PRECISION PLANNING FOR SALES
ANY self-respecting Boxing Day sale-aholic plans their bargain hunting quest with military precision, rising at the crack of dawn to hit the shops with a categorised shopping list clutched in hand.
The once-a-year sale is a bargain hunter’s paradise, but there are traps.
Do you really need that $13 turquoise turtleneck? Will you regret your $600 Kmart haul the next day? Is that purple puffy jacket really a bargain at $300?
Dorelle Coulter of Clear Island Waters said it was important to plan exactly what’s on your shopping list ahead of time.
“This year I’m looking for a mother of the bride dress,” she said.
“I’ll probably go to David Jones or Myer first ... it’s important to get there really early and wear comfy shoes if you’re wanting to bag a bargain.
“I usually go to Robina Town Centre because it’s close to home and you don’t have to pay for parking.”
TIPS FOR BOXING DAY SURVIVAL
• Set yourself a budget and stick to it.
• Don’t forget about online sales.
• Wear comfortable shoes and clothes easily removed for trying on outfits.
• Bring a shoulder bag so both your hands are free.
• Don’t get sucked in by overpriced items that are still not cheap at 30-50 per cent off. (A $1100 jacket knocked down to $900 is still an investment.)