Have you started Christmas shopping yet?

United States
September 8, 2008 12:45am CST
Hard to believe that Christmas is only a few months away! Are you a last-minute shopper or do you like to buy gifts well in advance?
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@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
12 Sep 08
I cheat! I buy gifts and presents throughout the year and just stockpile them! I can't bear doing the Christmas shopping or leaving it till the last minute, I hate shopping at the best of times, and going into the shops at Christmas time is a nightmare. The best time to stock up on presents is straight after Christmas in the sales where you can pick up bargains and save a fortune, then all I have to do is put them away for Christmas, trouble is I do have a habit of forgetting what I have bought! I also look for stuff on Ebay, Amazon and other sites too and that is another way of saving money and taking the hassle out of a mad Christmas rush!
• United States
13 Sep 08
I'm with you, Wolfie. I hate Christmas shopping, too, and I can't stand feeling rushed AND trying to deal with hordes of shoppers at the same time. Thanks for your response!
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@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
13 Sep 08
Thank you for best response, appreciated!
@JannaLee (660)
• Philippines
21 Sep 08
Nope, not yet..but I'm planning to start it soon. I'm also a last minute shopper, and usually I end up with the not so nice items, or items that are not on sale^^ I made a resolution this year that I would start my Christmas shopping as early as I could...Happy Holidays^^
@nic_knick (739)
• China
8 Sep 08
Christmas is still far way ahead, I cannot believe that you are such an early shopper, but it is certainly good to get everything prepared. I think I have been busy with Teacher's day gifts these days, HUh,
@kissie34 (2294)
• Philippines
8 Sep 08
As of now, I'm still saving money for Christmas.. Actually, its too early to buy some gifts because there are still many things to happen and I think there are more beautiful stuff like dress, toys,accessories, and gadget when December is coming... So, I just wait it.. I don't want to regret buying new stuff now then when new once come and more beautiful, I will just feel frustrated.. And besides, I still don't have budget to buy gifts to my family, friends and my boyfriend.. I'm still saving money right now..
@my125125 (818)
• Malaysia
8 Sep 08
I always start shopping for christmas before 2 months it coming, another new year is coming, next year will be the great for me.
@aize003 (225)
• Philippines
8 Sep 08
I haven't started Christmas shopping yet..coz i'm still saving money to buy gifts for my love once..
• Canada
8 Sep 08
I started my Christmas shopping back in March . I haven't picked up much yet but have managed to get a book for the baby that records when you speak into it , a make up kit for another one of my daughters , a few stocking stuffers and a couple of outfits . I will start picking up more now that Christmas is only a few months away when I see it on sale as I hate to pay full price for anything and find the closer we get to Christmas the more expensive everything becomes . Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year and because I have so many children to buy for it makes it quite expensive so the more I get now means the less I will have to try and pick up later on :)
@Anne18 (11029)
8 Sep 08
I have started shopping for christmas, just token gifts for the people we just give token gifts to. But only if i see something, not just for the sake of buying. I do get later every year, before the children I used to have it all done and dusted by end of sept. But with children its harder as they do keep changing there minds etc. Will be done by middle of Dec
@metalhalo (599)
• United States
8 Sep 08
I always swear up and down that I'm going to start shopping early to be prepared. But that is NEVER the case. Something always ends up happening making it difficult to start early. This year is a prime example. My hubby got a new job several months ago and it was a major cut in pay, now he's moving back to a different job he had before with better pay. Hopefully it's in enough time that we can catch up and be ready when Christmas rolls around. It'll be here before we blink. Last minute shopping is horrid! Every place is so busy and people seem to be more frazzled and rude. I think people forget the meaning of Christmas and let their spirits go wild.
• China
8 Sep 08
it is too early for me, but i think it is a good way to save money if i do some christmas shopping now. ^_^ how time flies, another year's coming soon, expecting the christmas tree and christmas song. last christmas i gave you my heart, but very next day you give it away, haha it is real broken heart story on christmas, so this year i will treat myself better so i will shopping now, haha