PriceGrabber.co.uk Provides 10 Tips to Help Shoppers Save More Than 1,000 Pounds Sterling Before Christmas

LONDON, September 19, 2011 -

The festive season is fast approaching, and with the current economic climate, many individuals and families are concerned about the cost of Christmas gift giving. PriceGrabber.co.uk®, a part of Experian, has compiled a list of tips to help shoppers prepare for the Christmas shopping season and save 1,000 pounds or more for their Christmas budgets.

    1.  Sign up for a flat-rate membership with a company that rents DVDs by
        mail or that allows for instant viewing over a computer. By having
        family film night at home instead of going to the cinema, consumers
        can save close to 35 pounds on a family for four. The savings on
        snacks at home versus the cinema also can be huge.

        Potential three-month savings: 105 pounds

    2.  Pack a lunch. Buying your lunch and snacks five days a week at a
        conservative 6 pounds per day costs 30 pounds per week. Preparing a
        daily meal at home with 3 pound's worth of groceries can yield
        savings of 15 pounds per week, or 60 pounds per month.

        Potential three-month savings: 180 pounds

    3.  Send e-cards. This Christmas, send electronic cards via email. Not
        only is it better for the environment, but it also can save 45
        pounds, which is the average cost of Christmas cards and postage.

        Potential three-month savings: 45 pounds

    4.  Drink tap water. The recommended daily serving of water for adults is
        1.5 liters. At an estimated 75p per liter, consumers who choose tap
        water instead of bottled water can save 101 pounds over three months.

        Potential three-month savings: 101 pounds

    5.  Search online for coupons and discounts. Taking the time to find 30
        pound's worth of coupons online each month on sites like
        PriceGrabber.co.uk can really add up. After three months, shoppers
        can save 90 pounds.

        Potential three-month savings: 90 pounds

    6.  Book Christmas travel early. Booking airline and train tickets three
        months ahead of time can help consumers avoid last-minute fare hikes
        and save as much as 200 pounds per roundtrip ticket.

        Potential savings: 200 pounds

    7.  Sell an old mobile phone. Almost every new mobile phone contract
        includes a new mobile phone. Even the oldest handset can be worth
        cash. Retailers that buy old mobile phones can pay up to 150 pounds
        for an unwanted phone, depending on its age and model.

        Potential savings: 150 pounds

    8.  Live without the latte. Drinking the free coffee in the office
        instead of spending 3 pounds on coffeehouse coffee every workday can
        save 15 pounds per week and 60 pounds per month.

        Potential three-month savings: 180 pounds

    9.  Join a library. Join a local library and read for free. Reducing book
        spending by 12 pounds per month can lead to a 36 pounds savings for
        three months.

        Potential three-month savings: 36 pounds

    10. Go to a hairdresser on a model night. Top salons can charge as little
        as 5 pounds on a model night, compared with 75 pounds on a regular
        night. Switching to a haircut by a junior hairdresser can lead to big
        savings.

        Potential savings: 65 pounds

        Total potential three-month savings: 1,152 pounds

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About PriceGrabber.co.uk®

PriceGrabber.co.uk, a part of Experian, is a leading online shopping site where savvy shoppers can instantly find and compare millions of unique products and services across 20 categories with thousands of merchants. Compare products side by side to find the right retailers at the best prices within popular categories, such as Digital Cameras, Electronics, Computers, Clothing, Books, TVs and more. PriceGrabber.co.uk provides shoppers with the right product from the right merchant at the best price anytime, anywhere. Visit us at www.pricegrabber.co.uk.

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Justin Sedgmond, PriceGrabber.co.uk, +44(0)203-177-1131, justin at pricegrabber.com