Needs a deal Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Who do u need to contact to find city rules and regulations on camping out at a store? Can and does the store also have its own private laws pertaining to the matter? What do u think is the reasonable amount of time spent camping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stationchief Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I'd think all ya gotta do is contact the owner/manager at the store you're camping out at. They should know everything about that. Far as 'reasonable' time spent camping, all depends on how one defines reason Last year reports came in for some folks camping out as early as Monday, and in some smaller towns people lined up the night before and still got all the doorbusters. Consider your location, how popular that store is, and how badly ya want that hot electronics item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needs a deal Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 40,000 people and the camping at the target Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia39 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Talk to the store - technically I think the lot is private property, although the city/town may have regulations about camping out/sleeping on the sidewalks, depending on where your store is located. You might get a few weird looks for asking 3 months in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimslade Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 In some cities you cant have tents and most cities you cant have a camping stove or cook top. Check with the local store. If the ads were good and like last year then you need to plan to be there on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymacfla Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I have been fortunate to be allowed all of the above, from tents to cooking stoves. The only concern that the management of Best Buy and the Property owners had was keeping the peace, and by this i mean that they wanted me to be in control of the situation while they were not there. It is a lot of work, but it can be done, and it is optional of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpr Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Years ago we 'camped' out in front of Best Buy (in VA). It was the coldest night I'd ever spent on BF . One person had a tent (they had only lined up that night) and one had a hibachi . Manager came by at three with coffee and doughnuts (Krispy Kreme ) and had no problems. A police officer came by later and had no issues either. It's basically YMMV per location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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