The [local] shopping forecast

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Tuesday, December 1. 2009

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Black Friday has come and gone.

Cyber Monday is but a memory.

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#1 cats on 12/01/09 at 05:32 AM

I will do 80% or more online and the balance at stores, but only because my time is limited for shopping "in person".
What spending I do in a store will be here in Barnesville since it's important to keep our local economy alive.
I'm more than halfway finished.
It's a cash Christmas.

#1.1 cats on 12/04/09 at 06:25 AM

Some clarification is in order I think.
I'm buying 15 items for Christmas this year, 11 of which are only available thru one website.
The other pricier items are being bought here in town. So, while the bulk looks like it's purchased online, actually the cost of those 11 items is only $109.00.
The other $395.00 I'm spending will be locally here in town. And that is only 4 items.
I'm trying very hard to keep as much money as I can in town.

#2 Anonymous on 12/01/09 at 08:02 AM

I like to actually see what I am buying So I got to the stores to see and I as well like to pay with cash

#3 isa on 12/01/09 at 08:28 AM

Cash only--none on credit cards--do not need more debt.

#4 s.g on 12/01/09 at 09:40 AM

It is cash only for me this year and I am cutting wayyyy back. Anybody know where I can get a good deal on PS3 for my son?

#4.1 Andrew Odom on 12/01/09 at 09:59 AM

I am no savvy shopper and I don't offer much advice to HG readers. However, I would suggest scanning Craigslist frequently.

Here is the page that I came on for me when searching for PS3:

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/search/?areaID=14&subAreaID=&query=PS3&catAbbreviation=sss

#4.1.1 enoc siuol on 12/01/09 at 04:35 PM

I agree craigslist is an excellent place to find deals. Why pay retail or new when you can find it at a fraction of the cost on the list.

#4.1.1.1 lizzybegood on 12/01/09 at 07:34 PM

I too am a Craigslister. It's great, but also be careful because there are a lot of scammers.

I'm doing a lot of Gift Certificates this year. Restaurants (dot)com is a fave of mine. You can get some really good deals. Just read the fine print!!!

I rarely use plastic unless, I'm trying to get rewards points then I'll whip out the Amex. Awesome for mileage ;)

Happy Holidays everyone!

#5 Anonymous on 12/01/09 at 12:52 PM

ISA game stop has good deals I think there is all kind of ways to get it disc through them :) merry christmas

#6 Anonymous on 12/01/09 at 07:34 PM

No Cash, No Credit Cards, I don't have any, but I am glad to here most of ya'll are able to buy the gifts your heart and kids desire, as for me and my family we will just get by. This year will be the true meaning of Christmas, nothing fancy just Jesus, Family and Friends. Wishing everyone the very best wishes and a Merry Christmas.

#7 Anonymous on 12/01/09 at 08:19 PM

It makes me feel so good to give and I use credit cards all the time but I never ever charge more than I can pay off every month. I also learned from my daddy to always pay a tithe. I bought myself a $400 TV set and my wife a $40 radio. That's how I pay my tithe. 10% for her. I shop online because taxes are to high locally with all the SPLOST and stuff. If I buy from out of state I don't have to pay any tax.

#8 Ben Franklin on 12/02/09 at 08:43 AM

A penny saved is a penny earned. Use your rewards credit card for everything, and, pay it in full at the end of the month. Depending on the rewards, usually about one percent, you can increase your annual income by one per cent if you use it for everything-groceries, gas, clothing, entertainment, gifts, bill paying-everything. It will cost you nothing and you avoid the hassle of handling that nasty germ laden cash. But, if you aren't disciplined enough to pay it in full at the end of the month, stay away.

#9 Anonymous on 12/02/09 at 03:31 PM

As far as Cyber Monday goes my experience was AWFUL!!!! American Girl apparently couldn't handle it. The website kept saying it was shut down for maintenance to better serve us. On Cyber Monday REALLY!!!!! Then tried to call and place order and they wouldn't even let you do that, just a recording. I am very disappointed, as much money as that company makes you would think they could have handled it better.

#10 Courtney Thompson on 12/03/09 at 06:32 AM

I am cutting back on gifts this year and shopping at local stores as much as possible. There are a lot of great gift ideas right here at home!

#11 anamous on 12/04/09 at 01:05 PM

CONGRADULATIONS KALA MAULDIN AND MITCHELL PHILLPS ON YALL'S WEDDING DATE TOMORROW.....

KALA'S FRIENDS....

YOU WILL FIGURE US OUT

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