Comments on: 9 Smart Holiday Shopping Tips

By: Fredrick

Fredrick — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:06:19 +0000

@John I agree, it’s hard for many businesses these days that don’t put forth any effort to appeal to online shoppers. As a brick and mortar you should be dependent on both sources of income if you’re going to make it.

By: Sue

Sue — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:51:50 +0000

I’m a paralegal and with everything else going on in my life, shopping online makes the most sense for me. Mom has terrible allergies, and after careful research I found out about something called a vapor steam cleaner. Seems that you can only get one of these online. Sure the stores have cheap imitations, but they are really shabby steam cleaners not vapor cleaners. If you have a loved one who is suffering from allergies this is something you might want to consider. Here is an article I just found about them.

http://www.greenwala.com/commu.....t-Its-Best

Happy holidays!

By: John

John — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:21:16 +0000

Seriously? In a tough economy you are telling people to shop online??? If there is a local store that carries an item you are interested in.. BUY LOCAL. Next time a store closes its doors ask yourself if you purchased any item they sold in those doors online? If so.. you helped negatively impact the local economy. Also, I would not be so quick to say never buy an extended warranty.. yes there are times that the cost may not offset, but in most cases with a reputable company that is offering the service, the item can be replaced or your purchase price refunded for as little as 10% of the original item. Why spend $30 next year when you can basically get that same item, or the newer version for $3? Even if it cost you two to send the item back your still ahead of the game. You should see what is covered and think how you will use the item prior to making a decision

By: Horlic

Horlic — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:35:10 +0000

Shopping online, easy to do price comparisons to find out the cheapest price with just clicking infront computer. Save money on petrol, less pollution, time saving..

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:45:52 +0000

I love shopping online – groceries, music, flowers, fruit gifts, photos, furniture – I buy everything online! …and I always hunt for the best bargain. It sometimes takes me longer to make my final purchase, but when I do, I know i’ve gotten the best deal.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:27:50 +0000

I now do all our grocery shopping online and having initially been skepitcal about it I am won over by the idea. Initially it takes a few hours to set up and create a “Usuals” shopping list but it now takes me 20 mins to do our complete shop and we also save money because I find a e-discount code for free delivery every week. After 12 months of doing grocery shopping online I can honestly say it’s cheaper and the quality of the fresh products are much better than in the phsical store itself, so yes you can save money by shopping online

By: Nicki

Nicki — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:10:36 +0000

I’m with Lynnae on the Cash Christmas. I don’t use my credit card and I carry cash (not even my debit card) when I’m making my Christmas purchases. I’ve also printed out a checklist of items I intend to purchase for Christmas which I keep in my purse for reference. It sounds silly and my mom and sister make fun of me for it, but I don’t care because it really works. Thanks!

By: Momma

Momma — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:28:06 +0000

I definitely agree with shopping online…. I also think shopping at flea markets and thrift stores is also a good idea. You’ll be surprised at how much NEW STUFF you can find there, with tags! Never worn!

Also, making your gifts… Christmas candies are always popular, and are a great gift for family and friends…. nothing beats my mom’s homemade chocolate peanut butter balls…. mmm… (hoping we get some of those this year!)

By: Dawn

Dawn — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:15:07 +0000

Good hints! I started my Christmas budget at the beginning of the year, so I already have my money set aside for the holidays, but that means I have to stick strictly to my budget. I know exactly how much I can spend – and there is no room to go over.

By: That One Caveman

That One Caveman — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:56:48 +0000

A budget is a huge help that many people throw out the window as soon as they walk into the store. Sure, there’s a lot of shiny stuff calling for your attention, but sticking to that budget is the only way to keep a sane spending level.

Thanks for the mention. Our cash-only Christmas is going well so far. We’ve only tapped into a bit, but it’s nice to know exactly how much we have and what we have left to spend.