How to save time and money during the holiday season: good advice from Target employees

Target is a holiday shopping center for people across the country. Edition Reader's Digest talked with current and former employees about what you can do and what you want to avoid when shopping for the holidays.

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Shopping during the holiday season is stressful, no matter the store. Target, however, is special because there are too many deals that are too good to miss.

Go to the store with a shopping plan

It's so hard to turn down good purchases at Target. “The biggest mistake I see when people shop at Target during the holidays is that they buy an item they didn't even think about,” says Derek Hales, founder of ModernCastle.com and a former Target employee. “It’s easy to accept a deal that seems too good to be true, but remember that’s what the store expects.”

Keep track of prices

If you buy something like a blanket, for example, and you see that there will be discounts on it next week, you can come back and buy it cheaper. And check the prices of competitors for the goods that you plan to buy from Target, as they will match the price of almost any competitor.

Do not wear red clothes in the store

Despite the fact that you want to maintain the spirit of the holiday, choose green or other clothes when you go to Target. Former Target employee Becky Beach, creator of MomBeach.com, says people often confuse customers with employees if they wear Target's signature bright red color. Make shopping easier for yourself and others by wearing anything but red.

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Wednesday and Friday are the best days for shopping

If you get to the store early on Wednesday, the store will have a good selection of items as it usually arrives in stores. Friday is another ideal day to shop because new items are often on sale.

Remember that Cyber ​​Monday offers are online

Some Target shoppers make the mistake of thinking Cyber ​​Monday deals apply to brick-and-mortar stores when they're only available online. “I’ve had a few customers get mad at me when I couldn’t provide online deals on Target.com in a physical store,” Beach says.

Subscribe and apply for a discount card store

If you plan to use Target as your main store for holiday shopping, it's worth paying for a Target REDCard and Cartwheel App subscription. “I would encourage people to sign up, but some people didn’t think it would save them money,” Beach says. Even Value Penguin reports that a 5 percent discount with a REDCard is hard to beat.

Buying holiday packaging is not the best option

You can spend more on a holiday package than on a regular package. In addition, often the price is indicated for a certain package size, and all that is paid more from above.

Look for hidden discounts

If a holiday item is worth buying, be aware that after the holidays the price of it can drop significantly. For example, one teacher came and bought all the remaining sweets from Easter sales a few days after the holiday, because she bought them for classes, and not for the holiday.

Get ready to spend more time than you expect

Remember that Target is one of the most popular shopping destinations, so expect both crowds and long lines. “Several hundred people will be in that store at the same time, and there's a good chance they're looking for the same items you have on your list,” says Hales. “So don’t go to the store every time thinking you’ll find everything you need.”

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There are many easier ways to shop than to shop.

Save yourself the hassle of going into a store and shop online. “Even though the store has something special, you'll likely have better luck checking the website from time to time, since most other holiday shoppers will still be running to physical stores Target,” says Hales. “Most shoppers forget that you can order online and have Target employees deliver your purchases right to your home.”

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