Shop smart this Christmas for a happy new year

This year’s Black Friday showed significant growth once again, with sales through the PriceSpy platform up by nearly 13% year-on-year. 

What the savvier shoppers amongst you will already know, is that the biggest online shopping day of the year doesn’t always offer the best value for your money. 

In fact, when we reviewed the prices of 23 products, in 82% percent of cases, it was cheaper to buy in the three months after Black Friday. Some of the biggest differences include laptops and televisions. 

While it’s not always possible to wait, the evidence clearly shows you can make significant savings in the months after Black Friday. To ensure you’re getting the best deal, take a look at price histories via our website, so you can buy at the ideal time. 

Last orders please 

Final pre-Christmas shipping dates to countries including the US are now already closed and there have been a number of warnings over recent weeks about the Christmas rush happening earlier this year. With warehouses suffering backlogs caused by COVID delays, be sure to get your festive orders in this week to avoid disappointment. Final second class postage with Royal Mail is this Friday, 18th December, and couriers like DHL are warning that this year is set to be busier than ever. 

How we’re shopping this year 

Our recent consumer survey revealed that we usually do our Christmas shopping one month before Christmas. Interestingly, those aged between 45 and 54 years old are the most likely to leave their shopping to just a week before. So, if you’re a last-minute shopper, be sure to heed our advice on posting dates! With shops closed until early December, it’s unsurprising that this year 48 per cent will buy more online. And with Christmas in the UK limited to three households, it seems we’ll be saving money, with 28% of us buying less overall. 

Relax and enjoy the season 

At the end of what has been one of the strangest years of many of our lives, being able to share gifts with the people we love may feel more important than ever. But this is a time for fun, relaxation and a reset for the year ahead. Avoid the urge to spend more than you’re comfortable with and especially steer clear of paying over the odds for something that will be enjoyed just as much if received a few weeks later. 

Wishing you a very happy holiday from everyone at PriceSpy and we look forward to hunting for more deals together in 2021.