TULSA, Okla. — We are less than a week away from Santa leaving those presents under the tree. Despite the clock ticking, many people are still searching for gifts.
This week is essentially the holiday home stretch, but don’t wait too long especially if you're shipping those gifts.
People in Green Country are last minute shopping for holiday gifts and there’s many reasons for the procrastination.
“We typically shop on Black Friday, but due to football being on Black Friday this year, we didn’t get to do it, so now we are doing it last minute,” said Samantha Glenn.
“I love the Christmas spirit. The hustle and bustle I just enjoy it so that’s why I’m here,” said Norma Robertson.
Luckily for these shoppers, they are finding some benefit to last minute shopping.
“There’s like a lot of good deals toward the end of the shopping season right before Christmas so we are sort of taking benefit of those good prices,” said Randy Wisdom.
“50% off on some things. Buy one get another one free so yeah its been good,” Stephanie Davenport said.
One shopper even told us she got items that weren’t on her gift list just because of those good deals.
So if you’re last-minute shopping, here’s some advice from a fellow shopper.
“Have a game plan,” said Elizabeth Smith.
“Just shop around. Shop the deals. Go to all the different stores that may or may not have the same things. You may save $5 here or $10 there. Look online for coupons. All of those things come in handy,” said Shea Ludwig.
Now, if you prefer to avoid the store by shopping online, be aware of shipping deadlines.
If you are ground shipping for USPS and FedEx it’s too late to make it in time for the holiday. Although both carriers have express and priority shipping which is faster.
However, weather is going to play a factor in some of that.
"we do see a little bit of winter weather expected in the Midwest and some in the Northeast. Indianapolis in particular is expecting a weather event later this week. However, we are rerouting the packages," said Jenny Robertson, Fedex Integrated Marketing & Communications Senior Vice President.
The one day to keep track of as you mark the days off until Christmas is this Thursday, December 22nd. FedEx says that is the last day to ship if you want it under the tree in time.
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