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has anyone started christmas shopping ?

  • 03-08-2012 8:41pm
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    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15


    has anyone started christmas shopping yet. my mam has what are you getting


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 103 ✭✭angel_wings


    Yes :) I started today, just 1 present but its a start ha ha
    Anyone else?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,257 ✭✭✭Love2love


    I have. I like to take advantage of the sales at the moment or at least that is the excuse I use. Spent the whole of this week in toy shops getting the Batman / Spiderman toys that will be difficult to get around the Christmas :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,921 ✭✭✭✭hdowney


    I haven't but then I have two people to buy for - the mammy and the best mate. The best mate won't tell me anything he wants till close to Christmas (cos he tends to buy ALL THE THINGS himself before then). Then the mammy, I don't think we are doing too much present buying for each other this year, cos of our trip to Paris just before Christmas. If I spot something I think I have to buy for her I'll prolly pick it up, and obvs I shall look for some things in Paris for her, but the trip itself is like our big present to each other


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 169 ✭✭Zoria


    No, but I really should. It's going to be a tight one this year! :( Doesn't smiths have a savings card thing? I'll have to keep an eye out for Argos sales on toys too.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,588 ✭✭✭touts


    Havent started but have started thinking about it. Have picked out a few things on amazon and have them on a wish list.

    If you have kids to buy for keep an eye on aldi and lidl. They wont have the big stuff from Santa but they will have nice stocking fillers. Tomorrow for example lidl have lego like building blocks and dollhouse furniture. They often have dinky cars, remote controlled helicopters and disney books games etc.

    And it isnt just presents. A bottle of coke this week or a box of sweets next week can all add up over the next few months. For the christmas dinner you could now start to look at frozen stuff you might be using.


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  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,751 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    I'm waiting until September this year. First couple of weeks- planning. Third week- shopping (and making my Christmas pudding) and last week of Sep/first week of Oct- wrapping.
    I have found the later I wrap, the better paper is available. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 169 ✭✭Zoria


    Posy wrote: »
    I'm waiting until September this year. First couple of weeks- planning. Third week- shopping (and making my Christmas pudding) and last week of Sep/first week of Oct- wrapping.
    I have found the later I wrap, the better paper is available. :)
    I haven't seen many places that have wrapping paper just before Halloween, where do you buy it from Posy? I really do need to stay ahead of the game this year.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,428 ✭✭✭ZX7R


    Have half the Christmas shopping done,i buy through the year it can be amazing how you can get something different for someone when there is no pressure, I hate buying gifts at the last minute i always end up buying something the person will never like. Also it help to spread the coast.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 169 ✭✭Zoria


    ZX7R wrote: »
    Have half the Christmas shopping done,i buy through the year it can be amazing how you can get something different for someone when there is no pressure, I hate buying gifts at the last minute i always end up buying something the person will never like. Also it help to spread the coast.
    Would you mostly buy on line? I wish I was a better planner! :o


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,921 ✭✭✭✭hdowney


    Posy wrote: »
    I'm waiting until September this year. First couple of weeks- planning. Third week- shopping (and making my Christmas pudding) and last week of Sep/first week of Oct- wrapping.
    I have found the later I wrap, the better paper is available. :)
    Zoria wrote: »
    I haven't seen many places that have wrapping paper just before Halloween, where do you buy it from Posy? I really do need to stay ahead of the game this year.

    I have my wrapping paper bought since last year. And two years puddings in the cupboard still - the alco smell when you open it *swoon*


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,428 ✭✭✭ZX7R


    Zoria wrote: »
    Would you mostly buy on line? I wish I was a better planner! :o
    No i have never bought on line would not know how i don't even have a credit card:o,i wouldn't say that i am well planed,i just find it easier to spread the shopping across the year,I am usually lucky when it comes to shopping for x-mass prizzies,for example a year ago when i was in Poland marrying my wife i managed to find two x-mass gifts :) only the other day i was in a shop going through a box of DVDs and found a DVD to ad to my brothers Christmas box


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 169 ✭✭Zoria


    hdowney wrote: »
    I have my wrapping paper bought since last year. And two years puddings in the cupboard still - the alco smell when you open it *swoon*
    I'm so silly. Every year I buy way to much wrapping paper and end up throwing it out because it's in the way. By in the way, I mean to bloody lazy to go store it in the attic or somewhere till the next year :rolleyes:
    ZX7R wrote: »
    No i have never bought on line would not know how i don't even have a credit card:o,i wouldn't say that i am well planed,i just find it easier to spread the shopping across the year,I am usually lucky when it comes to shopping for x-mass prizzies,for example a year ago when i was in Poland marrying my wife i managed to find two x-mass gifts :) only the other day i was in a shop going through a box of DVDs and found a DVD to ad to my brothers Christmas box
    You're a savvy shopper ZX, I'll have to take a leaf out of your book :)


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,751 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    Zoria wrote: »
    I haven't seen many places that have wrapping paper just before Halloween, where do you buy it from Posy? I really do need to stay ahead of the game this year.
    Some of the Christmas shops, like Brown Thomas or Clearys have paper.
    Argos and Penneys also have wrapping paper from about September.
    I often buy paper in Easons or Hallmark too. I got glittery red paper and red/green striped paper in Hallmark before- it wasn't specific Christmas paper but it was actually really festive looking!
    Also, like H said, I have a good bit of last years paper too in the attic. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,364 ✭✭✭washiskin


    I'm so stoked!! :D

    My youngest sister made a terrible mistake when my mothers house was being renovated a few years ago and turfed out all but a few of her old toys :(
    I was shocked & stunned at the time and told her she would regret it but she ploughed ahead.
    Then Toy Story 3 happened and as I predicted.....tears & regret over it. :rolleyes:

    Anyhoo, one toy didn't even make it as far as the cull and she has been on and on about it for years and guess what?? I just got one of them on E-Bay at the second attempt! Now I know I'm counting my chickens a bit but fingers crossed!! Unfortunately it's not in the best nick but she did say she'd just love to have one to look at. I can't wait to see her face - even if I don't get her in the KK I'm going to call up to hers on Christmas Morning with it! Eeeep!


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,751 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    Aw, that's lovely- and so thoughtful! :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,080 ✭✭✭McChubbin


    Got most of my gifts on my Amazon wishlist so all I need to do is get the funds together and slap the cash onto my O2 Moneycard. Bish bash bosh, that's the shopping done. I usually have all my shopping done by late October at the latest which gives me time to go and buy myself all the presents that *I* want. :D
    Treating myself to a new tattoo this year so I need to get funds in order.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 169 ✭✭Zoria


    McChubbin wrote: »
    Got most of my gifts on my Amazon wishlist so all I need to do is get the funds together and slap the cash onto my O2 Moneycard. Bish bash bosh, that's the shopping done. I usually have all my shopping done by late October at the latest which gives me time to go and buy myself all the presents that *I* want. :D
    Treating myself to a new tattoo this year so I need to get funds in order.
    I haven't used one of those money cards for a long time, but I found them annoying to use. I think I was only allowed to put on a certain amount on it as well, is it same for the O2 cards? I know BOI and AIB don't do it, but my bank does, the PTSB have a visa debit card which is an absolute life saver :) I must get onto Amazon actually, good thinking! :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 130 ✭✭irishbarb


    I kind of like to leave my Christmas shopping to around Christmas time. I just love shopping when it's cold out, Christmas lights and all festive :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,257 ✭✭✭Love2love


    irishbarb wrote: »
    I kind of like to leave my Christmas shopping to around Christmas time. I just love shopping when it's cold out, Christmas lights and all festive :)

    I have most of my gifts in but I will still be shopping at Christmas. I love it. Especially Christmas eve. I normally leave some small things to buy and head in around lunch-time just to soak up the atmosphere.


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    i store alot of stuff on amazon basket save for later to buy aka to see if its gone down in price alof games just waiting on wii u to buy


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 169 ✭✭Zoria


    Love2love wrote: »
    I have most of my gifts in but I will still be shopping at Christmas. I love it. Especially Christmas eve. I normally leave some small things to buy and head in around lunch-time just to soak up the atmosphere.
    My aunt and my cousin does the same thing each year. They shop throughout the year, leave the final (minor) touches until around christmas and christmas eve. They venture out into town and wander up Grafton street on Christmas even for hot chocolates and just soak up the atmosphere :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 344 ✭✭kiersm


    I started last week, I bought two pressies. I find TK Maxx great for nick nacks. They had fab offers on nail varnish last week so I pick up stuff from now on & by Oct I have all but my OH pressies so then I've extra cash to spend on him.

    I love not being under pressure to pick up presents, I like to be able to wander round until I see the right pressie for each person


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 103 ✭✭angel_wings


    I'm well on the way now :D
    Have started picking up the kids stocking fillers too....thing is wen I mention to ppl that iv started Christmas already, instead of getting a shocked are you a freak look (which I wudv got last yr starting this early) ppl tell me theyv been picking up bits during the sales too :D:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,852 ✭✭✭ncmc


    I really not regret buying gifts throughout the year, for example, Sam McAuley had Elizabeth Arden face creams for 60% a few weeks ago, would have been perfect for my mum, and of course, you won't get any bargains like that coming up to Christmas. I am a bit of a procrastinator and always use the excuse that I have no money, but it's not like i'll have money at Christmas time either!

    I am determined to keep costs low this year as I alway go ott, so I am going to start thinking of what to get my husband now and keep and eye out. I would love to get something that really means something rather than just throwing money at it.

    Think I will take that tip on board about Aldi/Lidl for kids presents, I only buy for my 3 neices, and they are only 4,3 and 2 so they don't have any concept of how much you spend on them!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 732 ✭✭✭bewhiched


    Yes love Christmas I've 6gifts already!!!!! All bought from adverts may I add!!! N


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 12,514 Mod ✭✭✭✭byhookorbycrook


    Have a list of who I need to buy for in my wallet. I pick things up as I see them. 8 so far.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 92 ✭✭Thophder


    Towards the end of the year will be my first time doing some Christmas shopping for the family.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 MMUldoon5


    I did all my my 2012 Christmas shopping in the sales last January. Great bargains. However not recommended as I can't recall where I hid smaller items. Hopefully they'll turn up over the next few months


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 474 ✭✭Quorum


    I've seen wrapping paper I really like in M&S so I'm probably going to buy that soon!


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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,827 ✭✭✭christmas2012


    I already made my list out and im pricing things before the big christmas price hike..


  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 25,367 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    I already made my list out and im pricing things before the big christmas price hike..


    Love the username, I expect to see more of you in here over the coming months with a name like that! :P


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,613 ✭✭✭Toast4532


    My partner bought a bottle of Baileys for E13 in Dunnes recently for his dad for Christmas.

    Haven't purchased anything myself.

    I will buy one thing a week I think from Oct on-wards (unless I see any good bargains before then) rather than go on a big shopping trip in Nov/Dec.

    I want to have everything bought and wrapped by mid Dec so I don't have to stress about it any more.


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,751 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    It's September- my Christmas shopping month, woo-hoo!! :D


  • Site Banned Posts: 192 ✭✭will.i.am


    Toast4532 wrote: »
    My partner bought a bottle of Baileys for E13 in Dunnes recently for his dad for Christmas.

    Haven't purchased anything myself.

    I will buy one thing a week I think from Oct on-wards (unless I see any good bargains before then) rather than go on a big shopping trip in Nov/Dec.

    I want to have everything bought and wrapped by mid Dec so I don't have to stress about it any more.

    Whats the sell by date on the Baileys? I have often found Baileys to go off fast!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 vinnyfl


    Yes, hate to say I got two Christmas presents at the weekend. It starts so early!!!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 McGooeyBum


    Yup have my niece and nephews present got and wrapped since August. Have the brothers ready to be wrapped. Just have to sort my Mothers this week and I'm all done :D

    Won't be around for Xmas so want everything sorted in plenty time.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,613 ✭✭✭Toast4532


    will.i.am wrote: »
    Whats the sell by date on the Baileys? I have often found Baileys to go off fast!!!
    I haven't a clue what the sell by date is actually, hopefully it won't go off.
    vinnyfl wrote: »
    Yes, hate to say I got two Christmas presents at the weekend. It starts so early!!!
    I am going to Dublin next week so I am hoping to get one or two presents.

    I have a family member going to NYC in October, so might get them to pick up one or two things for me too.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,029 ✭✭✭SusieBlue


    I have a few things bought already. I'm concentrating on buying for my nieces and nephews this month because after Halloween the shops will start to sell out quickly so I think with toys the sooner, the better!

    This is mine and my boyfriends first Christmas living together so I've bought some new cushion covers, table cloth, hand towels and bed clothes for the festive season so I haven't really bought many presents yet.

    I saw a Yankee Candle on sale today (one of the Christmas ones) and I couldn't resist so I bought that too :o Will also be picking up some Christmassy dvd's this month :)

    I love Christmas shopping, I can't wait till Halloween, that's when the fun really begins :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 176 ✭✭shelly22


    I know its a bit early but I'm starting Christmas shopping in the next few weeks just wondering if anyone else has started


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,633 ✭✭✭TheBody


    My sister bought the last of her presents during the week!!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,357 ✭✭✭✭leahyl


    There's already a thread on this.....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 176 ✭✭shelly22


    leahyl wrote: »
    There's already a thread on this.....

    Only 14 weeks to go and if getting paid monthly it's only 3 more pay checks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,264 ✭✭✭✭Alicat


    shelly22 wrote: »

    Only 14 weeks to go and if getting paid monthly it's only 3 more pay checks

    ??? Was that a reply to Leah?...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,357 ✭✭✭✭leahyl


    shelly22 wrote: »
    leahyl wrote: »
    There's already a thread on this.....

    Only 14 weeks to go and if getting paid monthly it's only 3 more pay checks

    I mean there's already an active thread on this so there was no need to start another one :-)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,429 ✭✭✭✭star-pants


    Threads merged :)


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,751 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    I'm being selfish this month. :p
    I had to get a new jacket, coat, work shoes, some jumpers etc for the winter season and a new hair-dryer was required, so I am working my way through getting all my own necessities and then starting on the shopping later in the month.
    That also gives me more time to decide on people's presents and have it all sorted on paper at least.

    I should still be done by early/mid October at the latest this year anyway. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,357 ✭✭✭✭leahyl


    Posy wrote: »
    I'm being selfish this month. :p
    I had to get a new jacket, coat, work shoes, some jumpers etc for the winter season and a new hair-dryer was required, so I am working my way through getting all my own necessities and then starting on the shopping later in the month.
    That also gives me more time to decide on people's presents and have it all sorted on paper at least.

    I should still be done by early/mid October at the latest this year anyway. :)

    You are so organised! I actually don't have many presents to get at all so I'm never really stressed which I suppose is a good thing:)


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,751 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    I have no siblings or cousins, so that cuts down on a LOT of shopping! :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,588 ✭✭✭touts


    Posy wrote: »
    I have no siblings or cousins, so that cuts down on a LOT of shopping! :D

    I have a few cousins. Couldn't give a **** about them. That also cuts down on shopping :D.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,439 ✭✭✭SunnyDub1


    I love last min xmas shopping :D cold night, lights on, people screaming from the stalls in Dub city center, crowds pushing. Nothing beats it :D
    I always leave it till like a week or two before Christmas, very stressful but I secretly love it :D


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