Top tips for savvy shopping this season
As we head out on the annual shopping splurge here are some tips that might save you some time and money:
Instead of being faced with a massive credit card bill after Christmas, set a budget now and stick to it. Decide who you need to buy for and how much you plan to spend on each.
Choose your gifts in advance. Write down gift ideas for individual people. That way, you won’t be fussing around the shops in a panic as your deadline looms.
Shop while you go - it also makes life a little bit easier to pick up gifts as you go - and this again avoids a massive output the day before Christmas. Always have gift ideas in mind and that way you might just happen upon them when you least expect it,
Check the returns policy, especially when shopping for clothes This is very important in case you get products that don’t meet your requirements, as each store has different policies.
If you’re hoping to buy a really popular product, then the earlier the better! Certain products might be in short supply so if you think this might be the case, be sure to pre-order!
It might sound like a no brainer, but before buying something be as sure as possible that your gift is the right one. What is the point of spending your hard earned money on something that will be thrown in a corner. So do some investigative work beforehand.