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26.12.2023 - 10:59 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Christmas Day is over for another year which can mean only one things - the Boxing Day sales have kicked off.
More and more retailers are choosing to keep their doors closed on December 26, meaning online shopping is one of the best ways to grab a bargain or two.
And this year there are plenty of deals to choose from, whether you're after some new tech, beauty or furniture, with huge brands such as Ninja, Sage, Samsung, Xbox and Clinique all slashing the price of products.
To help people get the most out of their budgets this year, the Mirror has put together a list of shopping tips on how to be extra savvy when it comes to sales.
Further down, you'll also find some of the best deals for Boxing Day this year - so happy shopping.
1. Richard Price, money saving expert at Britsuperstore, advises shoppers to draw up a budget before hitting the sales. He adds: “Stick to it as closely as possible to prevent overspending.”
2. Richard also advises making a list of your priority purchases to focus on the most important items first, adding that this can help you avoid impulse buying.
3. Don’t get carried away by buying things because they are cheap and be wary of tempting deals such as buy one, get one half price. It isn’t a bargain if you end up not using the item.
4. The National Cyber Security Centre says shoppers lost over £10m to scams during last year’s festive period. Be vigilant of phishing emails and deals that seem too good to be true. Stick to trusted retailers and secure payment methods such as credit cards.
5. If you use a credit card for any purchases costing between £100 and £30,000, you are protected by your provider if anything goes wrong. Just remember to pay off the full balance before it is due to avoid getting into
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