How Early Christmas Shopping Saves Money and Time

There’s a lot to be gained by wrapping up Christmas shopping by the end of November. Here are a few of my tips that will make this Christmas more affordable and stress-free.   

Shop during Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Tick gifts off the Christmas list on the 24th and 27th of November this year by making the most of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. If you already know what you’re looking for this can be a great way to make savings. In fact, Black Friday is a shopping season in itself these days, with many discounts already on offer. But not every deal is as good as you think, so make sure you do your research and check price comparison sites like CamelCamelCamel.   

Don’t miss out on popular gifts

Every year there’s a most wanted list of gifts - often including the latest toy craze. The chances are the closer you get to the big day the more likely it is to sell out. And nothing is worse than panic buying a most wanted toy at double the price in December! Or even worse - battling the bids on auction sites.  

Make shopping enjoyable

Avoid shops bursting with shoppers, long queues and fighting for car park spaces. Once December hits the festive seasonal shopping trips quickly go from a dream to a nightmare. Getting as much of your shopping completed by the end of November is far less exhausting. You will even have time to reward yourself with a festive coffee…or two!  

Avoid buyer regret

Buying gifts by November avoids last-minute panic buying. When you have time to browse the shops either in person or online you are far less likely to regret your purchase. Use November to check comparison sites and create wish lists of gifts. It’s the best way to avoid overspending and buying something the recipient will love.  

Ensure online orders arrive before Santa

As our love for online shopping continues to grow it puts additional pressure on delivery companies at Christmas time. Previous years have seen several delivery companies struggle to deliver timely parcels to customers. Make sure you are ahead of the chaos and get all your orders placed before the end of November.  

Get ahead on treats and booze

Get all those Christmas chocs and drinks stocked up during November. The supermarkets are filled with special offers and discounts earlier each year. Many of the deals end as soon as December kicks in. Just don’t forget to hide all the goodies from the rest of the family until Christmas!