Early birds win Zune
Microsoft’s Zune sold out in minutes after Toys “R” Us employees opened the doors at 5 a.m. this morning.
Frenzied shoppers, raced through a maze of aisles to the electronics department where only the first 10 claimed the prized MP3 player. It was priced at a rock bottom $80.
There were no casulties–just sleepy, dissapointed shoppers who will go have to look elsewhere for the MP3 player.
However, I didn’t see anyone leave the toy store empty handed.
Stay Tuned,
Trisha Evans, Business Writer
The most wonderful time of the year
My alarm clock went off an hour ago, but not until about 15 minutes ago could I drag myself out of my warm, cozy bed.
I swear I pushed snooze only two, maybe three times, but somehow it’s already 3:20 a.m.
It’s the day after Thanksgiving—a day I usually spend indoors finding creative ways to reheat and reuse yesterday’s leftovers.
But not this year.
This year, I will be heading out the door in a mere five minutes to brave the cold and even worse: the dreaded Black Friday shoppers—largely considered the most dedicated, serious, sometimes violent, shoppers who will stop at nothing to get anything and everything for their loved ones on one of the biggest shopping days of the year.
I truly can’t tell you how much I love my job today.
So check back throughout the day to hear from me and other reporters who will be scouring the malls, shopping centers and big-box retailers. (Honestly, I hope I see at least one Mom tackle a fellow shopper for her kid’s wish list. If I do, you’ll be the first to know.)
My first stop? JC Penneys. Doors open at 4 a.m.
Happy shopping!
–SARA GANUS, Business Writer
Black Friday to begin
Black Friday sales begin at midnight at some stores. Oklahoman reporters will be blogging from various stores and malls throughout the day. Check back for more updates!
