By Nicole Fernandez | Staff Writer

Word on the Street: What was the most expensive present you bought on Black Friday? Who was it for and why?

Aina Sato 
Age: 20
Hometown: Japan
Major: Hospitality and Tourism

“I bought … a knapsack for my friend. It is usually … it costs $400, but it was on sale so I could buy [it] for only $100.”

Yuki Ohashi 
Age: 16
Hometown: Honolulu
Major: Undecided

“I only bought clothes for myself because … it’s cheap … a lot cheaper than other days. The highest price … was maybe shoes. Like $60.”

Chie  
Age: 30
Hometown: Japan
Major: Art

“On Black Friday, I went to Ala Moana. I bought a swimsuit, yeah, for myself. Maybe about $50, so it was not cheap. Yeah, a little bit, it went down [from the original price].”

Tyler Martinez 
Age: 16
Hometown: Honolulu
Major: Undecided

“I didn’t go Black Friday shopping. I ordered a couple things online [on Cyber Monday] though. I ordered a winter jacket … for myself. It was $70.”

Christian Davis 
Age: 22
Hometown: Honolulu
Major: Liberal Arts

“I went shopping online. I purchased a doll, it’s for one of my students. Just because I have Amazon Prime, [so] it was cheaper for me to purchase.”