Pooja LodhiaHOUSTON (KTRK) -- "Super Saturday" is what retailers have dubbed the Saturday before Christmas, but local shoppers making a last-minute dash to the stores ran into some trouble. With just three days until Christmas, shoppers are packing into stores.
"It's just so many people everywhere all the time," shopper Emily Austin said.
It was so many people that some local retailers' credit card systems have been crashing.
We spoke with several managers who say they were unable to issue gift cards for much of the day because of unprecedented demand.
"I think it is crazier this year than last," shopper Katia Mazzone said. "I've noticed a difference."
Retailers we spoke to said the gift card problems had cleared up by Saturday night, but it's hard to tell what will happen as people continue their last-minute shopping.
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