September came around quickly, and Halloween and Christmas will be here before we know it. Because of this, we thought we would spend this article talking about Boxing Day and how you can survive all the madness that ensues with the global shopping holiday that originated in Great Britain. After all, the more time you spend preparing for Boxing Day, the less stress you will feel on the day. When you’re not stressed out, you’ll be able to make the most of the experience and snatch up the best deals on clothes and tech accessories such as laptops, phones, and smartwatches.
Top Tips for Surviving Boxing Day Shopping
#1: Bring a Tech Bag with You
Even though carrying additional bags with you may weigh you down, especially since the more you shop, the more you will have to carry, hear us out. Much of the retail industry has turned digital, and more and more places have started accepting mobile payment services like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay. Many retail businesses also offer mobile coupons, discounts, and vouchers that shoppers hold exclusively on their phones. As a result, and because Boxing Day shopping can last for several hours, people should bring tech bags containing chargers and portable power banks with them so that they don’t have to worry about their phones dying while they’re still at the mall.
Preparation is key to surviving Boxing Day shopping, but this is the case with many things. For example, when you prepare for natural disasters like tornadoes or floods, you’re also supposed to have a dedicated tech section in your emergency bag. According to ExpressVPN’s article on how to build an emergency kit, essential tech products to carry with you include phone chargers, portable Wi-Fi hotspots, and portable power banks. These are all products that would come in handy when spending several hours at the mall on Boxing Day.
#2: Dress Smart
Even though you’re going shopping for new clothes, you don’t have to dress like you’re walking in a fashion show for Boxing Day. Instead, try to dress smart, which means wearing appropriate shoes that will get you from point A to point B, and wearing light, comfortable layers. As the malls and stores get busier, it’s going to get hot, and you’re not going to want to wear a heavy jacket as you push your way through the crowds. There have been cases of shoppers fainting in the past and, according to a 2015 Mirror article, fights breaking out in the malls due to overcrowding. If you start with a jacket, bring a backpack with you that can hold both the jacket when you’re ready to take it off and your tech bag.
#3: Create a List of What You Want
Window shopping is popular in the UK, and according to Express, adults spend the equivalent of 11 days annually window shopping via their phones. However, window shopping is an entirely different game when it comes to Boxing Day shopping because every storefront promotes incredible deals. Because of this, people are more likely to buy items they never intended to buy when they first entered the store or the mall. That isn’t always bad, but it is one of the main ways people accidentally break the bank on Boxing Day. To avoid this, make a list of the things you want or need ahead of time and then stick to it when you’re shopping.
Like anything, from the first day of school to natural disasters, you must prepare to survive the madness of Boxing Day. By doing so, you’ll enjoy the experience far more and take advantage of more deals.
