The Tribune

HUNDREDS of eager Black Friday bargain hunters descended on BTC’s store at South West Plaza from early on Friday, with police called to control the surge of shoppers as the doors opened.

BTC’s special ‘door buster’ offer of a free Samsung J2 prime phone with the purchase of $29.99 2G data from 5am to 7am at its Carmichael Road outlet drew such a huge response that the store opened by 4.30am. One shopper, Magaritte Bethel, had been queuing outside the store from Thursday night, the company said.

Such was the throng trying to get in, police officers were called to keep control. The plaza car park was full to overflowing and the crowds continued to be large throughout the morning.

After 7am and until stores close at all BTC locations nationwide, the price became $69.99.