Are you shocked that Christmas is almost here? Have you finished all your Christmas shopping? Of course not, or you would not be reading this. I want to help eliminate most if not all of your Christmas shopping anxieties. Christmas gift giving should be fun and rewarding. I dare say that you could have all of your shopping complete in a single afternoon without even leaving your house. How is this possible? Read what I have to say.
It’s no big secret that people who shop online save money and time. Shopping Online is going to reduce almost all the stress that usually accompanies Christmas shopping.
Don’t become over zealous with your credit and start buying everything that looks like a good deal.
Seems like I always go back and shop at Amazon. It’s not because Amazon has the coolest looking site. It’s because Amazon has partnered with so many top rated companies like Beach Camera and will offer you a better deal than you can get on the retailers home site! Amazon runs on very thin profit margins. Amazon deals in large volumes of merchandise. For most products, the secret is that you will pay sales tax or shipping (some restrictions apply)!
Amazon uses the one cart shopping cart check out. Use just one shopping cart even if making purchases from multiple retailers. The majority of orders over are eligible for free Super Saver Shipping. Amazon will even sweeten the pot for you and give you a credit card pre-loaded with 30 bucks! That’s 30 bucks to spend. Trash the card and keep the card!
Amazon sells everything. This means everything. Of course it’s gotta be legal. No explanation needed. It it’s sold, then Amazon carries it.
Are you a disorganized shopper? At this point, it really will not matter you are going look like a rock star by shopping online. Organized or not, stay on your budget. If it’s a thousand bucks, stick to it! Nothing hurts worse than paying off your Christmas shopping in July!
I have given you so much hype on Amazon that you be thinking that is the only place to shop. No way. Do Google searches for online coupons. Often, they are loss leaders and you can score some killer deals. Check the shipping fees and sales tax before you place an order. The tax alone will eat you alive. I bet that even our state congressional leaders shop online to avoid sales tax…shh!!!
My Top 10 Shopping Tips
- Avoid the malls and do all your shopping online.
- Get the free shipping offers.
- Make your purchases from sites that do not charge sales tax.
- Take advantage of online gift wrapping services.
- Deliver your long distance gifts from the online retailer (hey, it’s free!)
- Use gift cards and act like you are really smart.
- Search online for coupons.
- To qualify for free shipping, combine your orders.
- Go directly to manufactures sites for product research. Manufacture sites are super.
- Stick to buying from the major retailers in case of returns. It’s easier.
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