The stores are loaded with holiday decorations and the sales event of the year has begun. Given the current economy, many large discount stores are offering great deals on toys, appliances, televisions and other common gift items. The idea, of course, is to entice holiday spending as if we arent really in economic trouble. Are these sales enough?
As with any sale, you have to consider whether its really going to save you money to buy something simply because its on sale. Its like using a coupon for a food product you just dont like. What will you do if your son asked for a specific Transformer but a similar one is on sale? Is it worth the savings to give a gift slightly less than the one he wanted? Tough choices.
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