The holiday season is upon us and that means deals for days! But how do you know how to get the best bang for your buck? Whether you’re shopping for your mom and dad, or your best friend, finding the perfect item at the best price can be difficult. That’s why we’re here to help you get the best deals this season.
Plan Ahead
Every year I always plan to shop for Christmas throughout the year. However, that never seems to happen. Instead, it’s the week before Christmas and I’m banking on Amazon Prime’s 2-day shipping to get me through yet another holiday season.
This year doesn’t have to be that way. Plan ahead by making a list of who you need to buy gifts for and working through that list. Props to you if you get that list done by October! Then decide what you want to get each one of those people based on your budget. Once you have that down, buying those gifts will be a breeze!
Take Advantage Of Black Friday And Cyber Monday
One of the better ways to get the best deals this season is to shop Black Friday deals. Many businesses, big and small, offer Black Friday sales. If you have your list ready ahead of time, all you have to do is pick an item and wait to see if it goes on sale. This is perfect for those big-ticket items that often run on the more expensive side.
If you don’t quite know what to get for that special someone in your life, sometimes seeing an ad for a great deal might spur an idea! Keep an eye out for your favorite stores and watch for the best deal and you’ll be sure to come out ahead.
Shopping online definitely helps you shop around for the best deals and lowest prices. Cyber Monday is also a great time to shop for deals. Sometimes if you’re lucky, your favorite store will let you sign up for a special first-time buyer coupon. These coupons are usually small like free shipping or 10% off, but if they let you double up on deals you can get an extra deal on top of Cyber Monday deals. Way to work the system!
Shop Local
Shopping locally is a great way to give back to your community, but that’s not the only upside. Local stores tend to have the best variety of handmade or one-of-a-kind items. Looking for a cool custom mug? You can probably find one made locally that’s got something extra special about it.
Apart from that, local stores work extra hard at keeping their customer base happy. If something is wrong with your purchase, or you need to order in bulk, they’re generally more than happy to work with you. Shopping locally is a great way to get a good deal this holiday season.
No matter what you choose, spend this holiday season gifting the ones you love with the help of Finders & Keep. Our specially curated guides can help you find what you need for those around you. We put in the leg work so you don’t have to! Find something awesome in one of our guides? We’d love to hear about it!
