Tips for Last Minute Christmas Shopping

In case you have somehow failed to notice the sudden increase in tinsel in every window display or, by some miracle, managed to block out the catchy holiday music bombarding you wherever you go, well, we here at TheLAShop.com hate to break it to you but: the holidays are here. And if you’re like most of us unprepared—I mean, busy—holiday shoppers, you probably still have a lot of friends and family you haven’t quite crossed off the list. Trust us, we understand. And aside from the semi-amusing fake-bearded Santas stationed in every mall, the only thing that those places bring this time of year is… well, definitely not cheer, that’s for sure. Luckily, we’re no longer in an age where our only options are Sears catalogs or the closest mall. And thanks to our handy tips on last-minute online shopping, it’s not too late to find everything you need. Even better, you don’t even need to step foot in a mall. Phew. Start Out Organized: If you’re making a list (and checking it twice) it’s a good idea to make sure that list is pretty complete before you get too serious about adding items to your online shopping cart. Making sure you have an idea of what you want to get before you get trigger happy with the “checkout” button will save you time and money, especially unnecessary extra shipping charges. Stay Calm, Act Quickly: The early bird usually gets a worm, or so we hear, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to find what you’re looking for —especially with all that the Internet has to offer. That doesn’t mean that Christmas shopping online isn’t time sensitive. Don’t forget to check what’s in stock and don’t forget to look at your delivery date—a lot of things can go on backorder around Christmas, even if you were one of the early birds, so just make sure you check the status of the products your purchasing. Shop Safely: Shop by paying attention to more than just the price tag. Read customer reviews, and of course, use secure websites. You’re giving out incredibly personal information here, your credit card number, your address. Make sure you can trust a site, and its products, before checking out.

Get more than Just Gifts: Keep in mind that you can find more than just a great gift online. Many sites offer giftwrapping prior to shipping your purchases—with a fee of course. And there are hundreds of sites that offer online Christmas cards too, paid and unpaid, digital and paper, proving that the Internet has really become your new one stop shop. Here’s hoping your holiday season and your holiday shopping go smoothly and splendidly. Happy Holidays from all of us here at TheLAShop.com!

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