According to
MSN Money, about 60% of holiday shoppers will use online tools and mobile applications to find discounts on gifts. Below is a list of tools to help consumers save time and money this Christmas Season.
Shop Savvy- Compare prices on an item simply by scanning its barcode. This app. also provides product reviews, and the ability to share potential purchases with friends.
Gift List- Allows the user to set a budget for and list out each gift they want to buy. Also keeps track of when a purchaser is reaching his or her spending limit.
Catalogue by TheFind- An aggregated catalog from major retailers. The buyer is able to find what they want and make purchases directly from their Ipad.
Price Check by Amazon- See if the item is being sold for cheaper on Amazon by scanning the products bar code, taking a picture of it, or typing the name of the product in the search bar.
FastMall- Creates a virtual map of the mall allowing the shopper to navigate the quickest path to their favorite stores.
Daily deal sites like
Goupon and
Living Social are also gaining popularity for their ability to alert consumers of sales going on in their local area. What tools will you be using to find the best deals this holiday season?
