Many patrons waited an excess of two hours to shop at trading card and Japanese collectible store 888 Collectibles and Japanese toy and plush store Kuma Co.
Black Friday shopping at the University Village Apple Store was disrupted by protesters advocating for Palestinian and Democratic Republic of Congo causes.
After weeks of pushing early deals, retailers in the United States and some other countries tried to seduce customers with promises of bigger discounts.
As Black Friday kicks off, shoppers are gearing up for a day filled with deals and discounts. However, the excitement can also attract criminal activity.