We all love to grab a bargain. Getting something you had your eye on for a fraction of the price is a wonderful feeling. One of the times during the year where shoppers can get their hands on good deals is Boxing Day. The Boxing Day sales are notoriously busy and many people even camp out from the early hours to get ahead of the crowds. Where are the best places to look for discounted goods after Christmas? What are the best times to look for your bargains? Let's have a look at the best sales on Boxing Day.
Instore Boxing Day Bargains
Traditionally, Boxing Day sales start in store on Boxing Day. Have you ever stood outside Next to get your hands on the discounted goods before anybody else? There are usually cordoned off lines put in place so customers can queue up. Shops on the high street and in retail parks often open on Boxing Day with big bargains and discounts. If there are specific retailers you like the clothing from, or that sell a laptop that you want to upgrade to, they are probably worth visiting during the Boxing Day sales. Don't forget that some retailers are staying closed on Boxing Day, giving their staff time off. Be sure that you check opening hours before you make a special trip to a shop for sales on Boxing Day.
Shop Online Ahead of Boxing Day
With so many people shopping online these days, the Boxing Day sales actually begin before Christmas Day! You can grab great deals from Christmas Eve. Some retailers even start their Boxing Day and January sales a few weeks before Christmas. This means you might be able to bag bargain gifts which arrive in time for Christmas Day! Simply visit their websites to see if the retailer has started their sales on Boxing Day early. You can also research online to see when previous sales started during the festive season.
Is It Really A Bargain?
Don't get pulled into the marketing of sales on Boxing Day. If you're looking for something specific and were going to buy it anyway, if you find it for a price on offer, it's a bargain. If you weren't going to buy it but get pulled into the purchase because of the price and flashy marketing, the retailer has got you to part with your cash when you weren't planning on doing so. Not so much of a bargain. You can also check if the price is actually a decent discount by using online tools like CamelCamelCamel to track the price of products on Amazon, for example. If there is something you see before the sales, make a note of the price and then you'll see if there is actually any discount. Just because they change the colour of the font on the website, doesn't always means it's a good price!
Sales on Boxing Day can be great, especially if you can get them before Christmas and it's a good price for something you had your eye on. Similarly though, they can drag you into a purchase and tempt you to part with cash you might not want to. Be careful what you buy and where you buy it from. If it's too good to be true it probably is but similarly, there can be great Boxing Day bargains to be had! Happy shopping.
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