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Since gift cards are so popular and most of you probably received some kind of gift card, I thought I would share obvious post Christmas shopping tip.
Don't go shopping with your new gift card yet. Wait until the 3rd week of January to start shopping and using your gift cards. Retailers expect people to shop and redeem the gift cards right after Christmas so there won't be much bargains and the stores will be crowded from gift returns and shoppers using the gift cards. Save yourself the hassle.
Around 3rd week of January, stores will be dead empty and retailers will be desperate for customers. There won't be lot of shoppers because most people will have used their gift cards already and people will be in state of shock from their huge post holiday credit card statements. It's also end of the season markdown time and retailers will clear all the winter and holiday stuff at massive discounts to make room for spring merchandise. You should see 75% or more off on clearance items at this time. No crowds, huge markdowns = win for smart shopper.
Don't go shopping with your new gift card yet. Wait until the 3rd week of January to start shopping and using your gift cards. Retailers expect people to shop and redeem the gift cards right after Christmas so there won't be much bargains and the stores will be crowded from gift returns and shoppers using the gift cards. Save yourself the hassle.
Around 3rd week of January, stores will be dead empty and retailers will be desperate for customers. There won't be lot of shoppers because most people will have used their gift cards already and people will be in state of shock from their huge post holiday credit card statements. It's also end of the season markdown time and retailers will clear all the winter and holiday stuff at massive discounts to make room for spring merchandise. You should see 75% or more off on clearance items at this time. No crowds, huge markdowns = win for smart shopper.