1. Make a list : It’s easy to get carried away when shopping for Christmas presents on the high street, and impulse purchases can quickly see spending spiral upwards. Be organised and make a list – this will keep you focused on buying the items you need.
2. Shop around : Whether looking for presents online or in-store, it’s really important that people hunt around for the best price. If you’re looking at items in a department store, for example, you should always go directly to the brand’s own website to see if they are selling it any cheaper.
3. The internet is your friend : The best deals aren’t always online, but it’s essential that Christmas shoppers use search engines to check and compare prices. If you see an item you want to buy in-store, have a look and see if there’s someone online who might be selling it cheaper – but make sure the delivery costs are not too high and that the seller will definitely get it to you in time for the big day.
4. Don’t start too late : One of the most common mistakes people make is to leave their Christmas shopping until the last minute. The risk of doing this is that you don’t give yourself enough time to sniff out the best deals and could therefore pay over the odds for your presents. What’s more, there’s no worse feeling than having the perfect present in mind, only to find that you’ve left it too late and there’s no stock left. Now is the ideal time to start shopping – try to have it wrapped up well before Christmas so you can relax over the festive season.
5. Price isn’t everything : It can be tempting, particularly when you’re struggling to think of the perfect gift idea, to throw money at the problem. But a hefty price tag doesn’t always make for a great present. Don’t get distracted by thinking that you need to buy loved ones expensive things – as cliché as it sounds, it’s the thought that counts.
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