Christmas Shopping Savings Tips

Online coupons and deals for the Christmas holiday

Nov 15, 2006 Judith Zwolak

Shop for the holidays online weeks before Christmas to save with great coupons and deals.

A month or two before the Christmas holiday is the time to shop online for gifts and use the coupons and special offers from merchants.

Start early and save The best selection and the best coupons are available in the early fall when big time retailers offer free shipping or percentage-off coupons, usually in October and November. If you want to stay out of the shopping malls and shop from home, now is the time to do it. Drugstore.com frequently provides free shipping on fairly small orders ($25 or more). No, you don’t have to wrap a dozen toothpaste tubes to place under the tree, the site also sells fun gifts and beauty products.

Keep in mind that to offer free shipping, merchants may use a slower mailing option, so budget that extra time into your holiday schedule.

Save on shipping Don’t pay for extra shipping charges in the middle of December just to get your gift to its destination by Christmas Eve. Order at least before December 13 to get a good shipping rate and a reasonable deliver time.

Get the best selection Parents who remember the toy store tussles over Cabbage Patch dolls and Tickle-Me-Elmos can attest to the dangers of waiting too long to buy the season’s hottest toys. Don’t let Santa miss out on Radica Digi Makeover or Cosmic Catch.

Actually enjoy the holiday season Get your shopping done early and have time to bake, gather with friends and family or simply sit and watch the lights sparkle on your tree.

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