Black Friday Mania: Man In Line at Best Buy Since Wednesday
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Updated: 11:23 PM Nov 26, 2009
Black Friday Mania: Man In Line at Best Buy Since Wednesday
Lincoln
If you think you are going to get a head start on Black Friday, think again. There's already at least one person in line at Best Buy at 48th street, and he's been in line since Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Posted: 9:54 PM Nov 26, 2009
Reporter: KOLNKGIN
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If you think you are going to get a head start on Black Friday, think again. There's already at least one person in line at Best Buy at 48th street, and he's been in line since Wednesday at 7 p.m.

21-year-old Ahmad Shakir is hoping to get a couple of laptop computers, and maybe even a High Definition television. The advertised dirt-cheap price is what keeps him motivated.

Shakir is not sitting directly out in the cold. He has a tent to at least provide him some shelter, and he says he's been drinking a good amount of coffee to keep warm. He's also dressed with gloves and a stocking cap.

It seems Shakir thought through almost every situation that might arise. For example, when he needs to visit the restroom, he simply uses a port-a-potty brought in by Best Buy, and some friends of his hold his spot in line. Soon after, he's back in position and ready to face the competitive retail battle that has become Black Friday.

So, if you're planning to visit Best Buy on 48th street, you won't be first in line. But you can certainly marvel at the determination of one man's mission to get a great deal.


Latest Comments

Posted by: Anonymous on Dec 2, 2009 at 05:47 AM

Its all in the fun of getting ready for Christmas. I went out this year and only got a few things, but it's still fun. Thank you to all the clerks that had to put up with us crazy people.
Posted by: Mike Location: Lincoln on Dec 1, 2009 at 07:54 PM

Black Friday shoppers aren't Inconsiderate heels? Vultures? Where have you been shopping on Black Friday? Good grief!!
Posted by: Luke Location: Lincoln on Dec 1, 2009 at 07:50 PM

Here we go...another enlighted individual that wants us to leave Jesus Christ out of the CHRISTMAS SEASON. Hey Laurie, as the saying goes: "Jesus is the reason for the season". Sorry, I'm not apologizing for celebrating the birth of our saviour. Of course, in our PC world, I'm supposed to mention that Kwanza and Ramadan are equally important--wasn't Kwanza "invented/developed" in the 1960's? Hmmmm...really has the importance as a birth over 2000 years ago.
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