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How To Shop For Gifts Smartly

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It is that time of year again when you are readying yourself to buy gifts for your

pals, family, and colleagues. Not only is shopping for gifts a source of stress, it can

also cost you a lot of money if you are not mindful. Below are some ideas to help

you avoid wasting time, energy, and money when shopping for gifts to give out

over the holidays.

Purchase a few of the same product

If you are like most people, you have more than one group of persons to buy gifts

for - colleagues, loved ones, your pals, your youngsters’ teachers and baby sitters.

Rather than stressing yourself by contemplating about what to get for each

recipient on your list, why not purchase a widely loved product. Not only is it

stress-free, buying in bulk will help save you money. Do not concern yourself

about buddies finding out that you gave them the same merchandise. If the gift is

awesome, they wouldn't care at all.

Buy something useful

As opposed to getting something “fun,” spend your money on a gift that the

recipient can or would actually utilize. Case in point, you can give a DVD of their

favorite actors or a durable kitchen implement to someone who likes to cook.

Buy online

Before, holiday shopping meant competing with thousands of people on Black

Friday. Nowadays, if you wish to save money without having to be squeezed and

elbowed along the way, give some thought to buying on the internet on Cyber

Monday. Cyber Monday 2012 deals will cover everything from electronic devices,

household appliances, home improvement goods, cosmetics, clothing, toys, and

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even vacation deals. Since the inception of Cyber Monday in in 2005, many

merchants who in the beginning didn't offer online shopping during Black Fridays

now do so so that they can improve their sales. So if you cannot wait for Cyber

Monday, check your favorite retailer websites on Black Friday. In addition, free

shipping is common for online transactions, further cutting expenses.

Give gift certificates

Many people are discouraged from giving gift certificates because these are too

straightforward, and thus might give a sense that not much thought went into the

gift. But, if you purchase gift cards

for an item that the intended

recipient will surely enjoy, it will be

surely appreciated. In addition, a gift

certificate is often more pleasant

than an expensive gift that will

eventually end up unused or in the donations pile. If you have joined loyalty

programs in a retail store that you and your pal frequently shops in, you may just

be able to purchase gift cards with points you have accumulated over the year or

get these gift cards for much less than their face value. Make sure to include a

handwritten letter to your gift card to add a genuine and personal touch.