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"It's the traditional first day of Christmas holiday shopping," says Amy Spain, executive director of the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau. In a phone interview with the Straight, she explains that while most stores are closed for American Thanksgiving on November 25, many reopen <a href="http://www.coatanea.fr/" / rel="nofollow">moncler pas cher</a> <a href="http://www.coatanea.fr/" / rel="nofollow">moncler paris</a> with a bang before sunrise the next day, the start of a weekendlong frenzy. That includes the stores at Seattle Premium Outlets, located about two hours south of Vancouver near Marysville, Washington; <a href="http://www.coatanea.fr/" / rel="nofollow">moncler soldes</a> the shops at Everett Mall, about 10 minutes further south down the I5; and the ones at Alderwood Mall, another 15 minutes toward Seattle.

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"It's become a festival atmosphere," Rothstein says of the annual Midnight Madness sale, noting that everyone from groups of girlfriends to young families to seniors turns out. "This is shopping for the experienced bargain hunter. People come with lists, game plans, water bottles."You get some of the savviest shoppers at this event."

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"The key is to do your homework," Rothstein says. Sign up online for the free VIP club that entitles you to printable coupons, and come with a strategy. Rothstein also advises wearing comfortable shoes that are easy to slip on and off, as well as layers such as a tank top so that you can bypass the change room.