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After Thanksgiving  Shopping Customers Line Up Days in Advance

Over 6 million more shoppers are expected to spend their hard-earned money tomorrow (Friday) compared to last year, according to The National Retail Federation, who project 134 million folks will be competing for some specially-priced flat screen TVs, lap tops and game systems. Judging from the long lines that have been forming outside some California stores since last weekend, some people are definitely serious about getting their hands on some lower-priced items available on a first come, first serve basis.

With inventories estimated at nearly 20% less than last year in some stores, shoppers like Bernard of Garden Grove, CA was taking no chances. At 1pm last Sunday, he set up his “spot” being first in line outside the Best Buy front doors in Westminster. “Once you’ve been bitten by the bug, you don’t want to stop,” said the friendly chap, who has used this “psychology of savings” the past seven years. Looking up from his computer on the sidewalk, he said, “I want to make sure I can get the Sony Previa Flat Screen TV that usually retails at $1,300. It’s on sale for $846.” Behind him were… Read more!