Shoppers face the annual challenge of finding that perfect gift, in the right size and at the right price as the holiday season draws near. While shopping online can help consumers save time and money, it can also be overwhelming due to the number of options available.
Experts recommend this year that you take advantage of the national trend in collective buying to reduce your shopping stress and save money.
“Collective buying sites streamline the holiday shopping process by connecting users with creative gift suggestions at unbeatable discounts,”Andrew Mason is the founder and chief executive of Groupon.com. Groupon.com offers daily deals on local goods, services, and cultural events in over 250 markets worldwide. “It’s become just as easy to give someone the gift of a great unique experience as it is to send them a sweater.”
Groupon offers some of the best 2010 gifts and has proven to be a top seller this year.
Health and Beauty: Pamper your loved ones with a trendy, no-chip manicure package or relaxing massage. Groupon.com and other sites offer amazing holiday deals that can sometimes be as high as 90% off.
Cultural: A gift of an annual membership is a thoughtful and easy way to give back. This year, some of the nation’s most prestigious institutions will offer half off individual and family memberships.
Fitness: Give your friend a lift with the gift of health and fitness. Many popular deals, such as yoga classes and gym memberships, can be packaged conveniently and the recipient can start their trial whenever they are ready.
Dining: Want to gift a foodie a gift? Discounted packages are available at many high-end restaurants that offer $50, $75 and $100 off the final bill.
Experiential gifts: Traditional gifts are wrapped in a box with a bow and placed inside a bag. Gifts like skydiving, rock climbing, or wine-tasting classes offer unique experiences that the recipient will never forget.
Daily deal websites allow you to consolidate the best gifts at low prices, making them a smart choice for holiday shopping. You can redeem your deals with printable coupons that show the actual value of the service, not the discount price. Are you not a subscriber? Go to www.groupon.comRegister now to receive your daily deals for free
