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When do you start your Christmas shopping?

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  • 03-11-2014 4:03pm
    #1
    How Soon Is Now
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    Had friend telling me other day she had all her presents bought since September!

    I normally don't start mine till this month but Ive loads coming up in next few weeks so I'm kinda stressing over the taught of it!

    Have another mate who ends up doing most of it on Christmas Eve!


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    Sauve
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    Ive no kids, nieces or nephews, and my extended family and friends never do presents.
    So I pretty much have only two presents to buy, it's deadly!


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    How Soon Is Now
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    Sauve wrote: »
    Ive no kids, nieces or nephews, and my extended family and friends never do presents.
    So I pretty much have only two presents to buy, it's deadly!

    Lol lucky u!

    Decided to just go half's with me gf on most the presents this year so I'm hoping that makes things bit easier. Saying that I enjoy going into town before Christmas always good buzz!


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    Links234
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    I try to start in September, and pick up a few presents here and there as the weeks go on.


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    Ruu
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    No children, only really buy for Mam and Dad, so fairly late in the year and the rest of them have too much as it is.


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    Earthhorse
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    The earlier you can do it the better. We do Kris Kindle now in my family which makes it much easier. Hoping to get it done before December but I usually don't keep my promises.


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    OldNotWIse
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    When the limiting factor called "finances" allows. Usually later than I would like.


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    catallus
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    It would be more in your line now to stop worshipping the false gods of consumerism and to tend to the fate of your soul.

    :mad:


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    NormalBob Ubiquitypants
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    catallus wrote: »
    It would be more in your line now to stop worshipping the false gods of consumerism and to tend to the fate of your soul.

    :mad:

    Nah that's too much effort. I say spend.

    I usually start mid December, and finish approximately 2 hours later. It is all about timing. You need a weekday when universities and schools are still operating. Then go between 10-3.30. I have actually taken time off work to do this. Saves a load in stress.


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    Duggy747
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    Xmas Eve in a panic looking for something that could slightly resemble being called a present.

    "Here, some shampoo............Penny's finest!..................I needed to use some for a shower before coming over"


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    Donkey Oaty
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    catallus wrote: »
    It would be more in your line now to stop worshipping the false gods of consumerism and to tend to the fate of your soul.

    :mad:

    I always leave these things to the last minute, so it will be only on my death bed that I renounce Satan and all his works.


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    messrs
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    I have 9 nieces/nephews to buy for - I don't have a set time in buying them but if I happen to see something that I think they would like then I buy it regardless of when it is and will keep it for xmas. 5 of out that 9 also have birthdays in October so have to cover that to!! In saying that, I have all the kids presents sorted, also have both my parents covered, just the OH left to get for now and then a couple of close friends.


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    clappyhappy
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    Got a good bit done online today. We also do Kris Kringle amongst my family. Pick out one person, limit is €150 and we usually write down a few things we would like so it makes it easier to get. Only buy for godchildren not all the nieces and nephews and that's limited to €40. Got OH a few weeks ago, now just our own 3 kids to sort out. No idea what to get them, 5,7 & 10, they have no idea what they want.........


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    x43r0
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    I have Amazon Prime free next day delivery so Christmas Shopping is easy mode.

    I usually do it all on a lunch break some day mid December


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    Philo Beddoe
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    Last year I did most of it online, this year I intend to do all of it this way. So basically as soon as I know what I'm buying, I'll do it.


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    #16
    How Soon Is Now
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    Whatever I can get online I will. Sometimes just like seeing things in the flesh!


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    JupiterKid
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    I won't even be thinking of my Christmas shopping until December 1st.


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    Fat Christy
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    I like getting bits and pieces as I see them. I don't have that many people to buy for though and no kiddies.


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    justsomebloke
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    Finished a few weeks ago


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    KeithM89
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    Ten minutes on Amazon/Apple done 2 months ago. They even wrap it for ya.


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    #21
    How Soon Is Now
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    I'm looking forward to doing it now haha well kinda :-).

    It just reminds me of when was kid used get day off school then go with me ma and brother into see santy then try get all our presents. Used to love it!


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    Witchie
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    I start usually a few days after Christmas when things are on sale. Pick up a few things that I know someone will appreciate and things like stocking fillers for my sons. Then throughout the year if I see something that I think will work for someone I buy it. I have my sons main presents to get yet, 2 more kids to buy for and my Kris Kindle (my dad who is impossible to buy for) left and then am done. I bought some of my friends gifts (some beautiful guess jewellery on sale in Century 21 in New Jersey and some unusual pieces on street market off Times Square) when was in the States in September.

    I love planning ahead and picking up things, only problem is I usually then end up going over the top coz see so many things that I want to buy for people!


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    Witchie
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    I start usually a few days after Christmas when things are on sale. Pick up a few things that I know someone will appreciate and things like stocking fillers for my sons. Then throughout the year if I see something that I think will work for someone I buy it. I have my sons main presents to get yet, 2 more kids to buy for and my Kris Kindle (my dad who is impossible to buy for) left and then am done. I bought some of my friends gifts (some beautiful guess jewellery on sale in Century 21 in New Jersey and some unusual pieces on street market off Times Square) when was in the States in September.

    I love planning ahead and picking up things, only problem is I usually then end up going over the top coz see so many things that I want to buy for people!


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    Witchie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,597 ✭✭✭Witchie


    I start usually a few days after Christmas when things are on sale. Pick up a few things that I know someone will appreciate and things like stocking fillers for my sons. Then throughout the year if I see something that I think will work for someone I buy it. I have my sons main presents to get yet, 2 more kids to buy for and my Kris Kindle (my dad who is impossible to buy for) left and then am done. I bought some of my friends gifts (some beautiful guess jewellery on sale in Century 21 in New Jersey and some unusual pieces on street market off Times Square) when was in the States in September.

    I love planning ahead and picking up things, only problem is I usually then end up going over the top coz see so many things that I want to buy for people!


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    Sinister Kid
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    I've been picking up bits since mid September, I'm about 80% done at this stage... Feeling mega organised! But I will more than likely put off wrapping them and they sit in the back of the wardrobe forgotten about till Christmas eve night when I will have to try wrap them after coming in from the pub drunk as a skunk!


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    _Brian
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    Santa shopping done today.
    Hope to have rest done by end of the month.


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    MattD1349
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    Have all mine done since July bar one or two. Just the missus & the mother (can't forget the mammy can we?) to buy for. Got the 2 kids sorted in July when things are cheaper because I don't see the point in paying over the odds for presents in late November/early December. Would love to do it online but money's tight at the best of times what with reduced wages etc. do Kris Kringle with siblings & since they only buy ****e presents then I reciprocate. Not a huge fan of Xmas but herself & the kids are so that's me all snookered! 😆


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    Crumpets
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    I'm not doing presents this year, Christmas is all about the food for me


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    #29
    whiskeyman
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    Crumpets wrote: »
    I'm not doing presents this year, Christmas is all about the food for me

    Apt username is apt...


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    catallus
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    Crumpets wrote: »
    I'm not doing presents this year, Christmas is all about the food for me

    You mean the spiritual food provided by the birth of Christ, obviously.


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    jelenka
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    Done with all the kids ptesents in September when they had 3 for 2 in argos. Just oh and parents left but I pretty much know what I need so shouldn't take more than an hour to get. Working in retail, hate shopping anyway especially around xmas time when it's crazy around the shops.


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