Thousands of anxious shoppers set their alarm clocks earlier than usual this morning for Boxing Day deals.
Most of the retail giants like Future Shop and Superstore opened up at 6 a.m.
Hundreds lined up overnight, but one couple had an innovative way to make it first inside a store without camping out.
The first couple in line for Future Shop on Robson Street paid their friends 75 dollars to stand in line since 11 p.m. – and then they showed up earlier in the morning.
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Many took advantage of Boxing Day deals even before it official started.
General Manager Dan Christie said Future Shop’s online discounts began on Christmas Eve, but many people still chose to shop in-person on Boxing Day.
“Our baskets are almost all gone,” he said.
Even those who wished for better discounts managed to pick up something. Sydney Robinson settled for a plaid shirt at a packed clothing store after paying just $5 less than full price.
Tanja Milosevic left Future Shop carrying a Nintendo Wii U for her young son, even though she had hoped for more than just $50 off the $300-console.
“It’s still expensive…but I needed a present for him for Christmas,” she said, referring to Christmas in Serbia, which is on Jan. 7.
People did not line up overnight for clothing retail stores in downtown Vancouver, but lineups started to form as the day passed.
Retailers are hoping they’ll reverse last year’s disappointing December sales. According to Statistics Canada retail sales plunged in December 2012 by 2.1 per cent.
– With files from Canadian Press
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