Fans clamoring for Bieber cutout at local store

Teen superstar Justin Bieber is not for sale — not even for $100.

That's the amount offered by several people for the life-sized cutout of the singing idol that's stationed near the cash registers at the local Goody's Department Store.

The staff has to keep him in a spot where they can easily check to make sure he's still present. A number of giggling girls have threatened to kidnap him.

Others have begged for the Justin image, asking if they can have it once the promotion ends for his "Someday" perfume for females.

Proceeds from the perfume's sale go to charity. Justin says he grew up below the poverty line in his native Canada and wants to help others.

Peggy Samples, a Goody's supervisor here, said gals of all ages -- including grandmothers -- have tried to buy the cutout, and plenty of them have had their photo made with it.

There's not a day that goes by, she said, that someone doesn't make an offer to purchase Justin. They're out of luck, however, as the cutout will be used at least until next spring.

A number of customers have noted that the image is so lifelike, they feel they're being watched as they shop.

Peggy can understand that. After closing hours, she said, it can be a little bit eerie...

Source: The Gleaner