Black Friday mania descended upon Bass Pro Shops in San Jose, with scores of eager shoppers lining up outside the store overnight to snag coveted deals. According to estimates, around 450 people made it to the store by morning, marking a big year for the retailer.
Some enthusiasts were willing to go to extreme lengths - one couple even braved a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Templeton, California, just to be among the first 250 shoppers and claim some of the highly sought-after gift cards. The women said they wanted to secure their spots before the doors opened, with some deals offering discounts as high as 80% off.
To add to the frenzy, customers were also competing for early bird prizes, including a top-of-the-line gift card worth up to $500. The competition was fierce enough that many shoppers had to bundle up and brave the elements in order to secure their spots.
While exact figures aren't available, the store's enthusiasm for Black Friday sales is clear: it's become one of their biggest events in recent years.
Some enthusiasts were willing to go to extreme lengths - one couple even braved a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Templeton, California, just to be among the first 250 shoppers and claim some of the highly sought-after gift cards. The women said they wanted to secure their spots before the doors opened, with some deals offering discounts as high as 80% off.
To add to the frenzy, customers were also competing for early bird prizes, including a top-of-the-line gift card worth up to $500. The competition was fierce enough that many shoppers had to bundle up and brave the elements in order to secure their spots.
While exact figures aren't available, the store's enthusiasm for Black Friday sales is clear: it's become one of their biggest events in recent years.
. I mean, people are literally willing to drive 2.5 hours just to wait in line for some discounts 
. And it's not even like they're getting anything super special - just a bunch of gift cards that are basically the same as everyone else's 
. It's like, what's the point of all this? 
Is it really worth braving the elements and stressing out over a few bucks?
I guess it's just another example of how our society values material possessions way too much over actual happiness 
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?! I mean, 450 shoppers and a 2.5 hour drive from Cali just to get gift cards? That's commitment 
! And the fact that they were competing for those early bird prizes is literally crazy 
! I'm so here for it and can't wait to see what other amazing deals they have in store
anyway, $500 gift card sounds pretty epic though... how do they even calculate who gets it tho? is it like random draw or does the ppl with good luck actually get it? also, why do people have to bundle up in the middle of nov since its supposed to be fall now 
450 people lining up overnight? that's dedication! and the lengths some ppl went to just to snag those gift cards? crazy! 
like, who needs sleep when you can get 80% off something u wanna buy? 
And they're willing to drive like crazy just for some discounted gift cards? It's like they're trying to win a prize or something... 
Anyone else feeling like they're stuck in a shopping trance? 
[Image: A gif of people fighting for spots at a store]
anyway, Bass Pro Shops knows how to bring out the wild side of shoppers. it's like a real-life Hunger Games situation 
it's no wonder Bass Pro Shops is having a big year, Black Friday mania has really taken over the retail game! 
. i don't think im could ever do that, id rather spend my black friday shopping online where its warm and cozy at home 
. btw 80% off is crazy tho!
! I guess it's all about being one of the first in line for those coveted deals. I don't blame them though, 80% off is pretty sweet