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holiday guide
6 ways to save time and money
this holiday shopping season
No matter what holiday shoppers are
looking for this season, there are two things
on everyone’s list: saving time and saving
money. Whether you’re making memories
with friends and family, or enjoying some
JOMO (joy of missing out) cozied up with
a holiday fl ick and treat, we all wish we
had more time over the holidays. Picking
out the perfect gift for everyone on your
list can also be a drain on your free time -
and your wallet - with Th e National Retail
Federation predicting that holiday spending
will increase approximately 4% this
year. Th is holiday season, simplify your
shopping with these six easy tips so you can
save both time and money and get back to
enjoying “the most wonderful time of the
year” with family and friends.
• Set a budget - and stick to it. With shoppers
expected to spend more this year,
setting a budget will be as important as
ever, and a great fi rst step in managing
holiday spending. Sticking to your budget
can be diffi cult, but there are plenty
of ways to save. For many, purchasing
in cash adds a level of accountability
and is a key way to keep holiday
spending on track. Try paying with cash
even when shopping online, with helpful
resources like Amazon Cash and
Amazon PayCode.
• Shop online - but know where to shop to
get the best prices. Th is year, according
to PwC’s 2019 Holiday Outlook, more
than half of customers (54%) will shop
online. Save time and money by shopping
with a one-stop location. A recent
report by Profi tero stated that Amazon
is set to beat U.S. online retailers on
pricing throughout the holiday season
by 20% on average across key consumer
shopping categories.
• Shop with Prime. ‘Tis the season of busy
schedules and eleventh-hour needs.
Whether you’re looking for last-minute
ingredients or the best playlist for a holiday
gathering, Prime can help you save
time and get everything you need this
holiday season. In addition to getting
the best of shopping and entertainment,
Prime members have access to exclusive
perks to help navigate the holiday season
- from free ultrafast grocery delivery
when you need something in a pinch, to
early access on the hottest holiday deals.
• Look out for deals. Everyone wants to
score deals on products they love - but
comparing prices during the holidays
can feel like an extra job. Luckily, you
can track the best deals without spending
much time or energy this season.
Customize your gift search, or, simply
sign up for “Watch a Deal” alerts and
receive alerts when items you’ve had an
eye on drop in price. Also, thrift y shoppers
can check out Bargains to fi nd savings
on a vast selection all in one place.
• Don’t stress over gift ing. Finding the
perfect gift can be overwhelming!
Eliminate the stress by starting with
curated gift guides on top categories like
Toys, Electronics, Books and Luxury
Beauty. Th ey’re a great way to see what’s
popular this season and get gift ideas for
anyone on your list. Plus, you can even
sort by price, making it easy to stay on
budget by fi nding gift s at the right price
point. Still can’t fi nd the perfect gift ? A
gift card will allow you to set the budget
you want, and everyone can fi nd something
they love from a wide selection of
products.
• Delivery your way. Once lists are checked
twice and shopping is complete, select
convenient shipping and delivery options
that work best for your holiday schedule.
Amazon Day gives Prime members
peace of mind knowing that their purchases
will conveniently arrive on the day
of their choice, and are consolidated into
fewer boxes whenever possible. In addition
to other fl exible delivery options like
Amazon Key, shoppers can make use of
secure pickup options as well. Eliminate
the worry of ruining a surprise or transporting
packages by using self-service
Amazon Lockers, staff ed Amazon
Locker+ pickup and return locations or
visiting a staff ed Counter location.
Th is holiday season, give yourself the
gift of saving time and money so you can
spend the holidays doing more of what
you love with the people you love most.
— BPT
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