Oh I know I
know, it’s here again already. If you feel like last Christmas has only just
been and gone then you’re not the only one. The years are flying by, and you
know why? It’s because we’re all getting old! If there are any readers still
remaining after this light, breezy and optimistic intro, then let’s reward you
for trudging on with some fail safe tips to save money on your Christmas
shopping this year.
Shop around for the best deals
This is age
old advice but it still applies. The internet has made it so much easier to
compare prices from a wide range of retailers in just a few minutes, so you
really would be daft not to shop around. Many people prefer to buy their
Christmas shopping in store, which is fine, but before you go carry out some
research online, as this will save you traipsing from one end of town to the
other checking prices.
This winter
there seems to be some good deals on the traditional Christmas ever-presents.
If you’re in search of some toiletries then the Bodyshop is running a good deal
at the moment which allows you to save £5 when you spend £15, £10 when you
spend £25 and £25 when spending £50.
If you’re
looking to compare prices online then MegaShopBot.com will help you find the
lowest price online in just a minute or so, comparing prices for common gifts
such as DVDs, CDs, books and electrical items.
Eyes peeled for voucher codes
Voucher
codes have been one of the better innovations of the last five years, allowing
consumers save on everyday items and affording retailers, event days and
restaurants the opportunity to create additional demand for their products. Two
of the best voucher code websites are MyVoucherCodes and VoucherCodes.co.uk. They
also act as an excellent source of inspiration if you are yet to decide on the
perfect gift for that special someone.
Use a cashback credit card
You’re not
going to save massive amounts of money using a cashback credit card, but it’s
money for nothing, so you might as well take advantage. Typically you might
receive 5% cashback on your purchases, so if you spend £100 you’ll receive £5
back. £5 may not seem like a lot but it’ll buy you a half decent bottle of
wine, and it’s on your bank, so why wouldn’t you make the most of it?
The majority
of cashback cards offer the best rates during the first three months of use,
usually in the region of 5%, before falling to 2.5% once this period has
experienced. So if you don’t have a cashback card yet, it’s well worth signing
up for one before Christmas. Also, make sure you check whether annual fees
apply to the cards before making your decision.
The rise of the cashback website
There are
plenty of cashback websites in operation which, if you visit a retailer via
their site, will return some of the money you spend as credit. Christmas is a
great time for deals as this is the time when retailers offer their best deals
in a bid to get a healthy slice of the Christmas market.
Get handy
Some of us
have been gifted with absolutely no craft skills whatsoever, so if you are
lucky enough to be good with your hands, you should make sure you use them.
Save money by making your own cards. Photobooks are an excellent method of
investing time rather than money into presents, whilst still giving a gift
which will be valued and treasured. Alternatively, you might be a dab hand in
the kitchen, in which case, why not get your bake on?
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