I have gone to a couple shop hops and i just don't get it...I know the purpose is to get us into the shops and buy stuff, but why do in such a flurry....from the ones I have done...there isn't anything great for me at these shops that I can't buy any day of the week..and the give-aways aren't worth the effort to pick them up usually. Both I did gave out some kind of paper instructions on a how to do. So, beside having a nice time with friends...what does this do for you?