There are several reasons why you should start Christmas shopping well in advance.
So why shop early? The answer is that the shops have a bigger choice of products, and the crowds are smaller, less stressful and more enjoyable.
The other reason to start Christmas shopping earlier is that you can spread your spending over a few weeks, that won’t hit your wallet suddenly. Starting to shop the gifts in October or early November is recommended.
To shop during Black Friday Sale is a fantastic idea, just be careful and make sure that the prices are really on sale. Some retailers like to slightly increase the prices a few weeks before Black Friday Sale. We recommend to monitor the prices well in advance before Black Friday Sale.
Buying the gifts online is a great time saver, but keep in mind that the couriers are very busy around Christmas time, and there may be a delay in delivering the parcel if ordering at the last moment. The ,,click and collect,, service is recommended.This way, you can be sure of getting the gift on time for Christmas. If the gift doesn’t arrive in time for Christmas, just print out the photo of the gift, nicely wrap it up in the small box with the personal note that the gift is on its way.
If you don’t like big shopping centres then shopping in local shops is a great idea.You support the local business, and this kind of shopping gives you an enjoyable experience including the best personal advice from a shop assistant.
If you still leave your Christmas shopping at the last moment and you can’t get what you wanted, then here are a few tips that may help :
Make a gift by yourself
You can make a very personal Christmas gift by making it yourself, this unique piece is always appreciated, as handmade gift is always filled with love.
Buy a second-hand product
If the shelf in the shop is empty and you can’t get the particular product, you can always buy it as a second-hand product. Nowadays, there are several online second-hand website platforms. This way, you also participate to save the planet by reusing the items. Just make sure you always check the condition of the product.
Buy a gift voucher from the shop if you couldn’t get the product.
If you can’t find your particular product in the shop, just get the voucher, and your loved one can buy the favourite product once it is back in stock.
We wish you Happy Christmas Shopping.
If you are looking for a nice and timeless Christmas gift for her that lasts a lifetime, then the jewellery made of 14 carat gold or 18 carat gold would make a great Christmas gift as well as investment piece as the gold prices are rising.
Merry Christmas 2024.
from Alia jewellery, Sydney team