RossMAN Posted November 24, 2006 Posted November 24, 2006 The following took place Thursday 11/23/2006 between 9PM-11:30 PM PST. CompUSA - we got there around 8:50 PM while it was raining and stood in line for a whopping 10 minutes. There were already over 350 people in line and once the doors opened everyone was very orderly. That's when the real fun begins. My primary mission was to buy the Linksys wireless router and FAR bluetooth headset, that's it. When we entered the store I made the mistake of turning left instead of right. Eventually I discovered the bluetooth headsets sold out in right after the doors opened, if only I had turned right instead of left. But I did score a Linksys wireless router for $19.99, soaked in the mayhem and chaos then made a beeline to the cashier. We were done and out of the store by 9:30 PM which is pretty impressive. Toys R Us - none Target - no one was waiting in line. They were all waiting in their warm dry cars and I don't blame them. Relax there were only 3 cars in the entire parking lot. LNT - none Circuit City - around 8 people Walmart 1 - around 4 people Walmart 2 - none Best Buy - The first person got in line at 2:30 PM and the others started arriving around 4:00PM. When I arrived at 11:20 PM there were over 100 people in line. If you're on the west coast and haven't left yet. It's pretty safe to assume your BB is already packed. Try Walmart then Circuit City. I think the lines will start filling up around 1AM and will go into full throttle between 2:30 AM - 3:00 AM.
alimfp Posted November 24, 2006 Posted November 24, 2006 Was either of those Walmart's the one on 82nd near Johnson Creek? I was tempted to go drive by and see.
RossMAN Posted November 24, 2006 Author Posted November 24, 2006 Was either of those Walmart's the one on 82nd near Johnson Creek? I was tempted to go drive by and see. Nope, didn't visit that one. We were on our way back from Wood Village/Gresham and swung by the other Walmart off 82nd & Holgate.
308swife Posted November 24, 2006 Posted November 24, 2006 HOLY COW....Are you guys from Portland????? I'm heading to J Creek around 2
308swife Posted November 24, 2006 Posted November 24, 2006 I actually live in Sandy..Was planning to hit the 24 hour in Troutdale, but they were closing from 3 to 5, so decided to head over to J Creek and be closer to TRU.... WOW...I'm not alone here :)
alimfp Posted November 24, 2006 Posted November 24, 2006 308swife - I live about 15 minutes from J Creek (during reg traffic that is, not bad traffic, lol). I'm hitting Fred Meyer at 5am in Milwaukie. (I'll probably get there around 4:15am)
crabman61 Posted November 24, 2006 Posted November 24, 2006 What's the big draw to Wal-Mart this year?? Is it the TVs?
308swife Posted November 24, 2006 Posted November 24, 2006 No TV for me....I have 2 kids..Girl and Boy...xbox 360, gameboy DS, Vsmile yada yada yada
RossMAN Posted November 24, 2006 Author Posted November 24, 2006 HOLY COW....Are you guys from Portland????? I'm heading to J Creek around 2Yep What's the big draw to Wal-Mart this year?? Is it the TVs?RCA 52" HDTV for $474, laptop and toys.
crabman61 Posted November 24, 2006 Posted November 24, 2006 No TV for me....I have 2 kids..Girl and Boy...xbox 360, gameboy DS, Vsmile yada yada yadaI see. Kind of a one stop shopping for the kids. :)
308swife Posted November 24, 2006 Posted November 24, 2006 Yup, pretty much....and the off to Toys R Us...
HollyBerry Posted November 24, 2006 Posted November 24, 2006 Good morning! We are off to stand in line at Best Buy..a couple of things we want there. It is 3am...I am sure there is a line. Good Luck everyone!
308swife Posted November 24, 2006 Posted November 24, 2006 Good Luck to you too! Good Luck to all!!!!
crabman61 Posted November 24, 2006 Posted November 24, 2006 Yep RCA 52" HDTV for $474, laptop and toys.I see the TV for sale, which is a good deal. Thank Jeebus I don't really need one. I don't see a cheap laptop in the ads. Just the one for $700. I don't need a laptop either so I'm in the clear. I'm glad there isn't anything I have to have at Walmart this year. Walmart was nuts last year.
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