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6 Christmas Shopping Tips to Consider in the Year 2020
Christmas is a busy season, so Christmas shopping needs a great deal of planning to get what you need in the most efficient yet affordable way. There are a variety of opportunities for holiday shoppers, including stores, catalogs and the internet. Below are 6 Christmas Shopping tips that you should consider.
Shopping Tip #1: Be the Early Bird
If you are heading out to the mall this year, have your shopping list ready. It is a good idea to shop early in the season because, if you wait too long, that perfect gift may already be gone. As they say “The early bird catches the worm”.
Shopping Tip #2: Be Polite
The holidays are extremely busy and store employees are working overtime, so be patient as you wait for assistance. The best and simple free gift to give away is the show of kindness and being considerate. There is no better way to do that than being polite.
This does not only apply to shopping; it is a good opportunity to teach the young ones to show compassion and be polite. For instance table manners and sharing the little they have with others.
Shopping Tip #3: Layaway or Purchase by installment
If you have a big list, but not quite a budget to match, consider a layaway or placing a deposit to hold on of the goods before the purchase date. Many stores offer a convenient installment plan, which would allow you to make payments up until Christmas. It saves you from having to charge up credit card bills or spend a lot of pocket money all at once, and ensures the item you want is kept on hold. A good way to get what you want on budget.
Find Stores with Layaway Plans Below:
Shopping Tip #4: Shop Online
If you do decide to shop on the internet this year, it will save you a lot of time standing time in line at the mall and it’s the best way now the Rona is here.
You can literally shop worldwide with the click of a button. Browse photos, compare prices, read customer reviews and see a huge variety of products without having to leave home.
Best of all, in some cases, you won’t even have to pay sales tax on internet orders. Some stores offer free shipping, quantity discounts and all kids of other incentives to lure you into their site. Check out Our Giftymz Shop for a number of free Shipping gifts.
In addition, several televised shopping networks have websites in which they offer an easy payment program on select items.
This means that you make one payment, using a credit/debit card, and the product ships out to you immediately. The remaining payments are billed to your credit card, until the item is paid in full, for the specified number of months.
Below are some of the popular televised shopping Channels in the US:
Create and Craft Gem Shopping Network
Shopping Tip #5: Place Your Catalog Orders Early
If you are shopping from a catalog this year, be sure to place the order early. The most popular items sell out first, so get your order placed and, on their way, as soon as possible. There is no need to wait for a catalog to arrive in the mail because you can log on to the internet and find many catalog companies online with product photos, descriptions, size charts and special internet only sale prices.
Shopping Tip #6: Buy in Bulk
This sounds like a no brainer but many people miscalculate and realize too late.
If you have a lot of people to buy for, and aren’t exactly certain of their taste, consider buying in bulk. You can purchase a nice package of scented soaps, divide them up into multiple gifts and present them with a beautiful bow wrapped around the glass jar. These types of gifts are ideal if you have teachers, doctors, co-workers or other special people that you want to wish a Merry Christmas. This year due to the corona soap gifts are well appreciated.
Another great idea is to purchase small Christmas tins and several bags of assorted miniature candies. Divide the candies up into each tin and present them with a beautiful bow on top. These are ideal gifts because they are thoughtful, but also budget conscious.
To save time you can purchase a pre-designed tin similar to the one described, but you will get a much better deal if you make your own. As an advantage, you get to decide which candy to include, which isn’t always the case with pre-packaged gifts.
If you liked the Christmas shopping tips or if you have anything to add or subtract, let us know in the comments.
Happy Christmas shopping!
