line over the weekend up from 212 million last year. and many of those who braved the crazed crowds, weren't even shopping for others. >> 44% of consumers told us that they have only really bought for themselves so far. >> reporter: that leaves lots of stockings still to stuff. >> as the consumer spends and momentum coming out of holiday, very well will likely and usually does create growth the following year as well. >> reporter: already, more than 1/3 of sales were made on line. and analysts say that's an indication of much more to come. abc news, new york. >> spend americans, spend. the cost of the gifts in the 12 days of christmas, it hit a record. all 364 items repeated in the carol's verses would cost $101,000, up 4.5% since last year. the price of