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Patch Question: What Gift Would You/Have You Waited on Line for Hours to Get?

How far would you go to get the hot item?

In the early 1980s, the Cabbage Patch Kids were among the most sought after gift. In the mid-90s Beanie Babies were all the craze. Tickle-Me-Elmo was nearly impossible to get 10 years ago.

And just five years ago, Nintendo made its comeback with the Wii gaming system.

Each year there seems to be that one highly coveted item. What lengths would you go to get this your hands on one of these goodies?

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