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Crowds flock to Boxing Day sales

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There’s the Test and the Sydney to Hobart, but it wouldn't be an Australian Boxing Day without our other national sport: Shopping.

Australians are expected to splurge more than $2 billion on Boxing Day sales, and if predictions pan out, it'll be the highest amount spent in one day.

In 2013, shoppers spent $1.9 billion on Boxing Day.

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Some eager shoppers actually camped outside department stores in Melbourne, lining up as early as 7.30pm the night before.

To get a glimpse of just how fanatical Aussies are about the unofficial “Boxing Day sport”, watch the full video.

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