Black Friday shoppers seek deals across the Triangle as national boycott is underway

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Shoppers sought Black Friday deals across the Triangle ahead of the holiday shopping weekend.

“I got me a 24 inch for 53 bucks,” said Q. Onque.

“I got a 4k smart TV and fire stick. It’s going in my kitchen.”

Eyewitness News spoke with shoppers at Best Buy including a mother and daughter duo who were eyeing good deals. They said this Black Friday was different because they said they hadn’t noticed as many shoppers out in comparison to years past.

“It’s been not as busy today,” said one woman. “We’re looking for tv’s, speakers and maybe a drone for my 6-year-old.”

This comes as there’s a national effort underway encouraging a full blackout, urging consumers to not shop Black Friday through Cyber Monday. The boycott takes aim at major corporations such as Target, Home Depot and Amazon for their support of the Trump Administration.

“I’m young. I’m 36 years old just learning how I can make a difference. I’m learning about how to use what I stand for to put in action,” said Emily Gaeta with Triangle Resistance United.

“We aint buyin’ it. We want to see these businesses be held accountable for their actions and policies.”

Nonetheless, many shoppers took advantage of the deals. They said the deals were too good to pass up.

“I can’t beat it,” said Onque.