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Christmas is coming

Just thought I'd share the fact that I have just sold my first Christmas item this year :D

I've got lots of Christmas stock, but thought it was too early to list, but when I've checked it seems to sell all year round.
You're only young once, but you can be immature forever :D

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  • Just thought I'd share the fact that I have just sold my first Christmas item this year :D

    I've got lots of Christmas stock, but thought it was too early to list, but when I've checked it seems to sell all year round.

    It's never too early to start planning!
    I will be listing mine in September after my summer holidays!
  • Crowqueen
    Crowqueen Posts: 5,726 Forumite
    :T Well done.

    I look all year round for Christmas presents. We went to the Natural History Museum a month or two ago and I saw some wonderful toddler tee-shirts on sale. I had to think about how old my nephew will be - 18-24 months - at that point, but I think a 'I'm a little monster' shirt will be very appropriate for him at that point! He already is one!

    The best way I find for finding good presents is the seller boards on eBay. There are a lot of decent sellers coming for advice and I've bought a number of items, both for myself and for other people, from them. I don't normally browse for sundries or gift items on eBay, but sometimes impulse buying can be put to good use.

    As for Christmas stock...well, companies plan for Christmas round about now. Amazon has just put out its announcement about toy selling before Christmas.
    "Well, it's election year, Bill, we'd rather people didn't exercise common sense..." - Jed Bartlet, The West Wing, season 4

    Am now Crowqueen, MRes (Law) - on to the PhD!
  • pulliptears
    pulliptears Posts: 14,583 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    I've started buying early myself this year, mainly because I'm off to Egypt for some winter sun at the beginning of December and I know damned well that when I get back to cold, wet and miserable Britain the last thing I'll have is Christmas spirit lmao
  • Strapped
    Strapped Posts: 8,158 Forumite
    Well done. I'll be listing soon, as most people start to think about Xmas once the kids are back to school (scary!).
    They deem him their worst enemy who tells them the truth. -- Plato
  • sgh1976
    sgh1976 Posts: 424 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I keep a small amount of Christmas items listed throughout the year. Always seem to sell a few bits and bobs before the usual Xmas sales start
    Sold my first Personalised Christmas Card yesterday as well.
  • Just thought I'd share the fact that I have just sold my first Christmas item this year :D

    I've got lots of Christmas stock, but thought it was too early to list, but when I've checked it seems to sell all year round.

    OMG that is a BAD word lol!!
    Well done though. But I will say it now, anyone playing xmas music around me in october watch out!. Imma make u wear earphones!!
    Need to get rid of my Yankee Candle Habit, Not very money saving of me :)
  • Thanks for the reminder! I'm stil waiting for Summer.....

    Need to get my !!! into gear though, meeting family in October and the idea is we exchange presents then, to avoid postage.
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