2023-11-09 16:59:15
This year the holidays are placed under the sign of inflation. Despite the general increase in prices, the budget allocated to gifts will remain relatively stable this year, with 130 euros on average per child. Franceinfo Conseil takes stock of the best way to manage your time and savings.
After a very slight drop between August and September, the drop in prices is accentuated. But the situation remains difficult, especially since salary increases have not offset the effects of inflation, according to INSEE, to increase purchasing power.
For Christmas, which is fast approaching, if you want to avoid breaking the bank while still pleasing your loved ones, it is better to do it in advance. According to the price comparison, an ideal, the best time is November. So don’t hang around.
“Black Friday” et “Cyber Monday”
Prices are falling in the run-up to “Black Friday”, which takes place on November 24 this year, followed by “Cyber Monday” on Monday November 27. After this period, prices will start to rise again, reaching a peak in the days leading up to Christmas. According to Idealo, the average price of a video game console during Christmas week will be 461 euros compared to 384 euros currently.
By shopping now, if you can afford it of course, there are several advantages: you will benefit from better offers, you will not normally be faced with stock shortages, you will have your gifts on time, while avoiding the crowds. In addition, you will spread your expenses over several months, which is not insignificant.
Online purchase and clearance
During Black Friday, the promotions are quite interesting, but the downside is having to deal with the crowds in the stores. You can also make your purchases online, for example on November 27 for “Cyber Monday”.
Also note that supermarkets have clearance offers. They are selling off some toys from last year to make room for new products. But don’t delay, because the final operations are underway.
The second-hand toy market
The second hand allows you to save money while making an eco-responsible gesture. According to Ademe, nearly 100,000 tonnes of toys are thrown away in France each year.
So take a look at second-hand sites like Leboncoin, Vinted, Ebay, Beebs. In general, items are on average 45% less expensive than new. It is therefore a good solution to save money, especially since you can often discuss the price with the seller and reduce it by a few euros. Furthermore, now, major brands also have sections dedicated to second-hand products.
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A final, particularly nice solution is to go and glean good deals from toy markets. They are generally organized by associations, cultural centers or town halls and as Christmas approaches, there are many of them. To find the next toy exchange near you, go to the site:
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