or are staying open late for the shopping holiday. For a list of stores and hours, click here.
