Last Minute Holiday Shopping Tips From DealTaker.com

Even Last Minute Shoppers can find the Perfect Gift for a Great Price

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Dec 19, 2011, 12:05 ET

DALLAS, Dec. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and thus far the numbers are impressive. According to a recent comScore report, in the first 39 days of the season, U.S. consumers spent close to $25 billion on online purchases, which represents a 15% increase over last year.

For consumers who did not take advantage of deals on Black Friday or Cyber Monday they still have time to find the right gift at a good price. Some last minute shopping and gift ideas from the experts at DealTaker.com include:

Buy online, but do it fast. Many of the large merchants offer standard shipping for Christmas Eve delivery if customers order on or before December 20. Additionally, some stores continue to offer rush delivery for orders placed on December 21 and even December 22. The one downside is that free shipping is no longer available. Visit DealTaker.com to access current online Christmas deals and coupons, including free shipping offers, and to view the shipping deadlines for many of the most popular stores.
Purchase an electronic gift card. Electronic gift cards are purchased exclusively online and are delivered electronically to the recipient via email or to a smartphone. Most major retailers offer this option, and the "card" can be delivered to an inbox or a phone within hours, rather than days. This option is great for those last minute Christmas Eve purchases.
Send flowers. Merchants such as ProFlowers will provide holiday delivery for orders on or before December 23. A beautiful arrangement of flowers can provide recipients with a holiday decoration that they are not forced to stow away at the end of the season.
Give seats to a favorite event. Almost everyone has a sporting event, concert, or theater production that they wish they could attend, and most last-minute shoppers can easily find these tickets online. Event tickets can be mailed or paperless and make a great gift that will last past the holiday season.
Opt for a magazine subscription. Most people would be happy to receive a subscription to their favorite magazine about a hobby or interest. Shoppers can visit sites such as Magazines.com to find the best magazine based on recipient, personality or price. Shoppers can also select to have a gift notification emailed directly to the recipient.

About DealTaker.com
Founded in Plano, Texas in 2004, DealTaker.com is the premier destination for consumers looking to spend less and get more. A free coupon site for shoppers to find and share deals, DealTaker.com brings together over 18,000 offers from over 3,500 stores to help shoppers save on merchandise and services, including food, travel, electronics, home furnishings, jewelry and pet supplies and more.