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August 30, 2018

The Inside Scoop On Modern Christmas Shopping

The Christmas sales season is coming upon us, and it is time to get ready for Christmas shopping 21st century style. Unlike our parents and grandparents that had to wait in line at local stores or malls to find that absolutely perfect gift for their loved one, we have technology at our fingertips. No more stressing if the store has run out of that ideal kid’s toy or if that ugly Christmas sweater comes in the right size. Now we pop online, armed with a few handy apps.

Online Christmas Shopping Lists

Out of the perfect Christmas gift ideas? No worries. You can quickly zoom online and find handy lists and photos of the best gifts for mom, dad, or your kids. These usually link to online stores that sell these holiday products and may provide helpful videos. Not only that, with a few clicks of the button you can find the same item in different sizes or at a better price. Don’t underestimate the power of Top 10 Christmas Gift lists.

Coupons Coupons Everywhere!

Love shopping? Love saving money? Then install a coupon app on your phone or computer. These handy apps will send you a helpful alert when the holiday gift you are buying is a little less expensive on another site.

Sign up for coupon sites to receive helpful customized coupons in your inbox. Even social media sites will include great store codes to save ten, twenty, or even fifty percent off on certain items! If you are worried about spam, just be sure to unsubscribe after the holiday season. Some favorite sites include PricePal, Honey, Smartsaver, and SwagBucks. And don’t forget the power of the rebate – getting cash back for buying great products!

The Power of a Good Review

Before you click on that gadget or book, check out the customer reviews. Not sure what home appliance or tool to buy your loved one? Then take a moment to check out the ratings and customer reviews online. While some of these reviews can be fake reviews, the vast majority of them will be legitimate comments, ratings, and complaints from genuine customers. Check to see if there is way to verify the review on the site. Then look over the reviews. It can be helpful to group the reviews from Best to Worst ratings, or vice a versa.

If an item has seventy-five great reviews, four stars or more, and ten bad reviews, it might be the item for you. However, always read a few of the bad reviews. Sometimes an item, like a child’s toy, may be a great toy for a toddler or boring for a twelve-year-old. Or maybe there is a problem with the product that doesn’t affect most customers, but might affect your loved one. For example, a product is best for those that are very active, but might not be ideal for someone with physical limitations or limited eyesight. Be well-informed before purchasing the gift.

As Easy as 1-2-3

The best part about Christmas shopping online is that it saves you time! No more wasting gas and money driving around town looking for that perfect gift. Instead you can search for it quickly. And if you want to find unique handmade presents for Christmas, you can search any number of sites of artists, writers, and artisans who create beautiful handcrafted items like scarfs, handbags, poetry books, portraits, and more. Enjoy the ease of modern shopping this holiday season.

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