While brick and mortar retail stores have Black Friday, online sellers have Cyber Monday. This is their big holiday sale kick-off, and while some sellers started early, you can still get some great bargains. It’s also a great way to tackle Christmas shopping from the comfort of your home. You may also find that with discounted shipping, you’ll spend less than you would after purchasing gasoline to travel from store to store.
One great way to find the best bargains is to check out sites like NextTag.com or other similar comparison shopping sites. Click on the category you’re interested in and Next Tag will return a list of sellers offering the items you want, or similar items.
You’ll know exactly where to find the things you wish to purchase, if they’re in stock, how much they cost, detailed descriptions, and sometimes, you’ll even be able to learn the shipping costs. You can also click on the site that is actually offering the product to learn more.
This is a great way to save time instead of doing all the research yourself. You’ll have several choices a click away, and you’ll be able to avoid crowds, bad weather, traffic, or the inability to find a decent parking spot. Some sellers even offer to deliver the gift to the recipient’s address (although some do not), and many offer gift-wrapping or include a gift card with your purchase.
Check out CyberMonday.com for special offers, coupons, and lists of online retailers offering free or reduced shipping. Instead of jumping all over the web, use sites set up to help you shop more efficiently. You can also read consumer product reviews at many sites, like Amazon.com to make sure the product you’re interested in is what you expect.
If you’re having items shipped to your home, be sure someone is available to receive them or leave instructions (such as dropping the package with a neighbor). Never leave a note on your day saying you’re not home and don’t leave your door unlocked.