December 26th is Boxing Day, a holiday in Canada and the day after Christmas, when everything imaginable goes on sale, making it the most notorious shopping day of the year.
Expectant Boxing Day shoppers have been known to form lines early in the morning or late into the night (even though most sales will continue through the week), so wherever you go, be prepared for the crowds.
Here are a few tips.
1. Do research before you shop. Compare prices online before you shop to be sure you’re getting the most for your money.
2. Find the best deals. Retailers everywhere want to clear out their stock and you could find big savings on cameras to capture those holiday memories from Henry’s. Save big from clothing retailers such as Old Navy and Sears. Grocery stores want to sell off Christmas items so you’ll likely discover delicious deals for your New Year’s Eve party.
3. Prioritize your purchases. Determine your "must-have” items and plan to visit those stores first so you won’t be disappointed. And remember, a deal is only a deal if you really need the item, so shop with care and don’t be tempted by the low prices.
4. Set clear goals. To make the most of Boxing Day shopping, planning is important. Make your list, set your budget and determine how much time you will spend at the malls and stores.
5. Shop smart. Wear comfortable shoes, leave the heavy coats in the trunk of your car and bring snacks and drinks so you don’t waste time and money purchasing them at the mall.
6. Be patient. Boxing Day shopping can be even more hectic than last-minute Christmas shopping, so just relax and accept the fact that stores will be busy and the line-ups long.
7. Stay home and shop online. If the post-Christmas mall madness is more than you can manage, remember that many online retailers offer Boxing Day deals too. You can avoid the shopping chaos and take advantage of savings online.
Boxing Day's biggest deals will be found at the larger, name-brand stores, making it a good day to shop for electronics, appliances, furniture, designer clothes and accessories, and toys.
For downtown Vancouver shopping, both Robson Street and Pacific Centre Mall will be packed with deals--and other shoppers. Luxury retailer Holt Renfrew is a great place to shop for designer apparel: it's always pricey, but sales there lead to fabulous finds!
For mall shopping, you can't beat the behemoth Metropolis at Metrotown. With 450 stores, Metrotown is BC's largest mall, and it has its own SkyTrain stop for getting there car-free.
Enjoy!!
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