Hi friends,
I just entered this contest myself, but they are looking for several winners. I thought you might have something to offer. I've cut and pasted the details below.

Win $5,000 just for your love of shopping!

Are you a shopping fanatic? Is the day after Thanksgiving, your favorite part of the holiday weekend? Do you prepare in advance, create a plan of action and ensure you are first in line for the sales? If so, we are looking for you. All you have to do is share your tips for tackling the day after Thanksgiving shopping and you could win a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an overnight shopping spree in Chicago at one of America’s favorite retailers, receive VIP treatment and get a jumpstart on holiday shopping with $5,000 in Sears Gift Cards.

To enter, send a short essay of 100 to 200 words describing your day after Thanksgiving shopping strategies along with your name, complete address, date of birth, daytime and home telephone numbers with area code, and e-mail address shoppingfanatics@edelmanevents.com. All applications must be received on October 29, 2004. For Official Rules, visit:
http://www.searsmedia.com/aboutsears...ping_rules.htm Valid in only the following markets: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Miami, San Diego, Detroit, Boston, San Francisco and Philadelphia.