Dec 28 2008
Christmas Shopping Figures Were Down
Even with a ton of discounts this year, many people did not spend as much money as they did last year during the Christmas season. One reason is the economy and the fact that people just do not have a lot of money to spend on big ticket items. I got two gift cards this year. I had them for Walmart so I bought food with it and only spent about thirty two dollars extra. Many people had gift cards when I went to the store. It is one reason why people will even shop is because of gift cards and discounts. I only go to Walmart about three or four times a year. Usually just to get presents for family members or holidays. My local Walmart is about a half our away, that is if there is no traffic which there usually is. I prefer online shopping, especially if the shipping fees are reasonable. Overstock.com has become one of my favorites. They have refurbished stuff also which can be a good cost savings for me since I am on a very tight budget. We are all cracking down on our spending. It is a double edged sword.
Yeah man, I’m selling jewelry in the department store, and there was nobody came for the Christmas, while last year the store was full of customers. I can feel the hesitation in purchase, man. That sucks.