10 Christmas Shopping do's and Don'ts ...

Christmas is definitely a time for joy and lots of shopping! The malls are decorated with trees and streamers fill the air. But before you get the cash registers to ring, read these tips so you can come home as a happy customer.
Christmas shopping do’s:

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Brand Matters

Shop at good quality stores. Christmas is a time to buy gifts for others, so you don’t want to buy cheap goods that will last only a few months. Look for durable items that will remind your recipient of your love throughout the coming year.

Stay Safe

If you’re buying online; be sure that the website has SSL technology. You definitely want your credit card information to stay secure. Further, if you don’t receive your purchased item, you can contest the charge.

Make a List

One way to save money this Christmas would be to prepare a list well in advance. Don’t head out to the store only with your credit card in hand. Impulse shopping can keep you up at night worrying about bills!

Special Wrapping

Christmas gifts are more than just gifts. They reflect the sentiments of the giver. So save a little money to wrap up your gift in a special way. You can even add a customized note to each family member.

Discounts

They can be found at almost every store. Make best use of them! Keep your eyes open for a good bargain. However, don’t compromise on quality!

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Christmas shopping don’ts:

Famous Quotes

Happiness depends upon ourselves.

Aristotle

Avoid Weekends

If you want to avoid bumping shoulders with every other shopper then go shopping on a weekday - preferably in the morning. Salespeople are a lot friendlier when they don’t have a crowd to handle.

Don’t Limit Your Choice

So you’ve made a list of items to be bought, but you can’t find one or two. What do you do? Plan for this in advance by writing a back up gift option on your list. This will save you a lot of time especially if you’re shopping for a large number of people.

Don’t Lose Receipts

Save all the receipts from your Christmas shopping expedition. You may need it later, when your gift turns out to be faulty or has a missing part. Your gift recipient will be glad you can get a replacement.

Don’t Wrap Right Away

Check your item thoroughly before you thrown on the fancy wrapping paper. Also remember to remove the price tag and other purchase particulars.

Don’t Wait

Christmas shopping doesn’t need to be restricted to December. Shop when something catches your fancy. You can store it away for Christmas day!

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Christmas is def a holiday where you want to make sure you get a quality gift. I was at one store yesterday trying to find an ornament for someone special and I couldn't believe the poor quality at that one store. But I know where I def will be going because I found great ornaments there last year! Great list...Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone! :)

I miss Christmas. How many days to go?

I didnt realize there are dos and donts when shopping for Christmas. Nice post.

i agree with everything this article has to say...and most of the time i commit a christmas shopping don't because i'm always at the last minute with everything. I wish everyone Happy Shoppings and a Merry Christmas! ~PEACE&LOVE

Making use of these Christmas shopping "don'ts" would leave the shopper not noticing any of the hustle-and-bustle of the shopping season. It would make the whole process a relaxing ordeal. This would be beneficial for some, but others would want to take part in their usual procedure of rushing through time to get a certain item or two.

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