HUMMELS WHARF — “Agent” Evan Newton said The Geek Squad, whose services include setting up home theaters and fixing computers, had requests for six jobs the day after Christmas — plenty to keep them busy.

The business operates out of the Monroe Marketplace Best Buy, which is celebrating its first Christmas in the area, and was seeing a lot of foot traffic on Friday.

Nancy Cowder, of Sunbury, watched as her kids, 8-year-old Emmaline and 6-year-old Cameron, banged away at a virtual drum set game in the store. “They got a Wii for Christmas,” she said. “We’re here for Wii accessories.” She held in her hands the accessories they had already found.

The kids also received some money for Christmas, so they were making their rounds at other stores in the marketplace to find what they wanted.

The family was one among many who were spending their gift cards, returning gifts, or making exchanges the day after Christmas.

“A couple of people were waiting in line to come in,” said Jeff Matweecha, assistant manager. Many were spending their gift cards at the store early in the morning, he said.

The gift cards were a big hit, according to Justin Martina, a worker at Best Buy. “We sold a lot before Christmas,” he said. “I think people run out of (gift) ideas and then just buy gift cards.”

As people spend their gift cards, the stores often rely on the additional money they spend while they are out and about shopping. “Very rarely does a customer come in with a $25 gift card and spend $25 or $20. Usually it’s a little more. That’s what we’re hoping for.”