MKEShopper

Since reality shows are all the rage,I'd create a reality show. Name: The Smartest Shopper presented by GottaDeal.com Participants: People who are avid posters on GottaDeal.com would be selected to participate on the show; there could also be some sort of contest that would be posted for people to "try out" for the show. The show could have people competing individually or as teams--think different variations of the reality shows such as "Biggest Loser: Families" and "Biggest Loser: Couples". Moderator/host: There would be a moderator/host on the show, the person who gives the participants their "tasks" and "challenges" that they must complete in order to stay on the show/win the competition. We'd bring back Bob Barker out of retirement to host this show; his "Price is Right" experience would come in handy. Tasks/Challenges: Participants or teams (depending on the season/variation of the show) would have to perform tasks/challenges. Some possible challenges would be as follows: -Find a particular coupon code online and post it on Gottadeal.com first -Complete an online transaction with a well-known retail establishment (partner of gottadeal.com), but to win the challenge, your team would have to have the lowest total (they could find coupon codes and special deals online in order to do this). -Challenges could also be on location and could take the form of popular "Price is Right" type games; they would center around guessing prices of certain items. -The Final Challenge would take place on Black Friday. The participants or teams would be given a list of items to get and they'd all be at different stores in an area. Some would be doorbusters/some would not, etc. They'd have to try to figure out a plan of attack so they can hit all of the stores at the right times and get the assigned items. Receipts would be compared to see who got the best deals. Prizes: For completing/winning various challenges, there would be prizes, like special shopping sprees. This would also include a Black Friday Special Pass, earning the winner first dibbs at Doorbusters and deals before the store opens to the public. The team or participant who earned the Black Friday Pass would have a definite edge in the Final Challenge (above). Grand Prize: The Grand Prize would be to pay off the team or participants credit card debt and to give them a holiday shopping spree, in which all of the gifts they want to purchase are paid for for the entire season.

Midnight Madness is Back! Prime Outlets - Pleasant Prairie will open at Midnight after Thanksgiving on November 27th for fabulous discounts, amazing giveaways and other goodies! Goody bags for the first 500 guests in line at Midnight! Random goody bags will contain $100 shopping sprees, $500 shopping sprees and one bag will contain a $1000 shopping spree! Hourly drawings from Midnight to 6 am for Prime Outlets gift cards, COACH Factory Handbags and more! Earlybird discounts at participating stores! Free gift wrap! Purchase a Prime Outlets gift card of $75 or more and receive a plush gift card holder absolutely free! Be sure to check out our shop & stay packages for exclusive deals at area hotels. Frequently Asked Questions: Q: How old do I have to be to receive a goody bag? A: You must be 18 years of age or older. Be sure to bring your ID as proof of age. Q: Where do I line up to receive a goody bag? A: You will line up outside of the Pavilion building, the building in the center of the property with the 80' clock tower. You can't miss it. There will be stanchions there to guide you. Q: What time should I line up for a goody bag? A: While we cannot give you an exact time to line up, we can tell you that guests arrived bright and early last year for a place in line, so you may want to do the same this year. Be sure to dress warm, as the line is outside of the Pavilion building. Q: What's in the goody bag? A: The goody bag is filled with special gifts and discount offers from participating stores. In addition, random bags have larger prizes, along with random bags that contain $100 and $500 shopping sprees and one random bag that contains a $1000 shopping spree. Q: What happens if I am one of the first 500 people? A: Just before Midnight, the first 500 people will be given a special pass for admission inside the Pavilion. They will be ushered inside in groups of 5 people to receive their goody bag. Q: What happens if I wait in line but am not one of the first 500 people? A: If you are not one of the first 500 people, we still encourage you to stop inside the Pavilion building, where you can register for hourly drawings for items such as COACH Factory handbags, Prime Outlets gift cards and more. We'll also be giving away Earlybird specials flyers and other goodies. Q: Will there be food outside for purchase while I'm in line? A: Yes, there will be vendors selling refreshments including hot chocolate and coffee, kettlecorn, etc. Q: Will the Pavilion building be open before midnight? A: No, the Pavilion will not open until Midnight. If you need to use the restroom, there will be open restrooms in the Quizno's Atrium and in the East Shops in two locations, near Crabtree & Evelyn and near Perfumania. Q: Which stores will be open at Midnight? A: At this time, all Prime Outlets - Pleasant Prairie stores are scheduled to be open at Midnight.

I think I have every year except 2005 from Penny's...

Thanks for all of the updates so far... I know Target also used to do a gift box, but alas not anymore.

Does anyone have any confirmation on any store incentives for 2008? I know in the past, Sear's has given away gift cards, World Market has had a Willy Wonka-type contest with chocolate bars, JCPenny usually does a Mickey Mouse ornament, etc. Has anyone heard about anything this year? Also, does anyone know if Boston Store is still doing their $10 off anything $10 or more coupons?