Archive for November 23, 2009
Holiday shopping Tips
By Getachew Teklu
With Christmas only 3 weeks away, it’s time to start getting our act ready for holiday shopping! Below are a collection of shopping tips so we can enjoy a happy, sensible and responsible Christmas! 
Make a Shopping List – Write down everyone that you plan to buy a gift for and how much you plan to spend. It’s not just to save money, it’s so you don’t miss anyone too!
- Be Patient and Look for Deals – The bad economy means that all retailers are marking down their merchandise in a huge way. Shop around at different stores and chances are you will find what you are looking for at a lower price!
- Plan Ahead – Make sure you call the store to see if the item you want to buy is in stock. Otherwise, you would’ve wasted your time and gas!
- Organize Your Trip – Group your gift list into different categories and plan your route. Trust me; it will save you so much time!
- Buy Online – If you still haven’t bought anything online before, you are missing out because online retailers like www.ibexmarket.com often give huge discounts! Remember to also calculate shipping into the total price before committing (better yet, find one that offers free shipping).
- Don’t Buy More than You Need – Never fall for those offers that seem like a bargain but need you to buy additional products. If you need only one, never go for the “buy one get one free” offers!
- Clip Coupons – Go out of your way to find coupons. It might be a hassle but it is time well spent!
- Find Alternatives – When a similar product goes on sale, try to see if the savings is worth the trade-off. Sometimes, the product on sale might be selling for less and be even better than the one you were going to get!
- Gift Receipts – Always ask for one just in case!
- Get the Items Shipped ASAP – It’s the holiday season so shipping may take longer than usual. Remember to get everything shipped to you in ample time or you might not have a gift to give during Christmas!
- Beware of Your Belongings – Holiday shopping usually means long lineups and crowded malls. Watch your belongings and be careful!
- Try Using Only Cash – If you know that you are those people who can’t control yourself, use cash! Having a limited supply of funds will surely help tone down the spending!
- Credit Cards Might Be Good Also – If you use your credit card, find one that has the best reward program for retail goods!
- Reward Points – Remember your reward points? Maybe you can use some of it to get some gift cards this year to buy gifts!
- An Activity Could Be Worth Even More – Gifts are not just tied to an item! It could be a favor, an event or an experience so use your imagination!
- Taking the Experience a Step Further – Perhaps it makes more sense for you and your friend to go out on a dinner or trip together instead of buying each other a gift! It could be more fun and more financially sensible at the same time!
- Don’t Buy Extended Warranty – Instead, buy the product with a credit card that offers double the warranty period.
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