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Black Friday Brings Out the Shoppers

Consumers not too downtrodden for 5am campouts

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 27, 2009 9:05 AM CST
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(Newser) – Economic woes didn’t prevent shoppers from camping out outside stores across the country this morning, as retailers offered especially deep Black Friday discounts. Most opened early as well, with some, including Wal-Mart and many Old Navy stores, opening yesterday to get a jump on things. Toys R Us opened most of its stores at midnight.

One Best Buy manager told the AP that customers were putting more discretionary goods in their carts than last year. “A year ago, they were focused on what they needed.” But some customers say they're still feeling the pinch. "I've definitely cut down," said one woman. "You have to cut down, because you have to eat."

Shoppers with elf hats wait in line with others for the doors to open at a Target store in Omaha, Neb., Friday.
Shoppers with elf hats wait in line with others for the doors to open at a Target store in Omaha, Neb., Friday.   (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
The line to check out winds through the store during the traditional Black Friday shopping day at the Target store in Mayfield Hts., Ohio on Friday.
The line to check out winds through the store during the traditional Black Friday shopping day at the Target store in Mayfield Hts., Ohio on Friday.   (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Shoppers check which items are on sale while waiting for the doors to open at the Kohl's store in Omaha, Neb., early Friday morning.
Shoppers check which items are on sale while waiting for the doors to open at the Kohl's store in Omaha, Neb., early Friday morning.   (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
People crowd the aisles looking for bargains during the traditional Black Friday shopping day at the Target store in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, early on Friday morning.
People crowd the aisles looking for bargains during the traditional Black Friday shopping day at the Target store in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, early on Friday morning.   (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Jon Bellamy, 20, loads up with a PS3 and an XBox complete with games as he enjoys the deals during Black Friday at Ultimate Electronics in Denver, Colo., Friday.
Jon Bellamy, 20, loads up with a PS3 and an XBox complete with games as he enjoys the deals during Black Friday at Ultimate Electronics in Denver, Colo., Friday.   (AP Photo/ Barry Gutierrez)
As the doors open, shoppers rush into the Nebraska Furniture Mart, in Omaha, Neb., Friday.
As the doors open, shoppers rush into the Nebraska Furniture Mart, in Omaha, Neb., Friday.   (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Shoppers wait in line early Friday to enter an Old Navy on Black Friday in San Leandro, Calif.
Shoppers wait in line early Friday to enter an Old Navy on Black Friday in San Leandro, Calif.   (AP Photo/Ron Lewis)
Customers pile into Macy's Herald Square to shop at 5 AM in New York City on 'Black Friday.
Customers pile into Macy's Herald Square to shop at 5 AM in New York City on 'Black Friday.   (Natalie Behring/AP Images for Macy's Inc.)
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deezy
Nov 28, 2009 3:13 AM CST
ahh yes...that time of year when the commercial whorefest begins
diltsduo
Nov 27, 2009 7:54 AM CST
He actually has a 360 and a PS3. Not two XBOX's.
Mad
Nov 27, 2009 5:46 AM CST
... or dictionaries, huh?
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