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aggie49

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when do you feel you should shop for christmas
« on: September 09, 2014, 05:02:30 pm »
i shop all year round that way i have it done by the begin of november and it is easier then paying for it all at one time

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Re: when do you feel you should shop for christmas
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2014, 06:19:02 pm »
That is fine if there are things you can get.  But usually people want something and they go buy it.  When we were kids mom would get stuff right after Christmas when it was on sale for the next year.  These days you can't do that because if people want something they go buy it.  People don't make a list and wish for things any more.  And I would be afraid to buy a gift card way ahead of time because you never know if the place will even be in business.  Even with fast food places.  I know places like Mcdonald's will not close shop but if you have the gift card for 6 months there could be a glitch in the system and the money get gone off the card.  I have a couple of gifts already.  I won't be buying much this year.  But what I have I know is not something the person(s) will get for themselves.  It is personalized for them.

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Re: when do you feel you should shop for christmas
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2014, 06:57:34 pm »
I usually start around Thanksgiving.  I'm afraid to buy anything too early in case they buy it themselves. 
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Re: when do you feel you should shop for christmas
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2014, 07:44:46 pm »
I never say hey its this month i better start looking for Christmas gifts i usually just try and collect things here and there whenever i find something i know someone would like!

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Re: when do you feel you should shop for christmas
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2014, 07:57:55 pm »
I usually start on or after Black Friday. :x

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Re: when do you feel you should shop for christmas
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2014, 08:51:08 pm »
I am beginning to accumulate more gift cards through points I earn doing stuff like FC to give as gifts.  Since I don't work, it is the one way I can earn money for gifts.
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Re: when do you feel you should shop for christmas
« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2014, 09:34:05 pm »
I usually shop for xmas during black friday.

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Re: when do you feel you should shop for christmas
« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2014, 10:46:55 pm »
I try to do a little shopping here and there throughout the year.

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Re: when do you feel you should shop for christmas
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2014, 01:05:15 am »
Usually, I start shopping for Christmas gifts before and after Black Friday.

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Re: when do you feel you should shop for christmas
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2014, 04:12:03 am »
I also do my Christmas shopping all year long. Then I'm done early enough to be able to enjoy decorating, doing holiday activities and not fighting the crowds and being disappointed that the stores no longer have what I want.

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Re: when do you feel you should shop for christmas
« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2014, 07:30:43 am »
For me it's year round - more heavy in the fall, closer to the sales, but if I stumble upon something I think would be a perfect gift for someone, I'll wish list it waiting for a sale, or pick it up if it's a good deal.

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Re: when do you feel you should shop for christmas
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2014, 07:34:01 am »
I don't participate in any commercial holidays.

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Re: when do you feel you should shop for christmas
« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2014, 07:36:19 am »
I shop all year too, it makes it much easier, I do enjoy the black friday sales though and usually take full advantage of them.

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Re: when do you feel you should shop for christmas
« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2014, 08:46:06 am »
I do it mostly right before Christmas because I don't buy very many presents anymore.

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Re: when do you feel you should shop for christmas
« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2014, 02:08:46 pm »
Closer to Christmas.
Everyone on my list, all the younger generation, are getting gift cards.   If there is something exciting for the youngest of them who still like toys I see if anything exciting becomes available after Thanksgiving - there are some really great deals to be had then. 

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