Shopping mistakes you should avoid this holiday

The holiday season is fast approaching, and you need to avoid the following shopping mistakes this year.

Don’t wait, shop early

Use to your advantage yearly events like Black Friday and cyber Monday. Popular products almost always sell out, and you may run into shipping issues. You don’t want to run the risk of your gifts not arriving in time.

Don’t overspend, do set a budget

Make sure you map out how much you want to spend on each person ahead of time.

Don’t buy new, Do consider purchasing refurbished products

Not only are they more sustainable but they cost way less than buying new products and work just as well. You also may want to purchase previous-generation electronics. They often have similar features and are often far less expensive than the newest model.

Don’t fall for social media scams

Do more research when it comes to retailers you aren’t familiar with, especially on online platforms. You can use Chrome extensions like Fakespot to find out which retailers are legit.

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