Where Do You Usually Shop For Your Christmas Presents?

@eihdra (3115)
Philippines
September 30, 2008 2:41pm CST
We all love to shop when it's near Christmas time or even during the holidays.. There are malls or shopping centers which boasts of a higher "on sale" products. Some would go to thrift shops or factory warehouses to avail of a wide variety of discounted items. There are places, which are solely for Christmas presents and unique items. Me, whenever there is a "sale" on the nearest malls, I would go there. Sometimes, I go out my way and visit the "world trade center" for some unique and never before seen products.. Or places where I can buy products by the bulk...much cheaper..
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13 responses
@capirani (2840)
• United States
30 Sep 08
I always used to love shopping at the malls for unique and special gifts. Over the past years I haven't even been able to get to any of the nice malls and didn't have the money to go shopping there to begin with. This past year or two I have only been able to shop at Walmart for the most part because I am disabled and need to shop where there are motorized carts I can drive around the store. No carts, no shopping. I can't walk the distances required for shopping like I used to do. But I still try to find as unique and as special of gifts I can find because I love shopping for Christmas gifts and finding things that really fit that person's style or personality.
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@eihdra (3115)
• Philippines
15 Oct 08
well, capirani, just your effort and being thoughtful would be highly appreciated by those who will receive presents from you.. thanks.,
• United States
2 Oct 08
I do a little bit of shopping at the mall, but I prefer going out and supporting smaller, local merchants. It really depends on how much time, and money I have and who the present is for.
@eihdra (3115)
• Philippines
23 Oct 08
it's nice when we are supporting local merchants..It's like love your own instead of buying most of the imported items...thanks...
@bugbaby (1787)
• Indonesia
1 Oct 08
i don't know what kind of presents or gift i should give for my wife this year, i usually give my wife dress or some jewelery, but now my wife pregnant i think i am gonna go to Mother and Baby's care to bought something for my wife and my baby.
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@eihdra (3115)
• Philippines
23 Oct 08
oh, Im sure the baby will be the best gift this Christmas for both you and your wife...thanks...
@dhangski (3194)
• Philippines
1 Oct 08
I usually go to Divisoria to buy presents. It's much cheaper when I buy them wholesale. I go there too to buy for my personalized presents for the most important people in my life. Besides, it's the thought that counts not the cost. LOL. HUGZ eihdra!
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@eihdra (3115)
• Philippines
15 Oct 08
hey, dhang !! I wonder if 168 is still there? I used to shop there for my beading accessories.. I need to make some for my friends...thanks... Yeah, Divi is one place where we can truly shop for the cheapest items ever!!
@mimico (3617)
• Philippines
1 Oct 08
I always go to the malls. I know it would be more unique to pick something up from bazaars and fairs, but I like giving gifts from established stores already so that I don't need to wrap anything. :) Of course, when shopping for my friends I try to look for more unique pieces that I think they'll like. I still get these at the mall. The mall literally has everything!!! I love the malls near my place especially Shangri-la mall because it's cool, fun, and complete!
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@eihdra (3115)
• Philippines
23 Oct 08
hi..haven't been to the Shang for more than a year now...But since Christmas is around the corner, guess will have to check the place soon..thanks..
• Philippines
1 Oct 08
well, during christmas i usually go to malls because definitely a lot of stores will be on "sale". and there's a lot of things to choose from. sometimes, you can get you dream gift in a very low price (almost half of the price) when before it was as expensive like hell specially branded or imported items. we have a mall here in our place which really have items with low low price. if it costs 700 in mall, u can get it 350 and the price is still negotiable and thats my favorite part in shopping- to haggle.
@eihdra (3115)
• Philippines
23 Oct 08
we Filipinos are very good when it comes to negotiating and haggle..thanks...
• Canada
30 Sep 08
This year my husband and I are on a budget, so the family will likely get presents from the local coffee shop (big bags of coffee, mugs, etc.). I'm there anyway, the prices are good, and I'm supporting a favourite business. MOST OF ALL I'm giving my family things they will LIKE!
@eihdra (3115)
• Philippines
15 Oct 08
I think that's one important thing to remember when buying presents..That those who will receive, will surely like it!!! thanks, again...
@xParanoiax (6987)
• United States
1 Oct 08
I shop mostly all year long...garage sales, flea markets and what have you. Last few years that's been less of an option, so we did most of the shopping at Big Lots.
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
1 Oct 08
I usually go to the mall to do my christmas shopping... especially when there is a mall wide sale... this friday, saturday, and sunday... there will be a big sale in the nearest mall to my apartment... so i will be going there in the morning to buy some chirstmas gifts... i already started a few weeks ago... and i hope i will complete everything before the end of November...
@eihdra (3115)
• Philippines
15 Oct 08
wish, a lot of people will do their early Christmas shoppings too, so as to avoid the holiday rush...thanks...
@clocks123 (1225)
• United States
1 Oct 08
sears, big kmart, walmart,sometimes catalogs, i will splurge on qvc or hsn, dollarstores, biglots, and gift certificates from the places people like to shop at they love them...
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@bowtieguy (5915)
• United States
1 Oct 08
It really depends on who I am shopping for and what I plan to get them. I have shop at places like atrget and wall mart to macy's and penny's it really just depends on the who and what.
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@msedge (4011)
• United States
19 Dec 08
Since i've been here in the US i don't wrap gifts except for my daughter and husband.Usually i buy in the mall just one thing each to show that i care.For relatives and friends in other country i just send money as a gift for them to enjoy.
@Shar1979 (2722)
• United States
1 Oct 08
walmart, target, malls, fleamarket you get good deals on those shops :)
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