Best buy Black Friday VIP

[KingSix]

Sorry if its a repost:

AskABlueShirt.net/blackfridayvip

Try it. If you win you get a VIP entrance to blackfriday madness.

Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago
Store #896 - Store #282 - Store #436 - Store #815 -
Edgewood Security Dedham Clark St.
1210 Caroline St 1701 Belmont Ave 700 Providence 2650 N Clark St
NE Baltimore, MD Hwy Chicago, IL
Atlanta, GA 30307 21244 Dedham, MA 02026- 60614-1523
680

Cleveland Dallas Denver Detroit
Store #1161 - Store #58 - Store #1134 - I- Store #1406 -
Steelyard Walnut Hill 70 & Tower Rd Allen Park
Commons 9378 N Central 3511 N Salida St 3349 Fairlane Dr
3506 Steelyard Dr Expy Aurora, CO 80011 Allen Park, MI
Cleveland, OH Dallas, TX 75231 48101-2874
44109-2388

Houston Los Angeles Miami Minneapolis
Store #291 - Store #183 - Store #1502 - Store #1000 -
Galleria Atwater Village Doral Mall of America
5133 Richmond Ave 2909 Los Feliz 10760 Nw 17th St 340 W Market
Houston, TX 77056 Blvd Miami, FL 33172- Bloomington, MN
Los Angeles, CA 2012 55425
90039

New York Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix
Store #1028 - Store #157 - East Store #579 - Store #260 -
Midtown Colonial Deptford Mesa/Fiesta
Manhattan 4601 E Colonial 1851 Deptford 1337 S Alma
529 5th Ave Dr Center Rd School Rd
New York, NY Orlando, FL 32803 Deptford, NJ Mesa, AZ 85210
10017-4608 08096

Pittsburgh Portland Sacramento San Diego
Store #882 - Store # #1454 - Store #364 - Store #352 -
Waterfront Washington Citrus Heights Mira Mesa
680 Waterfront Dr Square 6110 Birdcage 9540 Mira Mesa
E 8905 Sw Cascade Centre Lane Blvd
Munhall, PA Ave Citrus Heights, San Diego, CA
15120-5000 Beaverton, OR CA 95610 92126
97008-7496

San Francisco Seattle St. Louis Tampa
Store # 187 - San Store #498 - Store #42 - Store #561 -
Francisco Bellevue Watson Rd South Tampa
1717 Harrison St 457 120th Ave NE 9450 Watson Rd 1725 N Dale
San Francisco, CA Bellevue, WA Crestwood, MO Mabry Hwy
94103 98005 63126 Tampa, FL 33607

Washington, D.C.
Store # 1092 -
Columbia Heights
3100 14th Street,
NW
Washington, DC
20010-2310

[unreal]

thx, entered
repped

[superstarlasky]

Are you sure this is through best buy.
http://www.whois.net/whois_new.cgi?d=AskABlueShirt&tld=net

[Arnoldstrife]

Rep! I don't think I will win because I wrote an epic Short story about Black Friday in MSword that was 350 words that I condense down to 249. The only problem was after I submitted it, I read the contest rules was about what you do to make your Black Friday better not how it was...
Well it was fun writing a Short story about something like that.

[jbwhite99]

Does it help if your name is Barry, and you tell them you don't shop anywhere else? And you buy lots of monster cables at full retail? :woot: Unfortunately, none of these stores are here in the Triangle, but thanks for the deal!

[KingSix]

Are you sure this is through best buy.
http://www.whois.net/whois_new.cgi?d=AskABlueShirt&tld=net

Approximate Retail Value: $2,000.00/each. The total ARV of all prizes is: $50,000.00. Subject to full official rules, available online at www.AskABlueShirt.com. Sponsor: Bestbuy.com, LLC, 7601 Penn Ave. S., Richfield, MN 55423.

[brmathews]

Thanks! Hope I win, wrote up a nice story about my best buy family tradition. It was tough to keep it at 250 words.

[PROVOSTIAN]

this was kinda interesting...worth a shot maybe?


http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Do-You-Want-Be-a/story.aspx?guid=%7B2E4B2A2A-B1D0-42A7-AC65-F75B4D0374CE%7D

[shellylay81]

OOH.. cool, I tried, hopefully I can win Atlanta!

[danmandr]

I would love to win this! I will try for Atlanta to.

[Illusvfyre]

Trying for Cleveland.

[genester]

Are the winners randomly selected or based on their short story?

[klogdog]

what does www.blogher.com have to do with bestbuy? It does not make sense. If anyone can correct my confusion then I make actually try this.

[yuugotserved]

aww! none for NY?? :( thanks anyways.. good luck to those in that area.

[RulingCzar]

Trying for Denver, thanks!

[BeanMeScot]

In and already submitted for Atlanta.

[Jakens84]

Trying for Chicago. Thanks!

[vivaciouswoman]

Don't even try to submit for Detroit: my short story has that one wrapped up! ;)

[n064]

bahwhwahw i get in be4 every1..lol

[dquan]

Too bad it's only one winner per store.

[jperlin]

Approximate Retail Value: $2,000.00/each. The total ARV of all prizes is: $50,000.00. Subject to full official rules, available online at www.AskABlueShirt.com. Sponsor: Bestbuy.com, LLC, 7601 Penn Ave. S., Richfield, MN 55423.
Here's my submission (Really):

"The day after thanksgiving is always a special one for me and mine. Bright and early, I gather up my six children, who are all handicapped and adopted. By their shining faces, it's clear where we're headed - Best Buy! Once there, we buy everyone the latest HDTV and a full set of Monster cables, with the Extended Protection Package to make sure our purchases are covered of course! Then we hook up with Geek Squad to make sure our installation is covered, and head back to the homestead for turkey leftovers and wheelchair football! It's an absolute blast."

[clariste]

Here's my submission (Really):

"The day after thanksgiving is always a special one for me and mine. Bright and early, I gather up my six children, who are all handicapped and adopted. By their shining faces, it's clear where we're headed - Best Buy! Once there, we buy everyone the latest HDTV and a full set of Monster cables, with the Extended Protection Package to make sure our purchases are covered of course! Then we hook up with Geek Squad to make sure our installation is covered, and head back to the homestead for turkey leftovers and wheelchair football! It's an absolute blast."

Thanks for that, got a laugh outta me. You just put yourself at the bottom of the heap...they already know they're getting six TVs out of you, so they'll select someone who otherwise wouldn't go.

[unicornpegasus]

Here's my submission (Really):

"The day after thanksgiving is always a special one for me and mine. Bright and early, I gather up my six children, who are all handicapped and adopted. By their shining faces, it's clear where we're headed - Best Buy! Once there, we buy everyone the latest HDTV and a full set of Monster cables, with the Extended Protection Package to make sure our purchases are covered of course! Then we hook up with Geek Squad to make sure our installation is covered, and head back to the homestead for turkey leftovers and wheelchair football! It's an absolute blast."

OMG! You are SO winning. :lol:

[kdawg954]

Thanks for that, got a laugh outta me. You just put yourself at the bottom of the heap...they already know they're getting six TVs out of you, so they'll select someone who otherwise wouldn't go.

Yea I was thinking he should have said go to Best Buy to watch HDTV because we can't afford to have one at home because of the high medical costs from having handicapped children . . . that would have been the icing on the cake lol.

[sara137]

Haha - just submitted mine. I tried to play the "baby" angle and talk about how we have to start our daughter Black Friday shopping young. I won't win, but it was worth a shot - took me about 2 minutes to write!

[PHATasian]

only 4 door buster deals???

so theres no limit to what you can buy in the store right?

[jeffrey92]

"Qualifying Submissions from each Participating Store will be judged based upon the following criteria: Creativity and Originality (50%); relevance to the stated focus of the contest (25%) and Readability (25%). Prizes: Twenty-five (25)"

Here's mine. Not expecting to win but I was bored

Like everyone, my Black Fridays are full of deal hunting and early morning adventuring. But because I’m not hard core enough to camp out overnight, I never seem to get those door buster deals. Except one year. Instead of camping out for my Xbox 360, I went into a local Walmart store near closing time Thanksgiving Day and hid in a crate with a bunch of stuffed animals. A few hours later the employees got to work and started stocking the shelves with the precious cargo. People were already waiting at the door. Deciding to play it safe, I waited until they opened the doors to sneak out of my cage. Then I made a mad rush for the 360s. I had grabbed two but a soccer mom tackled me and took one. I held on to the one I had left for dear life. I then hobbled over to register and whipped out my wallet to pay for my prize. It was quick and easy with Visa, thank God. After checkout I was faced with the prospect of getting back to my car. I went all in and made a dash for the ominous crowd. After knocking in to a few people and sprinting across the lot, I made it safely to my car. I then drove home and indulged myself in some gaming. The irony is that I got the three red ring of death error just two weeks later. It was a gratifying two weeks though.

[jayeskreezy]

"Qualifying Submissions from each Participating Store will be judged based upon the following criteria: Creativity and Originality (50%); relevance to the stated focus of the contest (25%) and Readability (25%). Prizes: Twenty-five (25)"

Here's mine. Not expecting to win but I was bored

Like everyone, my Black Fridays are full of deal hunting and early morning adventuring. But because I’m not hard core enough to camp out overnight, I never seem to get those door buster deals. Except one year. Instead of camping out for my Xbox 360, I went into a local Walmart store near closing time Thanksgiving Day and hid in a crate with a bunch of stuffed animals. A few hours later the employees got to work and started stocking the shelves with the precious cargo. People were already waiting at the door. Deciding to play it safe, I waited until they opened the doors to sneak out of my cage. Then I made a mad rush for the 360s. I had grabbed two but a soccer mom tackled me and took one. I held on to the one I had left for dear life. I then hobbled over to register and whipped out my wallet to pay for my prize. It was quick and easy with Visa, thank God. After checkout I was faced with the prospect of getting back to my car. I went all in and made a dash for the ominous crowd. After knocking in to a few people and sprinting across the lot, I made it safely to my car. I then drove home and indulged myself in some gaming. The irony is that I got the three red ring of death error just two weeks later. It was a gratifying two weeks though.
lol. This is a funny story. What market (city) did you enter it in?

[ricken]

cool man, in for LA.

[Themainevent041]

Come on, Boston, don't let me down!!

[jeffrey92]

It was for San Francisco. I'm an hour north

[HaRouT]

Is this legit?

[nuccabay]

enter myself for atlanta and my brother for detroit...i need a TV he needs a laptop

[Technosquid]

With only one winner per store, I don't think I like my odds. If I thought I'd have a shot, I'd spend an hour or two composing some perfectly touching story about the miracle of the black friday puppies, or something.

As it is, I just tried to make them feel sorry for me, camping out for hours in the Minnesota cold every black friday / video game system release. (Which happens to be true.)

[shellylay81]

If any of y'all in the ATL win, give me a heads up! I'll go since you can bring 3 guests! I'll bring 2 SD'ers if I win!!

[SDzZz]

Entered for Chicago...

[Slinger]

I went for dallas, and here is my story:

Let's see...honestly, I have never seen the point of camping out 2 days before for a chance at a $299 laptop or $499 LCD TV, that is until my laptop broke and my 75lb 30" Sony 'old school' tube tv died...now I think it is time...Look out Dallas, I am camping for my goods.


lame I know, but heh :)

[Dr.Murdoc]

lol I am trying for Atlanta too.

[mufasa79]

In for Seattle!

[IPABeerLover]

Anyone in the houston area?

[LongTimeLurker7]

If any of y'all in the ATL win, give me a heads up! I'll go since you can bring 3 guests! I'll bring 2 SD'ers if I win!!

Of course, with just all of the SD'ers on here, I don't plan on winning, but if I do, by some miracle...
I'll bring 3 SD'ers. My husband wouldn't be caught dead in a store on BF :nod:

I'm in for ATL too, btw :wave:

[gobosox2k3]

i got boston locked up...sorry everyone

[ladyseals]

Of course, with just all of the SD'ers on here, I don't plan on winning, but if I do, by some miracle...
I'll bring 3 SD'ers. My husband wouldn't be caught dead in a store on BF :nod:

I'm in for ATL too, btw :wave:

I'd go with you! Pick me Pick me!

[Tiger23]

in for DC!

[ladyseals]

I wake up in the morning and thank my higher power for giving me yet another day to live. I then step over my 6 adopted dogs who are all snuggled and grateful for a place to stay. I walk into the kitchen feed my three blind cats and four lame birds who are so happy they are not in a shelter. I get my three-legged turtle named speedy a few leaves of lettuce and handfeed my hamster who is paralyzed from the neck down. His only want is a 42" Plasma tv from Best Buy, so I may prop his head up on a pillow and he can watch animal kingdom. Then I prepare a meal for my wonderful grateful family. Then after our thankful thanksgiving meal we so gratefully get prepared for our long awaited night in line at Best Buy. After standing in line for over 8 hours, if we do not get anything, thats ok. We are just so thankful to still be alive and are so very happy for others in line who got everything we wanted. Thank you Best Buy, we are so grateful for you making Black Friday such a not all about me, it's all about others time.

[wii4me]

I went for dallas, and here is my story:

Let's see...honestly, I have never seen the point of camping out 2 days before for a chance at a $299 laptop or $499 LCD TV, that is until my laptop broke and my 75lb 30" Sony 'old school' tube tv died...now I think it is time...Look out Dallas, I am camping for my goods.


lame I know, but heh :)


Sorry - got you beat. Mine kicked serious patriotic, emotional, yet humorous a**. But if I win, will drag you along.:P

[richierich1212]

I wake up in the morning and thank my higher power for giving me yet another day to live. I then step over my 6 adopted dogs who are all snuggled and grateful for a place to stay. I walk into the kitchen feed my three blind cats and four lame birds who are so happy they are not in a shelter. I get my three-legged turtle named speedy a few leaves of lettuce and handfeed my hamster who is paralyzed from the neck down. His only want is a 42" Plasma tv from Best Buy, so I may prop his head up on a pillow and he can watch animal kingdom. Then I prepare a meal for my wonderful grateful family. Then after our thankful thanksgiving meal we so gratefully get prepared for our long awaited night in line at Best Buy. After standing in line for over 8 hours, if we do not get anything, thats ok. We are just so thankful to still be alive and are so very happy for others in line who got everything we wanted. Thank you Best Buy, we are so grateful for you making Black Friday such a not all about me, it's all about others time.

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[ladyseals]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I figured kids were taken.

[LongTimeLurker7]

I wake up in the morning and thank my higher power for giving me yet another day to live. I then step over my 6 adopted dogs who are all snuggled and grateful for a place to stay. I walk into the kitchen feed my three blind cats and four lame birds who are so happy they are not in a shelter. I get my three-legged turtle named speedy a few leaves of lettuce and handfeed my hamster who is paralyzed from the neck down. His only want is a 42" Plasma tv from Best Buy, so I may prop his head up on a pillow and he can watch animal kingdom. Then I prepare a meal for my wonderful grateful family. Then after our thankful thanksgiving meal we so gratefully get prepared for our long awaited night in line at Best Buy. After standing in line for over 8 hours, if we do not get anything, thats ok. We are just so thankful to still be alive and are so very happy for others in line who got everything we wanted. Thank you Best Buy, we are so grateful for you making Black Friday such a not all about me, it's all about others time.

With that kind of story:

Pick Me, Pick Me! :P


You forgot to put in how you have to walk your kids to the blind school, thru a foot of snow, and it's uphill, both ways :lol:

[AarJohn]

fingers crossed.... but I never win these things!

[BarryT82]

Does it help if your name is Barry, and you tell them you don't shop anywhere else? And you buy lots of monster cables at full retail? :woot: Unfortunately, none of these stores are here in the Triangle, but thanks for the deal!

My name is Barry...do I win?

[Slinger]

Sorry - got you beat. Mine kicked serious patriotic, emotional, yet humorous a**. But if I win, will drag you along.:Pplay that weak a** patriotic card :D

[Wolfhowlrtz]

Hey, I was just wondering if anyone here knows how they would contact you if you win and what would happen if they contacted you by phone and you were not available? Would they leave a message?

Also, do you receive a conformation e-mail after you submit?

(As you probably can tell, I'm worried (If I magically won) about not being home/I messed up typing my e-mail xP)

Thanks in advance!

[LongTimeLurker7]

Hey, I was just wondering if anyone here knows how they would contact you if you win and what would happen if they contacted you by phone and you were not available? Would they leave a message?

Also, do you receive a conformation e-mail after you submit?

(As you probably can tell, I'm worried (If I magically won) about not being home/I messed up typing my e-mail xP)

Thanks in advance!

Rules say that the winners will be contacted by phone on November 24. It doesn't say what would happen if they can't reach you. I don't remember receiving an email confirmation, but that doesn't mean that I didn't. Maybe someone else can help out on that one?

[ladyseals]

Hey, I was just wondering if anyone here knows how they would contact you if you win and what would happen if they contacted you by phone and you were not available? Would they leave a message?

Also, do you receive a conformation e-mail after you submit?

(As you probably can tell, I'm worried (If I magically won) about not being home/I messed up typing my e-mail xP)

Thanks in advance!

I am jus going to make sure my phone is fully charged and I am going to carry it around with me all day. :nod:

[platinumtlc]

I wake up in the morning and thank my higher power for giving me yet another day to live. I then step over my 6 adopted dogs who are all snuggled and grateful for a place to stay. I walk into the kitchen feed my three blind cats and four lame birds who are so happy they are not in a shelter. I get my three-legged turtle named speedy a few leaves of lettuce and handfeed my hamster who is paralyzed from the neck down. His only want is a 42" Plasma tv from Best Buy, so I may prop his head up on a pillow and he can watch animal kingdom. Then I prepare a meal for my wonderful grateful family. Then after our thankful thanksgiving meal we so gratefully get prepared for our long awaited night in line at Best Buy. After standing in line for over 8 hours, if we do not get anything, thats ok. We are just so thankful to still be alive and are so very happy for others in line who got everything we wanted. Thank you Best Buy, we are so grateful for you making Black Friday such a not all about me, it's all about others time.

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Wolfhowlrtz]

I am jus going to make sure my phone is fully charged and I am going to carry it around with me all day. :nod:

Hehe, that's smart. I was silly enough to put down my home phone and apparently I have classes that day :(.

[KingSix]

too bad there isn't a store near me that is participating otherwise i wouldn't even have posted this... lol

[JPNguyen]

OMFG... i won a $50 gift card and when I went to the scanner to check it, it shows up as $50,000. What should I do with it?

[SDzZz]

OMFG... i won a $50 gift card and when I went to the scanner to check it, it shows up as $50,000. What should I do with it?

give it to me! :bounce:

[ed0687]

too bad every BB isn't hoppin' enough for it to be on the list.

[aznguyen316]

Entered but my story was lame. if I win, wow. thanks OP

[Slinger]

OMFG... i won a $50 gift card and when I went to the scanner to check it, it shows up as $50,000. What should I do with it?
You should be banned for lying ;)





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[gobosox2k3]

wasnt that a joke? you should be banned to taking it seriously...!

wait i should be banned for believing he was serious and asking you to be banned?

oh no, I am confused now? should we all just be banned? I will start a new sight call slickdealspartdeux.com---who's coming with me?



You should be banned for lying ;)





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Best Buy gift cards provide the perfect gift for any occasion.

* Available in a variety of styles and denominations
* Can be purchased and used both online and in Best Buy stores
* No expiration dates
* Free shipping with Standard shipping (during checkout, you can choose to send gift cards via Expedited or Express shipping for an additional fee)



NOTE: Best Buy gift cards can be used to purchase Best Buy merchandise and services only. They cannot be used to make a Best Buy credit card payment.

Gift Card Denominations
Redeeming Gift Cards Online
Gift Cards We Accept Online
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[texasman]

wasnt that a joke? you should be banned to taking it seriously...!

wait i should be banned for believing he was serious and asking you to be banned?

oh no, I am confused now? should we all just be banned? I will start a new sight call slickdealspartdeux.com---who's coming with me?


:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: I'm all for the slickdealspartdeux, but only if we can get Charlie Sheen to endorse it.

[gobosox2k3]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: I'm all for the slickdealspartdeux, but only if we can get Charlie Sheen to endorse it.


should be an easy sell...i will look for a slickdeal on coke and bunny ranch hookers...sheen will be in!

[vogol]

i second for DC

[zachw10]

Entered for Seattle. If I win ill take the girlfriend and two local SD'ers with me =D

[mufasa79]

I can take one SD'er if I win. Come on Seattle!

[feds568]

Thanks Again For The Post! I Needed A Simple Laptop Badly But Didnt Want To Spend Alot. Ordered The Laptop First Thing Sunday Morning And Got An Email Today That Its On The Way. Thanx!

[GreekLover]

Does giving sex to a blue shirt get me a VIP access? If so, I got a girl ready, just need to find the right blue shirt guy

[suitelife123]

has anyone been notified that they won? have the winners been picked yet? anyone info at all?
thanks

[jayeskreezy]

has anyone been notified that they won? have the winners been picked yet? anyone info at all?
thanks
I've been wondering too.... I'm still hoping they are moved by my story. My story was true.

[jayeskreezy]

any updates?

[queenoid]

I read that the winners will be notified on 11/24. Unfortunately, I also read that the contest ended 11/18. I had already composed my essay, so I gave it a try and entered it. Here's hoping.

[jenniebebe]

Some posts from gottadeal today:

"I got a call around 1pm today, a lady said i had been chosen as a winner for the Dallas area. (thing is you have to live 40 miles or closer to the store for the hummer to pick you up, and i live 40.8 miles, so hopefully they will still ok the hummer, otherwise i'll stay at my moms and we'll get picked up there)

Anyway, she sent me an afidavate to fill out and fax back, saying i am who i am and that i'll allow them to use my likeness etc. you know, all that jazz.

She said around 2am on Friday morn they will pick us up and take us to the store (its an hour almost drive) where they will have a tailgate party for us with breakfast and champagne etc. I think they invite some from line to join, im assuming. Then were given a video camera to video our time as the winners, and when were done they take our camera and give us one unused, so they keep the film.

Then 30 min before they let us in, and each of my guests (my hubby 2 kids) each get a doorbuster ticket (as well as me) so we get 4 doorbusters, which means if i want 4 laptops, they are mine. 1,000 to play with.,..."

"I WON! I'm going to be going to the north central expressway in dallas, tx, they called today."

[MidwestHiker]

congrats jenniebebe that is awesome! They didn't have any in my area, so I wasn't able to enter. ENJOY IT!!! You will be the envy of everyone standing in that line!

[jenniebebe]

Unfortunately I didn’t win…that is just a copy of other’s posts. Hopefully they are just slow calling me for Denver. ;)

[MidwestHiker]

Sorry I missed that! I am on pain meds and am a bit sloooowwww. I wish I could win, that would have been so much fun to walk past the line and wave!

[JAB5]

Some posts from gottadeal today:

"I got a call around 1pm today, a lady said i had been chosen as a winner for the Dallas area. (thing is you have to live 40 miles or closer to the store for the hummer to pick you up, and i live 40.8 miles, so hopefully they will still ok the hummer, otherwise i'll stay at my moms and we'll get picked up there)

Anyway, she sent me an afidavate to fill out and fax back, saying i am who i am and that i'll allow them to use my likeness etc. you know, all that jazz.

She said around 2am on Friday morn they will pick us up and take us to the store (its an hour almost drive) where they will have a tailgate party for us with breakfast and champagne etc. I think they invite some from line to join, im assuming. Then were given a video camera to video our time as the winners, and when were done they take our camera and give us one unused, so they keep the film.

Then 30 min before they let us in, and each of my guests (my hubby 2 kids) each get a doorbuster ticket (as well as me) so we get 4 doorbusters, which means if i want 4 laptops, they are mine. 1,000 to play with.,..."

"I WON! I'm going to be going to the north central expressway in dallas, tx, they called today."

That story is B.S. The contest rules state: Winners will be notified via phone by November 24.

What day is today again? Oh yeah, the 21st.

[jayeskreezy]

That story is B.S. The contest rules state: Winners will be notified via phone by November 24.

What day is today again? Oh yeah, the 21st.
how is that BS? It says BY 11/24...not on 11/24. The contest ended on the 18th. I've been wondering when they were going to start calling people. Man, I sure wish I could win.

[jenniebebe]

That story is B.S. The contest rules state: Winners will be notified via phone by November 24.

What day is today again? Oh yeah, the 21st.

by1 preposition, adverb, adjective, noun, plural byes.
not later than; at or before: I usually finish work by five o'clock.

[arball]

I'm from the ATL area, been urking me. I want to hear so bad. I figure they won't notify you on the weekend and it being after 5pm here...I guess I'll have to wait til Monday or bite the bullet and accept I didn't win :(

My entry is below.

I remember clearly the first time our annual tradition begun;

It all started when I was eight, and now, I'm twenty-one.

The parade is over, the Cowboys are on, and mom has just finished stuffing the bird.

Atop the counter rests the day's paper, packed with so many ads it's absurd.

Doorbusters, earlybirds and savings galore,

Overwhelmed and overjoyed each page is something exciting to explore!

Sharpie and highlighter in hand, the spreadsheet begins to grow;

Technology and electronics first, then clothes followed by gifts we will soon bestow.

Arriving at store one, Redbull in hand,

For hours hundreds surround us – they understand.

It's early, you're irritable, and the frigid temps are never forgiving;

Some call it Black Friday, but it's better known as the day after Thanksgiving.

Sometimes it's not just about the shopping, but rather together watching the madness unfold;

I promote the day to all my friends as a one-time experience that everyone must behold.

Finally the doors swing open, the masses rush in – all bets are suddenly off.

Scurrying aisles like rats in a maze, the holiday season has officially kicked off.

Before the sun comes up, it's all over and you laugh at those just strolling in,

Bearing minor scratches and the credit cards maxed, there's still a satisfying feeling from within.

The morning was a success, and again amidst the elements we were able to persevere;

Unloading purchases I look to my sister and exclaim, "I can't wait until next year!"

[deltronz]

I am guessing the calls would have already gone out. The reason I think this, is due to the fact that they send you an affidavit to sign and send according to the 2 people on that site who have said they won. BB would have to allow time for the mail, so calling on the 24th seems really unlikely. We can "hope" though!

[jayeskreezy]

I am guessing the calls would have already gone out. The reason I think this, is due to the fact that they send you an affidavit to sign and send according to the 2 people on that site who have said they won. BB would have to allow time for the mail, so calling on the 24th seems really unlikely. We can "hope" though!
I agree. That's too bad though...oh well....won't be getting that nice Fender Acoustic/Electric that I played tonight :(.

[BeantownMBA]

THANK YOU so much for this post! I wrote a ditty, and am thrilled to say, I won Boston!!

Woo!

:bounce:

[jayeskreezy]

THANK YOU so much for this post! I wrote a ditty, and am thrilled to say, I won Boston!!

Woo!

:bounce:
NICE! Congrats. Can you tell me what you said in your entry? Also, was your affidavit sent in the mail or via email? I just want to know b/c I think we may have put the wrong house # on our entry. We will be staying with relatives and we put that address :( .

[arball]

So it appears Dallas and Boston are spoken for (BeantownMBA i'm assuming is from Boston). Still in the hunt/got hopes for Atlanta :)

Beantown, did you get the call yesterday, Friday? I take it they were only working on weekdays like jennie up above said. I can only hope that's why I haven't heard anything today and wait for Monday the 24th?...

[jayeskreezy]

So it appears Dallas and Boston are spoken for (BeantownMBA i'm assuming is from Boston). Still in the hunt/got hopes for Atlanta :)

Beantown, did you get the call yesterday, Friday? I take it they were only working on weekdays like jennie up above said. I can only hope that's why I haven't heard anything today and wait for Monday the 24th?...
Somebody on gottadeal.com won LA too.

[deltronz]

THANK YOU so much for this post! I wrote a ditty, and am thrilled to say, I won Boston!!

Woo!

:bounce:

Congrats! Agreed on sharing with us if you feel that is appropriate.

[kewldude151]

Hopefully they call on a listed number.. I never answer my phone if the number is not available... hmmm I did get 3 calls on Thursday and Friday with no voice mail.... could I have missed it????? hmmmmmmmmm

[BeantownMBA]

So it appears Dallas and Boston are spoken for (BeantownMBA i'm assuming is from Boston). Still in the hunt/got hopes for Atlanta :)

Beantown, did you get the call yesterday, Friday? I take it they were only working on weekdays like jennie up above said. I can only hope that's why I haven't heard anything today and wait for Monday the 24th?...

Good luck on Atlanta, Arball!

I got a call early-afternoon on Thursday, from the 763 area code. It was not a hidden number. It was also not from Best Buy directly, but from a third-party firm, presumably hired by Best Buy to run the competition. The phone call was followed up by an e-mail of an affidavit to complete and fax back.

My story was really a short fiction, based on my previous experiences in black fridays... Standing for hours in the dark, with dozens of strangers, a strange bond between us. Mind numb with cold and sleep, coffee clenched in my hands, yadda yadda.

Thanks again for the post, and thanks all for the congrats!

[psnarula]

Here's my 248-word entry that was apparently not the winner in Baltimore. Booooo...

There is a frugal Marylander named Paul
Who loves cheap stuff most of all.
So early each Thanksgiving Day
He drives to the gas station to say:
"I need a newspaper to plan this year's haul!"

He scans ads on the living room floor
And prepares for Friday's big score.
Laptops and flat screens are there for the taking.
Cameras and movies, the deals have him shaking.
He wants one of each but alas, only 20 per store!

Football and in-laws create such a distraction --
They threaten to derail his precise plan of action.
Time passes slowly and then dinner is late.
How could this be? Set the table for eight!
He eats turkey and pie, but it brings no satisfaction.

He gets in the car and drives to Best Buy.
Soon, the big blue box approaches nigh.
He turns the corner; the sight makes him unsteady.
A line! How could it be here already?
He unfolds his chair and lets out a sigh.

As morning approaches, the temperature drops.
The hot deals keep him thinking warm thoughts.
At 4AM the first employees appear.
The crowd awakens and lets out a cheer!
It won't be long now until everyone shops.

At 5AM, with ticket in hand
He buys a new TV for just under a grand!
He adds the extended warranty (just in case)
And has Geek Squad install it in just the right place.
Thus ends Black Friday at Best Buy – the best in the land.

[SlickEnW]

Here's my 248-word entry that was apparently not the winner in Baltimore. Booooo...

There is a frugal Marylander named Paul
Who loves cheap stuff most of all.
So early each Thanksgiving Day
He drives to the gas station to say:
"I need a newspaper to plan this year's haul!"

He scans ads on the living room floor
And prepares for Friday's big score.
Laptops and flat screens are there for the taking.
Cameras and movies, the deals have him shaking.
He wants one of each but alas, only 20 per store!

Football and in-laws create such a distraction --
They threaten to derail his precise plan of action.
Time passes slowly and then dinner is late.
How could this be? Set the table for eight!
He eats turkey and pie, but it brings no satisfaction.

He gets in the car and drives to Best Buy.
Soon, the big blue box approaches nigh.
He turns the corner; the sight makes him unsteady.
A line! How could it be here already?
He unfolds his chair and lets out a sigh.

As morning approaches, the temperature drops.
The hot deals keep him thinking warm thoughts.
At 4AM the first employees appear.
The crowd awakens and lets out a cheer!
It won't be long now until everyone shops.

At 5AM, with ticket in hand
He buys a new TV for just under a grand!
He adds the extended warranty (just in case)
And has Geek Squad install it in just the right place.
Thus ends Black Friday at Best Buy – the best in the land.

Disney Called. They wanted their script for High School Musical 4 back.

[psnarula]

Disney Called. They wanted their script for High School Musical 4 back.

indeed. oh well. maybe i should have gone for the monster cables as well...

[SlickEnW]

indeed. oh well. maybe i should have gone for the monster cables as well...

Just kidding it was actually pretty good.But I think they wanted a story rather than a sing and dance. If it was for a sing and dance you would have won for every store twice.

[juggernuts]

So, as of right now, anyone claim to take Portland Oregon?

[ckeusa]

Here's my 248-word entry that was apparently not the winner in Baltimore. Booooo...

There is a frugal Marylander named Paul
Who loves cheap stuff most of all.
So early each Thanksgiving Day
He drives to the gas station to say:
"I need a newspaper to plan this year's haul!"

He scans ads on the living room floor
And prepares for Friday's big score.
Laptops and flat screens are there for the taking.
Cameras and movies, the deals have him shaking.
He wants one of each but alas, only 20 per store!

Football and in-laws create such a distraction --
They threaten to derail his precise plan of action.
Time passes slowly and then dinner is late.
How could this be? Set the table for eight!
He eats turkey and pie, but it brings no satisfaction.

He gets in the car and drives to Best Buy.
Soon, the big blue box approaches nigh.
He turns the corner; the sight makes him unsteady.
A line! How could it be here already?
He unfolds his chair and lets out a sigh.

As morning approaches, the temperature drops.
The hot deals keep him thinking warm thoughts.
At 4AM the first employees appear.
The crowd awakens and lets out a cheer!
It won't be long now until everyone shops.

At 5AM, with ticket in hand
He buys a new TV for just under a grand!
He adds the extended warranty (just in case)
And has Geek Squad install it in just the right place.
Thus ends Black Friday at Best Buy – the best in the land.


Great poem... It's incredible how similar our essays were. I also wrote a poem...mentioned the newspaper, dropping temperatures, employees coming, etc. Good minds think alike, but alas, I guess we weren't as original as we thought!

[jayeskreezy]

Here's my 248-word entry that was apparently not the winner in Baltimore. Booooo...

There is a frugal Marylander named Paul
Who loves cheap stuff most of all.
So early each Thanksgiving Day
He drives to the gas station to say:
"I need a newspaper to plan this year's haul!"

He scans ads on the living room floor
And prepares for Friday's big score.
Laptops and flat screens are there for the taking.
Cameras and movies, the deals have him shaking.
He wants one of each but alas, only 20 per store!

Football and in-laws create such a distraction --
They threaten to derail his precise plan of action.
Time passes slowly and then dinner is late.
How could this be? Set the table for eight!
He eats turkey and pie, but it brings no satisfaction.

He gets in the car and drives to Best Buy.
Soon, the big blue box approaches nigh.
He turns the corner; the sight makes him unsteady.
A line! How could it be here already?
He unfolds his chair and lets out a sigh.

As morning approaches, the temperature drops.
The hot deals keep him thinking warm thoughts.
At 4AM the first employees appear.
The crowd awakens and lets out a cheer!
It won't be long now until everyone shops.

At 5AM, with ticket in hand
He buys a new TV for just under a grand!
He adds the extended warranty (just in case)
And has Geek Squad install it in just the right place.
Thus ends Black Friday at Best Buy – the best in the land.
Yeah, I was trying to win Baltimore too. It didn't work out.

[juggernuts]

I think you two did a bang up job with your essays, very original and creative IMO. I seriously dont know how one could really be more original and creative. From what i have experienced, black friday is miserable and almost selfish (seeing those little old ladies getting trampled on the news each year). And, i dont understand how it could be a fun and joyful day (without winning a contest like this). I would be curious as to what a winning essay looks like.

[Dawei]

wtf is this vip

[BeantownMBA]

And the winners are...

http://askablueshirt.net/blackfridayvip/

I give y'all permission to make fun of Boston mercilessly.
Not that you wouldn't have, anyhow...

[juggernuts]

Are you serious? no offense, but the couple essays i read are pathetic. they dont address the topic, they are not original, and they are not properly structured. I guess next year i will have my 4 year old write my essay, i would be a shoe in.

[freebieaddict]

Are you serious? no offense, but the couple essays i read are pathetic. they dont address the topic, they are not original, and they are not properly structured. I guess next year i will have my 4 year old write my essay, i would be a shoe in.


No kidding, mine was better than the winner for my area, IMO. But question: are these people from the city proper? Our family usually makes a big thing and was going to stay in a hotel and be within 40 miles of a store, etc.

[juggernuts]

No kidding, mine was better than the winner for my area, IMO. But question: are these people from the city proper? Our family usually makes a big thing and was going to stay in a hotel and be within 40 miles of a store, etc.here is what i beleive happend; the sponsers read the first few essays, and threw the rest out. so for people who didnt submit their essays in the first few days of the contest didnt have a chance. Any winners recall about when they submitted their essay?

[freebieaddict]

here is what i beleive happend; the sponsers read the first few essays, and threw the rest out. so for people who didnt submit their essays in the first few days of the contest didnt have a chance.


Good lord, though, I would have kept reading. The one for Baltimore can't even properly use "our" and "are".

[jayeskreezy]

Good lord, though, I would have kept reading. The one for Baltimore can't even properly use "our" and "are".
Oh well. Good publicity for Best Buy. With those stories there was no method to choosing the winner. Oh well. Hope they enjoy the VIP treatment-I'll be missing out on that because I won't be at Best Buy anyway.

[freebieaddict]

Oh well. Good publicity for Best Buy. With those stories there was no method to choosing the winner. Oh well. Hope they enjoy the VIP treatment-I'll be missing out on that because I won't be at Best Buy anyway.


But makes those of us with more than a 2nd grade education feel inadequate. ;)

[psnarula]

Good lord, though, I would have kept reading. The one for Baltimore can't even properly use "our" and "are".

unbelievable. mine (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showpost.php?p=14688139&postcount=93) was so much better.

[deltronz]

This is sad to read these. I wonder who picked them, because mine was much better for my city as well.

[freebieaddict]

Psnarula -- yours was SO much better. You should have won, not that my opinion counts that much -- it doesn't get you VIP status or the $1,000 BB GC, but I still think your was MUCH better.

[jayeskreezy]

I also entered for Baltimore and mine was better than the winner's as well. Oh well though. I'm not losing any sleep over it. The only thing I want from Best Buy is the incase gps case for $9.99.

[psnarula]

"We use to work together"

"By 3 o'clock we are so tired but still enthusiast that we got things are other family members would love!"

This is like a bad dream. Unbelievable.

[psnarula]

And the winners are...

http://askablueshirt.net/blackfridayvip/

I give y'all permission to make fun of Boston mercilessly.
Not that you wouldn't have, anyhow...

at least yours is respectable. nice job. what are you going to get?

[arball]

Not gonna lie, I'm pretty ticked. I thought my ATL one was more creative and original, but so be it. Nothin anyone can do about it. I turned mine in like at 3am on the 18th morning...so it was probably one of the last submissions so I entertain that idea.

But yes, with the crappy sales, I'm curious to know what you're going to get.

[freebieaddict]

If I had won, I'd probably have gotten 4 of the doorbuster DVDs since I think it's pretty much expected for you to get 4 of the doorbuster items -- and saved the rest of the card for when the REAL sale starts when they realize they aren't selling anything on BF.

[juggernuts]

I half way expected to lose this contest. i have been out of college for some years now and my writing abilities have faded. The only thing that disapoints me is reading the winning essays that dont focus on the topic, lack creativity, have fragmentes, run ons, and incomplete sentences. I could be totally full of myself and stroking my own ego on this one, but i would be willing to accept my loss if i felt my essay was inferior to the winning essays. I am sure there were hundreds of essays that were better then the selected essays. But, i guess there is nothing to be gained by sitting in a forum complaining about my loss. I will post my rough draft in a bit. i welcome constructive critisism, as it is benificial to us all in our writing future. Forgive me for rambling or if what i write doesnt make sense, i suffer from anxiety and had to take a double dose of my meds to prevent a panik attack. I will tell you this much, i wont be at Best Buy this black friday.

[juggernuts]

unbelievable. mine (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showpost.php?p=14688139&postcount=93) was so much better.

Totally agree, your essay was much better then the winner. I actually sense some creativity in your essay. wheras the winners essay was just like 90% of the rest of the winners. just goes to show how educated the people running this contest really are.

[freebieaddict]

Jugger -- it happens. I once wrote a poem parody of "How do I love thee, let me count the ways" for a Mrs. Fields cookie contest. I thought it was really cute. The winning entry? "I like Mrs. Fields cookies because they don't taste like gefelte fish."

Okay, Mrs. Fields cookies don't taste like gefelte fish (at least I hope not, I've never had gefelte fish), but what were the judges thinking of picking that one?

OTOH, I've won a few nice prizes over the years from essay contests. . . trip to Europe, ice cream parties, so sometimes you just wonder what the judges were thinking and then store it away in case they run the same type of essay contest again.

[BeantownMBA]

at least yours is respectable. nice job. what are you going to get?

Thanks much. Me speaks Engish a litle.

I'm thinking I'll get a PS3 for myself, and a whole lot of Christmas presents for family. A few navigation systems, wii games and *perhaps* a laptop.

Stretch Hummer Limo at 3:15am... I wonder how the mpg compares to my hybrid... :cool:

[freebieaddict]

A hummer stretch limo? Wonder how they would have accomidated my handicapped mother if she had won?

I've called a car service before and they refused her because she'd handicapped and they had no CAR, only vans and SUVs that she couldn't get into (she can get into a car) I thought that was illegal to refuse service to someone based on handicap but they did!

[juggernuts]

Black Friday shopping has been a family tradition for nearly fifteen years. As a proud-parent of four beautiful boys, the holidays are really expensive. Therefore, finding the best bang for the buck is a necessity for holiday shopping. Black Friday is an ordinary day turned extraordinary.
As my children have grown older, so has the importance of being together. All they want for Christmas is to spend the holidays as a family. Thus, our Black Friday tradition has grown stronger. It has shifted from an extraordinary day of savings to a family’s saving grace. Black Friday has become a day the entire family anticipates.
Black Friday has become a game that the whole family enjoys. We begin planning for the big day several weeks prior. As Black Friday approaches, we each write a fictionalized character with individual tasks and place them in jar.
After we have our Thanksgiving dinner, we draw characters from the jar and carefully exercise our roles. Similar to a George Clooney heist film, everyone is assigned an equally important part. The creativity of each character never ceases to amaze me and we have a hysterical time watching each other. We have a lot of fun preparing and executing the perfect Black Friday.
It is an inevitable fact that our children will grow up to have lives of their own. Slowly, we grow apart and the chances we have to spend together decrease. Every opportunity given to spend with our children is a blessing. Black Friday has given us an extra chance to be with our loved ones and has brought my family closer together during the holiday season.



What do you think? this is my rough draft, i didnt save my final copy (this one is 272 words) anyways, i was competeing for portland. As i stated before, i welcome critisism.

[verik]

too late mate... its over

[freebieaddict]

Jugger -- def. better than the winner, but as another loser, my advice would have been to take out some of the "Black Friday" -- seemed a little repetitive to me, and to put a little more about shopping in there -- even if it's not really how you usually spend BF! And looking at the winners, possibly some mis-use of homophones and poor spelling might have helped too. ;)

A little closer critique would be--

'beautiful' is not quite the word I'd use for boys (I'm sure they are in your eyes, but to me beautiful is more of a descriptive word for girls) -- rambunctious maybe? charming?
"bang for the buck" is a cliche which I try to avoid using in a contest entry -- maybe the BEST money can BUY?

[juggernuts]

well, thank you. i understand what you mean about being redundant, that was something i changed in my final as well as removing beautiful to reduce the word count. i was hoping to appeal to people who have children. Anyways, thanks for your input.

[freebieaddict]

Hopefully you can win something next time you enter an essay contest. :)

[juggernuts]

Also, i was thinking of putting more about shopping in there, but i was trying to be more creative. I should have mentioned how great Besy Buy is since it seems that most, if not all the essays mention it. anyways, there is always next year and reading the winners essays will give me some direction.
I am not trying to say i should of won, i am sure there are plenty of essays that are so much better. I just would like to see justice served for the people who should have won (even if it wasnt me). That is what gets me the most. later and congrats to all the winners.

[juggernuts]

Hopefully you can win something next time you enter an essay contest. :)
Thank you, you have been so kind and understanding. this is actually my first essay contest, kinda a disapointment. I really enjoy to write and should do it more to keep me up to standards. good luck in the future.

[bluebarron]

so, let's hear about the experience the winners had

[themoleculoman]

lol, there were none :)

[BeantownMBA]

Hey, all - sorry to keep you waiting. The experience was pretty special. The fun was more in telling people, and inviting family/friends to attend (I was given 3 guests to accompany me). I honestly felt a twinge of guilt, cutting a ginormous line of people - but I felt better, knowing that my black friday items were brought in seperately, beforehand, and I wasn't 'stealing' them from other people, who were waiting in line.

The stretch hummer picked us up at 3am. We were given a camcorder to film the event, which had clips pieced into this (look under the post on 12/11):

http://www.bestbuyholidayrituals.com/blog/page/2

We were 'pampered' outside of the store, with snacks, drinks, foot/back/neck massagers (homedics products) though we mostly hid in the limo from the bitter New England weather, until the store opened. We were allowed in the store 30 minutes early, and given $1k to spend - plus as much of our own $$$ as we wanted, of course. And spend, we did! My girlfriend and I did our xmas shopping for each other and for our families. We exited the store shortly after the onslot of people entered.

The event was followed, at least for me, by a call from Business Week:
http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/nov2008/db20081130_749898.htm

The event for me was fabulous - not for the pomp, or they money - though that was spectacular - but for the stories. This Christmas, I get to tell people about *how* I got their presents. It was very special.

After the shopping, as we all piled back into the limo, it was brought to my attention that all we had been pampered with - the best buy folding chairs, massagers, video (Wall-E, in my case), snacks, drinks, et. al. had been given to us, as well - so we have a smattering of products throughout our home to remind us of the event. It was, for me, an experience for the ages.

I with you all the *best of luck* in applying next year! It was a special occasion - and I hope you all get such an experience.

Thanks, all, for your interest!

[dronewolf]

Hey, all - sorry to keep you waiting. The experience was pretty special. The fun was more in telling people, and inviting family/friends to attend (I was given 3 guests to accompany me). I honestly felt a twinge of guilt, cutting a ginormous line of people - but I felt better, knowing that my black friday items were brought in seperately, beforehand, and I wasn't 'stealing' them from other people, who were waiting in line.

The stretch hummer picked us up at 3am. We were given a camcorder to film the event, which had clips pieced into this (look under the post on 12/11):

http://www.bestbuyholidayrituals.com/blog/page/2

We were 'pampered' outside of the store, with snacks, drinks, foot/back/neck massagers (homedics products) though we mostly hid in the limo from the bitter New England weather, until the store opened. We were allowed in the store 30 minutes early, and given $1k to spend - plus as much of our own $$$ as we wanted, of course. And spend, we did! My girlfriend and I did our xmas shopping for each other and for our families. We exited the store shortly after the onslot of people entered.

The event was followed, at least for me, by a call from Business Week:
http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/nov2008/db20081130_749898.htm

The event for me was fabulous - not for the pomp, or they money - though that was spectacular - but for the stories. This Christmas, I get to tell people about *how* I got their presents. It was very special.

After the shopping, as we all piled back into the limo, it was brought to my attention that all we had been pampered with - the best buy folding chairs, massagers, video (Wall-E, in my case), snacks, drinks, et. al. had been given to us, as well - so we have a smattering of products throughout our home to remind us of the event. It was, for me, an experience for the ages.

I with you all the *best of luck* in applying next year! It was a special occasion - and I hope you all get such an experience.

Thanks, all, for your interest!

Holy crap that was kool, glad you won man.:bounce:

[CoolDon]

Holy Cow...

[psnarula]

Very cool. thanks for sharing.