This news just in from Best Buy:
For many families across the country, getting out early on the day after Thanksgiving is an important annual tradition. That’s why Best Buy celebrates the Black Friday tradition this year by recognizing 25 shoppers through its Black Friday VIP contest, launching today.
Best Buy is looking for consumers in 25 cities to share how Black Friday shopping is an important holiday tradition for them and their family, and what kinds of rituals they have to make the morning after Thanksgiving an enjoyable kick off to the holiday season. Consumers can submit stories on www.AskABlueShirt.net/blackfridayvip from October 29, 2008 – November 18, 2008. One winner in each market will be notified by November 24.
One winner from each of the twenty-five eligible markets will win a $1,000 Best Buy Gift Card and full VIP treatment including: a limousine ride to and from the designated Best Buy store below, on-site pampering and prizes for the winner and up to three guests, early admittance into the store at 4:30 a.m., and the opportunity to purchase up to four doorbusters. Each winner will also receive a Pure Digital Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder to document the Black Friday VIP experience. Some limitations apply. Full contest rules are available on www.AskABlueShirt.net/blackfridayvip.