With These Tips, Defy the Christmas Rush

In the days leading up to Christmas, many consumers are overwhelmed by stress and hustle. Buying food for the holidays, getting the Christmas tree and last-minute gifts, making plans for family visits. The AK Upper Austria has compiled some tips to save money and hassle when last-minute shopping.

Stress instead of Christmas idyll

The quiet and contemplative pre-Christmas period is a time and organizational challenge for many people. The to-do list is long and often the spark of a gift idea is missing. The AK has some tips on how consumers can avoid hassle when doing last-minute Christmas shopping.

Play it safe with vouchers

Vouchers are very popular as last-minute gifts. The joy can quickly fade if the store for which you bought them closes or no longer accepts the vouchers. In this case, the money is gone and the voucher is no longer redeemable. If so, vouchers from shopping streets or centers are best, allowing redemption at multiple stores. Even better is giving cash or a homemade voucher.

Better to shop locally

If it should be a package, it is better to get it from local retailers if possible. Often, a phone reservation with quick pickup is possible.

Organize a Stress-Free Return

For goods purchased in-store, there is no legal right of return. However, most stores voluntarily offer this through their general terms and conditions. In case of doubt, it helps to inquire and ideally agree in writing with the company on an exchange and/or return option.

For online purchases, a withdrawal can be declared for almost all products (exceptions e.g. sealed goods or custom-made products) within 14 days of receiving the goods.

Caution with Online Purchases

Especially so close to Christmas, it may happen that due to extended delivery times, the package does not arrive in time. To avoid disappointment, it is advisable to pay attention to the companies' promises of when the package will be delivered.

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