Elmck Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I try to pick up things here and there throughout the year especially the Target toy clearance sales. Tonight I ordered 3 beanbag chairs from pier imports super excited about those and also found some lego watches on clearance at Kohls for 3.60 (after discounts)in store, How about you?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopping4my3son Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Haven't done any yet. During the summer we have 3 birthdays, September 1, and another in October. After that I start because it seems no one wants to give ideas until after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkrbel Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I do my best with clearance deals throughout the year. I'm always searching for deals,there's no such thing as a quick shopping trip when I'm involved because i scour everything JUST IN CASE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelicswtnss Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Not as yet, but with the unexpected move coming up (1000 miles away) I'm glad i haven't. I'll start shopping once we get settled and I've figured out what everyone wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytmomof4 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Normally I have picked a few things up by now but unfortunately this year I haven't had the money too.Im hoping hubby's work picks up soon so I can start.I have put in a couple layaway a though at Walmart and Kmart so I guess that counts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyfanamo Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I have picked up a couple of small things so far. I will be putting in a Toys R Us and Walma layaway this month as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2behappy Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 This year I have started a little later than I like too. Normally I pick things up from the day after Christmas until Christmas Eve (so year round) but this year has been different. I have although picked up a couple things and just started a layaway as of Friday, so I'm getting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magickallight Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I start the day after Christmas. I usually keep everything written down so I know what I have purchased - but life got in the way this year - so I MUST make time to do an inventory before Black Friday rolls around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bopeep Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I am almost done with the grandbabies. I'm also done with my youngest (he's joining the Marines, so he's just getting a good laptop this year - I had no idea what else to get him). I've got a few other things, but I still have a long way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyreejames Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I generally do not start shopping until October. All 4 of my children were born between July-September so I am still birthday shopping. I have my lists going though; I tend to do the bulk of my shopping the week of Black Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len_mullen Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Good consumers are always shopping...buying is another thing. I maintain a list of things I am interested in purchasing including recent good prices, reviews, and other thoughts. This allows me to pounce on a good deal with out hesitation or reservation. For example, I am an OTA-first cord cutter. We have DVRs on all of our televisions. I had thoroughly researched DVRs in 2010 when we cut the cord and decided on the DTVPal. Last summer, a couple of the Pals started acting flaky. They were no longer available, so I engaged in a new research activity. I decided to buy the DVR+ mostly because the TiVo had a monthly fee and very high TCO. In May, they offered the TiVo Roamio OTA with Lifetime for $300 and I bought two. I have purchased low risk gifts in January for a birthday or holiday later in the year. Worst thing that happens is that you surprise someone with an unexpected gift. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpr Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I buy throughout the year if I find something I like. Got the wife a Keurig 2.0 550 for $95 (reg $179-200) shipped and picked up the Battlestar Galactic Definitive Collection (classic series on blu-ray) for $23 (reg $79). When I se deals like that.... they are mine . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmck Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Good consumers are always shopping...buying is another thing. I agree, I have been researching those bean bag chairs for a while, and bought when I found what I was looking for at 50% off the regular price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjredsox4 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 If I see a deal or something that someone wants, I buy it. I have started but haven't got much done yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymacfla Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 We must have gotten the same deal on Galactica! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkspld Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I've bought one gift so far and had it directly shipped to my sister. It's Fiesta dinnerware so I figured one shipping trip for a fragile item is enough. Merry Christmas, haha. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanyon71 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We have picked up little things here and there since last year lol. Bulk will come Black Friday though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesusluvu Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Bought my first few items over the weekend. --- NOW WHERE TO HIDE THEM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momlori Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I start shopping the day after Christmas and go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msomnipotent Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I have already started. I try to buy what I think will by the hot items that my nieces and nephews would like long before the holiday season. If they don't want them, I usually give them to Toys for Tots if I can't return them. We did a lot of traveling this summer and I always pick up a few trinkets for presents along the way. I stopped at that giant Christmas store in Frankenmuth, MI and bought a few gifts. Nothing like Christmas in July! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanShotFirst Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Just now starting to make lists so the shopping will commence soon I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berry1014 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Normally we are close to being half way done shopping but not this year. I dont even think we are 25% done yet but will be waiting until end of Oct through to BF to finish our shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyfanamo Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Already shopping. I don't have as many items purchased as in years paat but I've started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy4Matt Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I've bought just a few things in the past week. Waiting for some steals and deals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbeck96 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I have not started yet, but hope to start soon. My daughter's birthday is in October and I have almost finished her birthday shopping. I have been on the lookout for possible Christmas gifts, but not yet bought anything. I am hoping to get a camo jacket for each of the kids in the next two weeks since those usually sell out fairly quickly. I would say about 90% of Christmas shopping will be done Black Friday week. Most of the stuff that my kids have even mentioned are things that I know go on sale then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytmomof4 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I made my first actual purchase this morning.I picked up a couple pairs of pj's for my DD. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewleyp Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Good consumers are always shopping...buying is another thing. I maintain a list of things I am interested in purchasing including recent good prices, reviews, and other thoughts. This allows me to pounce on a good deal with out hesitation or reservation. For example, I am an OTA-first cord cutter. We have DVRs on all of our televisions. I had thoroughly researched DVRs in 2010 when we cut the cord and decided on the DTVPal. Last summer, a couple of the Pals started acting flaky. They were no longer available, so I engaged in a new research activity. I decided to buy the DVR+ mostly because the TiVo had a monthly fee and very high TCO. In May, they offered the TiVo Roamio OTA with Lifetime for $300 and I bought two. I have purchased low risk gifts in January for a birthday or holiday later in the year. Worst thing that happens is that you surprise someone with an unexpected gift. Absolutely! Cant get a good deal if you don't know the prices! Now I am more prone to buy early as the last couple of years have shown that sometimes waiting until BF isnt the best deal! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgiesb21 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I have been buying all year, whenever there is a sale. Bath and body works was great this year and Walmart after Christmas clearance was the best!!! I'm already half way done!! Now, Black Friday is when I get what I want. Lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwking75 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Started Xmas shopping about 2 weeks ago. Prob is that we just moved 2 weeks ago as well so I'm having to stash stuff at work for a couple of months. It's become a tradition to wrap gifts at work a couple days before Xmas then try to hide them until Xmas eve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladywolf Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I've started shopping already as well. Picked up some pillows with a skull design on them from the Halloween section at Michael's (using a coupon, of course!). Kids will be thrilled--they are into the gothic-themed stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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