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Best
Toys
Middle week of December specifically saw a staggering number of Editors' Choice toy deals.  Keep in mind, however, that shopping mere days before Christmas is probably not wise; retailers realize last-minute shoppers are desperate and less able to effectively comparison shop, so prices often reflect that.

Gift Card Freebies
A popular promotion throughout the month of December, especially amongst restaurants, is to offer a free gift card to shoppers who purchase one as a gift.

Tools and Hardware Deals
In fact, last year, the month of December featured double the number of Editors' Choice offers than other month, save for November.

December Brings Added Savings to Name-Brand HDTVs
However, if you didn't pick up a new set last month, there's good news ahead as December is still a prime month for HDTV deals.

In fact, last year name-brand 42" LCD HDTVs dropped an extra 5% in December (when compared to their best November price).

Likewise, 46" and 47" name-brand LCD HDTVs dropped an extra 8% in December (when compared to their best November price).

3D fans, unfortunately, are still stuck paying a premium for the latest 3D technology.

Hold Out On: Christmas Decorations
If you wait until December 26, you'll see discounts of 50% to 70% off seasonal goods.  However, if you absolutely must buy a fake Christmas tree before the 25th, look to Walmart, Kmart, and Home Depot for inexpensive options.

Worst
2013 Wall Calendars
You may see some modest discounts this month and early in 2013 that will entice you to purchase a calendar, but the first significant sales we'll see on these items come at the end of January and beginning of February.

Skip Buying Jewelry for the Holidays

For Electronics Deals Other Then TVs:
Wait Until 2013 Models Debut in Janaury/February

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