What Kind of Christmas Shopper Are You?
Posted: 23rd Nov 2010
Christmas is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year, but the events leading up to Christmas can also be the cause of the biggest headaches of the year. It is easy to determine how much stress you are going to be feeling this Christmas season; it is all in the type of Christmas shopper that you are.
There are four types of Christmas shoppers, and everyone falls under one of these categories:
1. The Early Bird -- everyone has heard the saying, "the early bird catches the worm," and these people believe in it. Early Birds can take two forms: the first, is the shopper that searches for gifts year round. This shopper is smart; they know that buying certain items in "off-season" will mean lower prices. These off-season items include bathing suits, other weather-appropriate clothing and electronics that have already made their big debut. The second form of the Early Bird is the shopper that begins shopping just before the holiday season. As stores are putting out fall decorations and preparing for Thanksgiving, the Early Bird is thinking ahead to Christmas.
2. The Stress-Less -- the Stress-Less shopper is also referred to as the Average Joe. This type of holiday shopper engages in a more high-risk-procrastination strategy than the Early Bird, but still manages to make it out alive. The Stress-Less shopper is not looking for items throughout the year and they enjoy watching fall turn to winter without thinking about Christmas shopping in great detail. When the Stress-Less shopper finally begins thinking about the upcoming holiday, they are beginning to hit some crowds. These average shoppers look for after Thanksgiving sales and need the holiday music to kick them into gear.
3. The "Asks-For-It" -- if you wait until a week before Christmas, you are truly asking for it. This type of shopper is starting to really feel the stress of the holidays. Procrastination haunts these shoppers and makes the one or two weeks before Christmas quite a headache. At this point, the shelves are becoming bare, so choices are limited. Don't worry, though -- it is the thought that counts, right? The "Asks-For-It" shopper usually comes down hard on themselves for waiting until the last minute again this Christmas, and promises Early Bird techniques in the future.
4. The Stress-Mess -- oh, the Stress-Mess is quite a sight. These shoppers are characterized by the look of shear panic and frustration on their faces. How could all the best toys and gifts be gone already? There are still 2 days before Christmas! The Stress-Mess shoppers are habitual procrastinators and next year will be no different. The biggest headaches will befall this holiday shopper, but all the unwanted Christmas items may be marked down!
Aim for a stress free Christmas and do your Christmas Shopping online.
There are four types of Christmas shoppers, and everyone falls under one of these categories:
1. The Early Bird -- everyone has heard the saying, "the early bird catches the worm," and these people believe in it. Early Birds can take two forms: the first, is the shopper that searches for gifts year round. This shopper is smart; they know that buying certain items in "off-season" will mean lower prices. These off-season items include bathing suits, other weather-appropriate clothing and electronics that have already made their big debut. The second form of the Early Bird is the shopper that begins shopping just before the holiday season. As stores are putting out fall decorations and preparing for Thanksgiving, the Early Bird is thinking ahead to Christmas.
2. The Stress-Less -- the Stress-Less shopper is also referred to as the Average Joe. This type of holiday shopper engages in a more high-risk-procrastination strategy than the Early Bird, but still manages to make it out alive. The Stress-Less shopper is not looking for items throughout the year and they enjoy watching fall turn to winter without thinking about Christmas shopping in great detail. When the Stress-Less shopper finally begins thinking about the upcoming holiday, they are beginning to hit some crowds. These average shoppers look for after Thanksgiving sales and need the holiday music to kick them into gear.
3. The "Asks-For-It" -- if you wait until a week before Christmas, you are truly asking for it. This type of shopper is starting to really feel the stress of the holidays. Procrastination haunts these shoppers and makes the one or two weeks before Christmas quite a headache. At this point, the shelves are becoming bare, so choices are limited. Don't worry, though -- it is the thought that counts, right? The "Asks-For-It" shopper usually comes down hard on themselves for waiting until the last minute again this Christmas, and promises Early Bird techniques in the future.
4. The Stress-Mess -- oh, the Stress-Mess is quite a sight. These shoppers are characterized by the look of shear panic and frustration on their faces. How could all the best toys and gifts be gone already? There are still 2 days before Christmas! The Stress-Mess shoppers are habitual procrastinators and next year will be no different. The biggest headaches will befall this holiday shopper, but all the unwanted Christmas items may be marked down!
Aim for a stress free Christmas and do your Christmas Shopping online.
Share this story