Christmas Shopping Late REally Pays Off.

tesuhoha

I went to Homebase yesterday for the Christmas tree and I needed a pot to put it in. There was one stand left but the box was badly damaged. I took it to Customer Services and asked if everything was there. When she said it was I asked if as the box was in such a state could she let me have a discount on it. She gave it to me for £10, reduced from £12.99. I then bought my Christmas wrapping paper because they had reduced all rolls from £2.99 to 49p and some rolls were 19p. I also got Call of Duty 4 with £10 off (£29.99). Its a true saving because I saw it at Bluewater yesterday for £39.99. Back out today looking for more bargains.

Christmas Shopping Late really pays off.

TwinMummy

Thats great that you managed to save some money. I got a few pressies on BOGOF this year so I have managed to save a bit too. I've finished my xmas shopping now... not sure I could handle the shops this close to xmas!!

doodledo_2

Excellent savings.

It does pay to shop around, I got a DVD set for someone for £15 cheaper than it was in HMV and bought it through Quidco too so got some cashback.

Bought quite a bit in Boots too on their 3 for 2 offers and one weekend I saved £70 in there as well.

This will be the first year I haven't added any debt and paid for it all out of my wages :T

MiniLaura

ive hung on right up to last few weeks to see how my money turned out. had bought bits and pieces but main shopping over last week! Really proud this year im doing all the shopping out my wages, after bills are paid so im only spending what I can afford. Its great not thinking oh im gonna be so skint and in more debt after xmas! Now to get savings ready for next year!

JCD_Capulet

I bought my BF a housecoat last week for £20 from asda, and because I won't be seing him untill after christmas I decided to return it to wait for the sales to kick in a little. I picked up the exact same housecoat, same colour and size for £10 last night in Asda

bringmeshoes

i have a virgin credit card so have bought stuff at zavvi ( formerly virgin megastores) on my credit card as i get 10% discount off everything. don't worry tho i always pay my credit card in full so wont be paying them any interest

rog2

I certainly hope that late Christmas Shopping pays off, Tes - I will, hopefully, be starting mine tomorrow. :rolleyes:

FunBrum

I always leave mine til the last minute, mainly because I hate shopping, crowds, spending money etc! And the bargains to be had out there are massive, as long as you are prepared to risk it.;)

I have been trying for years to get the kids (older now) to celerbrate christmas in the middle of January....they're not convinced at the moment. But don't worry...I'll wear them down eventually!!:rotfl: :rotfl: