When do you start shopping?

Online shopping is good if you're sure of what you want and buy as early as possible. Shops sometimes have things I can see anywhere online, so I usually buy those items a few months early. I think leaving Christmas shopping until December or late-November is playing it mighty fine.

I usually do my Christmas shopping by end of November or first week of December. By that time, I already received my bonus pay, .
I haven't tried shopping online for Christmas. I always prefer to shop in a mall, where I can personally see and feel the stuff that I will buy as a gift for family and friends. Shopping is fun and it is better to do it early where there are less people and aggravation.

At the last minute. I am a major procrastinator. I shop online very often. I live in utah and there really isnt any cool stores out here, so a lot of stuff just isnt really available. Sometimes online shopping is cheaper, but a lot of times it's not because of s/h. It is a whole lot easier and convenient though.

i start my christmas shopping very early. if i see something i'd like a friend to have and it's on sale i'll buy it. never mind that it's only august or september. i find that this way i save money and won't have to crack my head much. i look out for things like this when i'm out shopping. i do shop online but i won't make it a point to deliberately log on just to buy christmas gifts. i'll browse shops and buy only if i come across something suitable. cheers