Boxing Day shoppers get an early start

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It’s the day after Christmas, and all through the malls, every creature is stirring — filling the halls.

The prices were dropped, the doors opened early and shoppers lined up until they got surly.

“All right no pushing no shoving lets go.”

At Future Shop, people started lining up at midnight. They were there for the limited quantity deals, like a 65-inch tv for a thousand dollars.

“I wouldn’t do that. Wait outside? No way.”

But many do brave the crowds for a good deal.

“If you buy this a month or two before, it’s not going to be the same price. So there’s some savings there.”

This is the busiest day of the year at Future Shop.

David Baylis, General Manager, Future Shop: “TV’s are always a big item on Boxing Day. It’s big ticket. It’s a “for me” item it’s not something, you’d wrap up and put a 60 inch under the tree.”

Americans have their Black Friday tradition but here in Canada, Boxing Day is a tradition in itself. This is the day where we shop for ourselves.

“Really is a for me day. So no more gifts under the tree, it’s my gift, Christmas, part of that is seeing what everyone else wants. Now’s the time to say, this is what I want.”

“Yeah, I don’t think I bought anything for anyone else.”

“Almost better than Christmas Day. I love Boxing Day. I come out every year. I think we’re going to Mapleview next.”

“Oh my gosh. The lines have been crazy though. We got here at 7:45 I think. Nuts. Just nuts.”

But there’s a reason for those crowds.

“They’re like, 70 per cent off some places.”

“You see me rocking these streets, say hello. OK so, 50 bucks? What would they be normally? $150 at least.”

These friends say they have a Boxing Day bond.

“Every single year, bond can never be broken. (Is it because you didn’t get what you wanted for Christmas?) Yeah.”

And the shopping continues this hour — some malls are open until seven o’clock while others will be open until nine.