My fiancee and I want to go window shopping in a big city this Christmas, to get more into the holiday spirit.

For those that have been there during the season, is Columbus, OH a good place to go during Christmas? Do they have a lot of decorations up and all that?

How did it work out for you?

I did about 90% of my shopping online this year at six different retailers and got free shipping on everything (I won’t order unless shipping is free. Apparently they are all catching on). I got a few things “in store” on Black Friday, and had two gift cards to buy, but other than that, all online. Everything arrived as promised and I am now in the throes of wrapping.

i was wondering because i go online for shopping online for christmas for my kids and there friends ETC. and on regular black friday there is a whole bunch of sales so is there a black friday online thank you.

Every year i say i will but i never do! Next year is going to be the year that i start shopping in July so that there is less of a financial burden at the end of the year.

Do you think it is a good idea to shop early or do you prefer the adrenaline rush from last minute shopping ?

Usually when do you start your Christmas shopping and how many kids do you have? Anything specific that you’re getting them this year that they want?

I am thinking about shopping online at Ebay for Christmas because I checked out the website and see lots of things on my kids Christmas wish lists for much cheaper than in the stores. Has anyone shopped on Ebay and actually recieved what they ordered and were happy with it? Did you get robbed, never saw what you paid for? I am nervous about that happening, because it seems like it would be an easy thing to happen. Just wondering what others experiences were with things like this?

Are you avoiding the shops this Christmas? How much of your Christmas shopping is done online? What are the pros and cons of internet shopping? Will shopping at your desk take some of the fun out of the festive period?

I have the toughest time when it comes to shopping for others, I’ve tried going to the malls walking around to figure things out, now I’m trying something new i wanna shop online. What is a good site to shop that is cheap because I’m Christmas shopping for lots.

Do you have a preference:
Online shopping or shopping in person at stores?

I’m just curious. Do you like to ask people exactly what they want and get it for them, or browse around to find something that you think will be perfect? When do you usually begin your shopping and where? Do you do it all at once or a little at a time? Who do you usually buy for and how much do you spend on each gift? Happy Hollidays!