{"id":254,"date":"2017-12-10T10:00:27","date_gmt":"2017-12-10T10:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/?p=254"},"modified":"2017-12-11T08:23:55","modified_gmt":"2017-12-11T08:23:55","slug":"december-shopping-tips-christmas-rush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/december-shopping-tips-christmas-rush\/","title":{"rendered":"December shopping tips after the Christmas rush"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We all know how the last week of December and first week of January can be both slow and quick at the same time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-256 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/December_Shopping_Tips_Sandton-Central-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"December shopping\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/December_Shopping_Tips_Sandton-Central-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/December_Shopping_Tips_Sandton-Central-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/December_Shopping_Tips_Sandton-Central-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/December_Shopping_Tips_Sandton-Central-1-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/December_Shopping_Tips_Sandton-Central-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can even pre-order your Back-to-School or office items online, before the year even ends.<\/p>\n<p>One of the best ways to beat the post-Christmas shopping rush is to have a pre-planned list of the things you and your family will need when the New Year begins. Visit Sandton Central and be astounded by amazing deals and offers from the best retailers.<\/p>\n<p>By making a list of exactly what you need, you\u2019ll be less likely to fall prey of buying unnecessary items. Also, it\u2019s good to remember that retailers use clearance sales to sell any leftover stock that would still be taking up shelf space, so be on the lookout!<\/p>\n<p>In addition, clearance sales aim to rid the store of returns or exchanges and old products. As overwhelming as such a sale can be, be sure of what you need before heading to the stores!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-255 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/December_Shopping_Tips_Sandton-Central-3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"December shopping\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/December_Shopping_Tips_Sandton-Central-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/December_Shopping_Tips_Sandton-Central-3-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/December_Shopping_Tips_Sandton-Central-3-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/December_Shopping_Tips_Sandton-Central-3-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/December_Shopping_Tips_Sandton-Central-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nA great idea is to visit the store\u2019s website and read their return policy. A lot of shops have special information for returns, especially during the holidays. Try to return the item in its original packaging, with the tags still attached, and that way it\u2019s less hassle to exchange it.<\/p>\n<p>And above all, keep cautious around the ATM and when using your bank cards \u2013 online or in-store.<\/p>\n<p>Happy shopping!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all know how the last week of December and first week of January can be both slow and quick at the same time. You can even pre-order your Back-to-School or office items online, before the year even ends. 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