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Christmas Shopping: Bargains For You!
by: Matthew C. Keegan
This Christmas season promises to be one filled with exceptional
sales and across the board bargains for eager shoppers.
With fuel prices running high, interest rates climbing,
and consumer sentiment mixed, merchants know that they
must slash prices in order to move merchandise. Let’s
take a look at some of the types of sales certain to greet
price conscious shoppers this holiday season.
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Inexpensive Christmas Gifts
by: Rick Chapo
The holidays are quickly approaching, which means it’s
time to buy gifts. If you’re a little light on funds,
following are ideas for inexpensive Christmas gifts.
If you’re low on funds heading into the holidays,
stress becomes a problem. Don’t sweat it. Here are
some inexpensive Christmas gifts that will be hits with
everyone.
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Christmas Shopping
6 Great Online Christmas Shopping
Tips
by: Rosie Fletcher
Christmas shopping is no longer confined to the local
mall or an annual catalog that happens to find it‘s
way into your mailbox. Thanks to advanced technology,
there is literally a whole world of shopping at your fingertips.
The internet has revolutionized the way people shop and,
besides, what better way to do your Christmas shopping
than from the comfort of your own home. No longer must
we suit up and weather the harsh winter days in the hopes
of checking a few names off of our Christmas list. The
store aisles, as we know them, are crowded and hectic.
But now, many store aisles are becoming virtual, a shopping
cart is something you fill with images of a product and
a checkout is something that you click on to confirm your
order. Things have changed a lot in the past years and
I wonder how many of us couldn’t even imagine what
life would be like without the convenience of shopping
on the internet. There are several tips for online Christmas
shopping, which can make the experience a smooth and pleasant
one.
Online Christmas Shopping Tip #1: Be prepared
It’s a good idea to start your shopping with a complete
list. This will save you both time and money with having
to go back and place a separate order later on. With most
online stores, you pay a flat shipping fee. In some cases,
if you spend a certain amount of money on your order,
the shipping and handling fee is waived. It’s always
best to get everything you want, all at once, to save
on shipping. Before you commit to buying from one store,
shop around and compare prices on both the product and
shipping.
Online Christmas Shopping Tip #2: The early bird gets
the gift
If you want to get the best selection, begin your holiday
shopping early. Internet stores generally carry large
quantities of every item, but even they can sell out.
As Christmas draws near, it becomes more difficult to
find the exact item that you’re looking for. There’s
nothing like finding the perfect item and seeing the words,
‘Sold Out’ written under the price.
Online Christmas Shopping Tip #3: Shop Safe
When ordering anything online, check product reviews if
available. Always shop secured websites because you will
be entering your credit card, or banking information,
for payment. You don’t want your financial information
accessed by anyone else, which is why all secured websites
let you know how they protect your data.
Online Christmas Shopping Tip #4: Wrap it up
If you’re like most, there’s not a lot of extra
time around the holidays. If you need to save some time
on wrapping, most online stores offer a gift wrapping
service for a small fee. At some point during the ordering
process, you may be asked if you would like to add gift
wrap or a name tag. It’s as easy as the click of
a button, which is much easier than trying to tie the
perfect bow.
Online Christmas Shopping Tip #5: Check Delivery Dates
When placing your order, check to make sure that the item
is in stock or will be delivered in time for Christmas.
Many times, especially near the holidays, items will go
on a backorder status. It’s not uncommon for an advanced
order item to have a delivery date of January, so be sure
to check the status of the items in your shopping cart,
along with their expected delivery dates. Not only that,
but it’s also a good idea to check on the company’s
shipping policy and delivery time for in-stock items.
Online Christmas Shopping Tip #6: Christmas Cards?
With all the stuff going on in December it's easy to forget
to send out Christmas cards to family and friends. But
if you forget to send traditional Christmas cards in time
all is not lost. In fact, there are some great sites and
services online that will send your christmas cards out
for you (saving you precious time). You can find services
that are both free and paid, and services that send both
digital and tradition paper Christmas cards.
About The Author
Rosie Fletcher
For some great Christmas card related resources check
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