Through a discussion with friends about what to do during the holidays; the event that most girls love- Boxing Day came up! Thoughts and memories were shared about previous boxing days came up. Horrible turn outs of too- small sizes;to great prices on ‘that awesome dress’ were our memories of that day.So inspired by thatconversation- I decided to share with you some great tips that me and my friends came up with to help you and your buddies find the best of the best in the ‘unbeatable’ prices!Top of Form 1
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1. Make a shopping list and go out only for those items. Try not to browse or you’ll most likely grab items that you really don’t need and don’t want. Just because an item is on sale doesn’t mean that it’s a “must have”!
2. Get an early start! It’s not uncommon for shoppers to line up at the store an hour or two before the store opens. While I don’t necessarily recommend getting in that early you will probably want to get there very close to when the store opens. Much of the good stuff is taken a few hours after opening, so if you’re looking for a “hot” item be prepared to get up with the early birdies!
3. Wear comfy shoes and clothes that breathe!! The lines will be long and you may even have to sprint once or twice. Sneakers, UGGs or any kind of flat shoe will keep totsies relaxed. I know it’s cold here but wearing a big, bunchy winter coat will have you sweating the small stuff in no time. Either a vest or medium weight sweater should be warm enough to walk to your car while keeping you snug in the store or mall. Keep it casual and you’ll be keeping your cool while others are hot under the collar.
3. Good deals can often be found on electronic goods but beware of bait and switch tactics. This is when merchants draw you in with bright & shiny sales ads but then don’t have the advertised goods in stock. Instead, they try to convince you to buy a similar, higher priced item and poof your saving are all gone! If the store is out of the item that you want wait until another good sale comes along.
4. Check the retailer’s website before you go. Many retailers’ websites allow for in-store pickup for items purchased online and almost all offer free shipping. Skip the check-out and shop online if at all possible!
5 Take advantage of price matching! Most large retailers and department stores will match or beat the lowest advertised price. Make sure that you have the current store flyer with the sale price listed and make sure that you’re looking at the exact same item (model number, size, description etc.). Stores will only match the price if the item is identical (ask me how I know, lol) so avoid confusion by going over both items thoroughly.
6 If buying something on impulse, be careful, remember chances are you won’t be able to return it because it was on sale. If you’re buying clothing make sure that you try the item on first. Especially shoes! Do not be taken in by the sales-clerk telling you that the shoes will stretch! I can assure you that if they’re not comfortable in the store they won’t magically stretch and form to fit your feet when you get them home.
7 Apres-shopping take some time to relax! Grab a coffee, soak in the bath or munch on some yummy holiday left-overs. You did good…now enjoy your new treats and your much deserved time off!op of Form 2
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Well then- those are some of my general tips for boxing day! However- the most important tip of all the we should all abide by should be that we need to use our intution with sales and remember to always have fun! This is really important because if we are not satisfied with what we buy- when we wear it or use the item we will never be happy and always find a flaw within it.
So here is to wishing good shopping, fun and a lot of good sales!
Author: Nida Shamsi
