Christmas Shopping Tips 2009
ByCan you believe how close we are to Christmas? Christmas shopping complete? Of course not, or you would not be reading this. I will show you how to eliminate most if not all of your Christmas shopping stress. Giving gifts should be fun and exciting. There is a great possibility that you could have all of your shopping complete in a single afternoon without even leaving your house. Is this possible? Read the rest of the story.
It’s no mystery that shopping online will not only save you time and money. Online Shopping is going to save you the stress that usually accompanies Christmas shopping.
Before you hop online with an aggressive shopping plan, take a few steps to ensure that you don’t break the bank with impulsive buying.
Amazon is always my favorite online shopping place. It’s not because Amazon has the best looking site. It’s because Amazon has partnered with so many top rated companies like Beach Camera and will offer you a better deal than you can get on the retailers home site! Amazon runs on very thin profit margins. Amazon is a large volume retailer like Target and Costco. It’s almost a guarded secret that Amazon offers free shipping and does not charge sales tax!
Amazon uses a one cart shopping system. Make your purchases from thousands of partners and pay with one shopping cart. Just about every order over are eligible for free Super Saver Shipping. If you want an extra in free shopping money, sign up for Amazon’s MasterCard! Thirty dollars more to spend. keep the cash and toss the card in the trash!
Amazon carries everything. This means everything. Gotta be legit and legal. No explanation needed. If Amazon does not offer it, then it’s not sold.
Disorganized or organized shopper? Don’t worry, it does not matter because shopping online is going to make you look like a shopping genius. Even if you are not organized, stick to your budget. If it’s a thousand bucks, stick to it! Nothing hurts worse than paying off your Christmas with your income tax return!
Even though I have talked up Amazon, you may be thinking that is the only place to shop. Definitely not. Do Google searches for online coupons. Most of the time, they are loss leaders and you can score some deals. Place your order only if they offer free shipping and no sales tax. The tax alone will break the bank. I bet dollars for donuts that even our state congressional leaders shop online to avoid sales tax…shh!!!
10 Top Christmas Shopping Tips
- Online shopping is the way to go-forget the malls.
- Go for free shipping offers.
- Make your purchases from sites that do not charge sales tax.
- Use the online gift wrapping services.
- Ship your long distance Christmas gifts from the online retailer (hey, it’s free!)
- Use gift cards and act like you are really smart.
- Search Google for coupons.
- Combine your orders to qualify for free shipping.
- Research products like toys at Matel and Hasbro. Manufacture sites are helpful.
- Choose major retailers when making purchases in case of returns. It’s more efficient.
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