With the holidays nearby, shopping is on the card. Here are some tips which you can use to buy gift for your loved ones within the budget you plan.
Make a list
Smart shoppers always prepare a list before they go out for shopping. Prepare a list. Plan well in advance what you will buy once you are in store. This will save you from impulse purchase.
Plan your expenses
Decide well in advance how much you will spend on the gifts. Prepare a list and write the name of each member for whom you want to purchase the gift. Write the maximum amount that you wish to spend on the gift next to the name of the person. Then write down the different type of gift that you can purchase within this limit.
Search online stores
Shopping online is convenient. Visit the online stores and see what they have for you. Find out the discount schemes offered for the different items of your interest.
Compare the prices in different stores
Compare the price of the items of interest in different stores. There are different sites online which offer this service. By comparing the prices you can manage to get some of the best gifts at very affordable prices.
Start early
Start well in advance around a month or so to avoid the last minute panic related to shipping of the gifts.
Inform yourself of the shopping policy
Find out the details of the shopping policy of the store from where you plan to buy the gifts. Get the details of how the gifts are shipped and how long it takes for the gift to be delivered to the specified destination. Also inquire about the return or exchange policy of the store.
Sign up for emails
Visit the online stores and sign for the email alerts about the new items being introduced in the store, the discounts and concessions offers and early bird sales offers. Also ask your friends to inform you about such offers. Share the information with your friends and family members so that you don't miss the attractive offers and schemes.
Look for the discount schemes
Find out about the discount schemes and concessions, group discounts and rebates at the stores. Search for the free shipping offers or discounts on shipping of the purchase items. Consider the bargain offers. Look out for buy one get one free offers. Find out about the coupons.
Send postcards
Postcards and e-greetings are more economical than the regular cards. You can express your greetings the same way with these cards and still stay within your budget.
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