Sick of looking for a Wii to buy your ingrate kids? Here’s a tracker that automatically checks websites for Wii availability. Best Buy is noticeably absent, but otherwise it seems comprehensive. —MEGHANN MARCO
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The Straight Scoop On If Stores Can Legally Stop You And Check Your Receipt
By 11.27.06
According to consumer reporter Asa Aarons, unless you’ve signed a membership agreement contractually obligating you, bag searches and receipt checks are voluntary. As in, you can refuse.
Consumers Gone Wild: Roundup Of Black Friday Violence
By 11.27.06
Black Friday brought savings, hoopla, and consumer on consumer violence. Here’s a best-of. — BEN POPKEN
Morning Deals
By 11.27.06
• Circuit City: Verge Infinity Notebook Backpack for $9.99 Shipped After Rebate.
Guide To Cyber Monday Sales
By 11.27.06
Recently we reported that so-called “Cyber Monday” might be a mere marketing myth invented by the National Retail Federation.
Vying For Best Buy Doorbuster Tickets, A “Madhouse”
By 11.24.06
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS – Reader Humphrmi reports on how his Best Buy handled demand for the doorbuster deals.
Walmart’s Website Is Down, Probably On Purpose
By 11.24.06
As of 1:36 this afternoon, Walmart’s online site is down, either due to “Scheduled Maintenance,” or “High Traffic Volume.” The site displayed different messages to us upon successive visits.
Best Buyers Reward For Working Today: Free Burger King
By 11.24.06
PINEVILLE, NC – When we reached the Best Buy checkout, we asked the clerk what time they made her get there that morning. “4:30” she said.
Can You Skip Black Friday Lines By Going To The Customer Service Desk?
By 11.24.06
PINEVILLE, NC – A goodly number of people said that a great way to skip lines at Best Buy on Black Friday is go to the customer service desk.
What Can A Black Man Get On Black Friday?
By 11.24.06
Can anyone identify this morning show? We’d like to try and find the rest of the Black Santa clip.
Kooks Freeze Nuts Off Outside Best Buy Last Night
By 11.24.06
BEL AIR, MARYLAND – While you were starting on your pumpkin pie, these 20 or so diehards, captured by reader Danny, camped outside Best Buy, trading cold, time and pneumonia for exciting deals.
10 Person Line Outside Office Depot
By 11.24.06
PINEVILLE, NC – 1500 feet from a throng gathered outside BestBuy, 10 people waited for Office Depot top open.
500 Person Line Outside Best Buy
By 11.24.06
Thanks to the magic of video technology, we’re able to speed it up. Plus everyone sounds like a munchkin. — BEN POPKEN
Black Friday Hacks Roundup
By 11.23.06
These tips were good enough for ABC News to pick up from us, so they bear repeating on this, Black Friday’s eve. — BEN POPKEN
Circuit City Is A Douche
By 11.22.06
Sheridan’s girlfriend hoped to buy him Simpson Season 8 for $19.99 from Circuit City, based off this week’s flyer. She ordered online, only to find herself charged $39.99.
