Save Money--Super Sales Weekend

Save Money by Waiting: More late shoppers find retailers offering deals.
Procrastinators numbers up in '07; bargains and other extras await.
Retailers expect a flood of shoppers to hit stores this weekend as procrastinators take advantage of the last full weekend before Christmas.
About 17 percent of shoppers polled early this week said they hadn't even started shopping, up from about 15 percent last year, according to the National Retail Federation.
Of those who weren't finished shopping, more than half said they usually are much further along with their holiday purchases.
Retail experts say a variety of factors has people waiting longer than usual to buy. One reason, they say, is that shoppers have more time because Christmas falls on a Tuesday this year.
Others say high gas prices and a mortgage crisis have shoppers more edgy than usual, causing them to hold out for deeper discounts.
Either way, retailers-many of whom have had a rough year so far- are making a final push to grab the interest of last-minute buyers.
About 53 percent of people polled said they were waiting to get bigger discounts, compared to 38 percent last year, according to Consumer Reports.
Discounts make retailers nervous because the cuts can hurt the bottom line. Clothing retailers in particular were hurt by unseasonably warm weather that discourages sales of sweaters, coats and similar items.
Sales on the day after Thanksgiving were more encouraging when receipts for that day rose 5 percent compared with the same day last year, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
A quarter of consumers polled said they intend to shop less this year, according to America's Research Group. Of them 33 percent attributed it primarily to gas prices, while 20 percent blamed a tighter credit market.
"This season turns out to be a waiting game between retailers and the consumers," said Britt Beemer, founder and chairman of ARG. "The consumers, as always have the upper hand because they make the purchasing decisions, and retailers will have to work harder to entice them to buy."
So if you've waited until the last minute to finish your Christmas shopping it seems there will be bargains waiting for you this weekend. Be careful out there. Remember the tips for keeping your identity safe while shopping. And remember, it's not a bargain if you don't need it. With prices cut way down now...there should be some really big bargains after Christmas. Makes gift cards sound even better doesn't it. So be careful, be frugal, be thoughtful and as always... Happy Savings!!!

Coupon Corner
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