Apple one example of retailers getting ready for Black Friday

I am huge fan of everything Apple. Heck, I even own some Apple stock. But even I would have to agree that this is “obscene:”

Apple is gearing up for tremendous turn-out at its retail stores this black Friday, clearing out Genius Bars for extra checkout space, tripling staffing in most stores, and stocking up on product, sources say.

Retail stores have been getting so much stock (for the day after Thanksgiving sale) lately one source describe the amount simply as “obscene.” At least sixty iPods can be found on the floor alone of most stores at all times, with another one or two hundred in the back. iPod accessories are also being hoarded, with stock of Bose SoundDocks topping 100 in most stores. Stock of Apple desktops and laptops are also at about 150 percent of normal levels, sources say. Think Secret