Black Friday shopping frenzy hits San Jose, with thousands camping out overnight for deals.
In a show of dedication to snagging the best bargains, hundreds of bargain hunters waited patiently outside Bass Pro Shops in San Jose on the eve of Black Friday, some as early as 7:30 p.m. Thursday night. The store's management expects about 450 people to arrive by morning, which is an unusually high number for a shopping event.
Some shoppers took extreme measures to secure their spot, such as driving hours to get to the store or bundling up in blankets and sleeping bags while waiting in line. Two women, who traveled from Templeton, California, spent two and a half hours on the road just to be among the first 250 customers eligible for gift cards worth up to $500.
The store had offered various deals, including discounts of up to 80% off, making it an attractive destination for thrifty shoppers. To add to the excitement, some customers stood a chance to win gift cards with higher values while they waited in line.
As the crowds gathered outside Bass Pro Shops, the shopping event marked one of the biggest Black Friday experiences in recent years for the store, suggesting that shoppers are eager to capitalize on these once-a-year deals.
In a show of dedication to snagging the best bargains, hundreds of bargain hunters waited patiently outside Bass Pro Shops in San Jose on the eve of Black Friday, some as early as 7:30 p.m. Thursday night. The store's management expects about 450 people to arrive by morning, which is an unusually high number for a shopping event.
Some shoppers took extreme measures to secure their spot, such as driving hours to get to the store or bundling up in blankets and sleeping bags while waiting in line. Two women, who traveled from Templeton, California, spent two and a half hours on the road just to be among the first 250 customers eligible for gift cards worth up to $500.
The store had offered various deals, including discounts of up to 80% off, making it an attractive destination for thrifty shoppers. To add to the excitement, some customers stood a chance to win gift cards with higher values while they waited in line.
As the crowds gathered outside Bass Pro Shops, the shopping event marked one of the biggest Black Friday experiences in recent years for the store, suggesting that shoppers are eager to capitalize on these once-a-year deals.
I'm shocked by how many people are willing to spend hours camping out for some discounts 
! According to Google Trends, this year's Black Friday sales are expected to hit $729 billion in the US alone 
. That's a 3% increase from last year 
. The number of online shoppers is also on the rise, with 66% of Americans planning to shop online on Black Friday 
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Maybe we should be focusing on finding ways to reduce that number instead of just trying to snag a bargain 
. The store's social media is blowing up with updates and behind-the-scenes peeks 
. It'll be interesting to see how this compares to past years' Black Friday events 
. And don't even get me started on the crazy measures these people took to secure their spot... driving for hours just to sleep on the sidewalk? Come on 
. I'm all about saving money, but at what cost, you know?
it's like they're more excited about the thrill of waiting in line than the actual savings 
and 2.5 hours on the road from templeton just to wait in line? that's just crazy talk! 
and what's with all these people competing for a few hundred bucks? can't we just get by without this kind of hype? 
and 2.5 hours 4 a $500 gift card? that's dedication 
gotta respect the thrifty shoppers out there 
i mean i get it, who doesnt love savin money right? but come on, thats crazy! i saw an ad for some store n they were offerin $500 gift cards 
? Anyway, I'm sure Bass Pro Shops is gonna make a killing on Black Friday 
!
they're literally camping out like a bunch of nomads or smthn. and 2.5 hours drive from cali? bruv, that's mental 
️ bass pro shops should probs just offer online shopping options 4 those who dont wanna go thru all this drama 
At least they got some awesome deals, I guess 