Tips to shop smart during the Boxing Day sales 2024
Christmas may be over, but that doesn't mean you can rest with the Boxing Day sales.
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Christmas is a holiday for spending time with family and friends, gifting or giving presents and eating plenty of food. If you've recovered from the 24-hour long food coma, you may want to think about tackling some shopping.
Navigating Boxing Day sales can be a tricky business. From huge crowds to stores ruthlessly competing to outdo one another, it's easy for the day to feel like complete chaos.
Luckily, our shopping team has been through it all so you don't have to. Here's our top tips for a satisfying and stress-free Boxing Day experience.
1. Stay up-to date
If you are after a specific item that you know will be crazy popular, you need to know the moment it goes on sale. If you're shopping online, be aware that some sales will start the second the clock strikes 12.01am - or even start the day before! You need to know when to start shopping the Boxing Day sales and you don't want to be caught unaware of the deals that are happening.
You're in luck because we have a handy Boxing Day deals page that has all the sales listed that you could possibly ask for. Thanks us later.
2. Make your list the night before
if you trick yourself into thinking you'll be fine without a list and won't go over budget, we can assure you that it won't end up that way. You'd be surprised by how quickly you can convince yourself that you 'need' something you've never even thought about before (we're looking at you, Kmart).
Our advice is to plan in advance and make a beeline for your most coveted items. This way, you won't miss out on what you really want and you can keep an eye on how much you've spent before deciding whether to keep shopping or call it a day.
3. Shop online
Boxing Day is a public holiday, and after a long Christmas Day you’re probably not too keen to get out of bed. But you’re in luck, because you can still take advantage of the Boxing Day sales online. You can shop from your mobile or laptop from the comfort of your own bed because for some reason, shopping in your pyjamas is just so much more fun. Saves you having to stress about finding parking, waiting in long queues and dealing with the overcrowded shopping centre.
Check out sites like THE ICONIC and Amazon that make it easy to shop across a range of stores in one go, saving you the hassle of individually checking out sites for all your favourite brands.
4. Plan ahead for the New Year
Some people wonder why you need to go shopping on Boxing Day considering Christmas is done by that stage, but these people don’t understand how to plan like a pro. The Boxing Day sales are a great opportunity to think of the year ahead and score discounts at times when you need them. Birthdays coming up? Valentines gifts to buy? School equipment? It’s all there, all on sale.
5. Know your measurements
It's happened to the best of us... you order something online and when you try it on at home, it just doesn't fit right. Looking at the store's size guides and doing your research is crucial when shopping online. It can make or break a purchase and can make for a very unhappy Boxing Day. Boxing Day can be a time to experience a lot of emotions, so prepare to stress the least amount possible.
6. Ask for gift vouchers for Christmas
It’s last minute, sure, but now’s your chance to request something that will really help you out. It might seem rude or impersonal to request a gift voucher for Christmas, but some people actually prefer you to tell them what you want. It saves them the hassle of trying to guess what to get you AND it helps you with your Boxing Day shopping. Everyone is happy!
7. Don't fall into sales traps
It can be disturbingly easy to max out your credit card when you're convincing yourself that everything you buy is a bargain, but try and think logically. If there's an item that you've been wanting for a while and it's on sale, now is the time to get it. However, if you wouldn't buy the item at full price, there's a good chance that you don't really want it and you're just being seduced by the sale sticker. Remember, even a huge discount doesn't necessarily mean something is worth the price. Stay strong and know when to walk away.
8. Know the returns policy
Checking the returns policy before you shop is key, as this will help you make more effective purchasing decisions. If you're not 100% sure about an item, shopping at a store with cashback returns and free postage can take the pressure off. If you change your mind, you can send it back for free!
There's nothing worse than buying something, deciding to return it and realising that you can only get store credit and the return is going to cost you $15.
You can check out a list of stores with both free delivery and free returns here. And if you're not fussy about free delivery and free returns, at least check that the store offers returns at all. Because some just don't.
Things we can expect to see on sale
Every year at Boxing Day there are a few standard items we always see on sale.
- Beauty gift packs always make their way to the sale shelves. You know those pretty boxes of hand cream sets and lipstick packs you always see in department stores in the lead up to Christmas? These inevitably end up in the bargain bin on 26 December. If you're in need of some new beauty products, you can find great deals by looking at the discounted gift packs.
- You can usually find game console bundles on sale on Boxing Day too. Many stores will bundle up a bunch of games with a console to entice Christmas shoppers. Once Christmas shopping is done though, these bundles hit the sale section.
- Other pieces with slashed prices include the laptops and TVs released in 2020. These are discounted to clear the way for the new models arriving in the new year. Also, seasonal furniture also ends up on sale so stores can clear the floor and introduce the new season stock.
See a snapshot of the sales
Pharmacy Online
5% off sitewide
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JSHealth Vitamins
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LEGO
Up to 30% off LEGO sale
Save up to 30% on selected toy sets on sale at LEGO. While stocks last. T&Cs apply.
Crocs Australia
Buy 2 pairs of Crocs footwear for $110
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Don't miss out on huge savings at Crocs. Valid for a limited time only. Exclusions, T&Cs apply.
Experience Oz
$10 off 5 Day Theme Park Pass: Movie World, Sea World & Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
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It includes any five-day entry to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, and Wet'n'Wild over 5 consecutive days from the first visit. Your 5 consecutive days start from the first visit and entry is valid for any 5 days in total during this period. T&Cs apply.
Crocs Australia
Get 2 Jibbitz™ FREE with full-priced Clogs
Buy full priced Mega Crush, Crush, or Echo Clogs and get 2 FREE Jibbitz™ at Crocs. Limited time offer and while stocks last. T&Cs apply.
JSHealth Vitamins
$100 off the 4-step skincare set
Shop the 4-step skincare set and score $100 off by using the code at checkout at JSHealth Vitamins. T&Cs apply.
LEGO
LEGO Insiders only!
FREE gifts with purchase
Get FREE gifts from Lego with minimum spend. Limited time offer. T&Cs, exclusions apply.
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NORMAL
FREE gift with purchase
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Receive FREE gifts when you spend $100 or more at Normal. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Virgin Australia
Fly and earn up to 20,000 Velocity points
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Mister Jones Health
20% off Wellness Starter Bundle
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Get 20% off Wellness Starter Bundle at Mister Jones Health. Now for only $148.77. T&Cs apply.
Decathlon
Up to 50% off sports gear, apparel, and more
Enjoy huge discounts on a variety of sports gear, equipment, apparel, and more at Decathlon. While stocks last. T&Cs apply.
ResMed
Up to $478 off AirSense 10 AutoSet 4G bundle
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Don't miss out on huge savings at ResMed. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
G-Star Raw
Up to 40% off sale
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Get up to 40% off jeans, coats, shoes, accessories, and more for men and women at G-Star Raw. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Target Australia
25% off toys, clothing, appliances and more
Take advantage of huge savings at Target. Shop now. Limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Renogy
6% off sitewide
Ends
Enjoy an extra 6% off for all products with the promo code at Renogy. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Renogy
Up to 68% off solar kit, panels, batteries & inverters
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Get up to 68% on off-grid solutions at Renogy. Valid for a limited time only. Exclusions, T&Cs apply.
Lovehoney
Up to 50% off best-selling sex toys
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Unleash your pleasure potential with up to 50% off Lovehoney's best-sellers. T&Cs apply.
Bing Lee
Up to $300 off selected gadgets and appliances
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Don't miss out on huge savings at Bing Lee. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
GiftBox
$30 off orders over $200
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Save $30 off your orders over $200 at GiftBox. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Eight Sleep
$100 off Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra
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Get the Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra for $6,499 (RRP: $6,599). Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Samsung
Up to 30% off selected Samsung products
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Don't miss out on huge savings from Samsung. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Lenovo
Up to 59% off Lenovo ThinkPad PCs + 2X Rewards Points
Shop up to 59% off Lenovo ThinkPad PCs while stocks last. T&Cs apply.
Emma Sleep AU
Up to 45% off Emma mattresses
Save up to 45% on Emma Sleep mattresses and bedding. Limited time offer. T&Cs apply.
lululemon
Up to 50% off women's activewear at lululemon
Ends
Shop the We Made Too Much sale for epic deals on leggings, sports bras, and more at Lululemon. T&Cs apply.
Princess Highway
20-60% off storewide
Ends
Get 20-60% off vintage-inspired clothing and accessories at Princess Highway. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Dangerfield
20-60% off storewide
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Get 20-60% off on edgy and playful clothing and accessories at Dangerfield. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
THE ICONIC
Up to $100 off Shark Beauty
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Aerre
Up to 25% off luxury perfumes + FREE shipping
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Score great discount and FREE shipping when you shop luxury perfumes at Aerre. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Lovehoney
Up to $225 off Lovehoney Advent Calendars
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Save up to $225 on Lovehoney Advent Calendars for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Norton
Up to $46 off Norton 360 and Antivirus Plus
Save up to $46 on Antivirus Plus, Norton 360 Standard, Deluxe and Premium. Discounts are applied at checkout. Exclusions, and T&Cs apply.
Amazon
$211 off Apple 2023 MacBook Pro (14-inch, Apple M3 Pro chip): $3,288
Save $211 on Apple 2023 MacBook Pro (14-inch, Apple M3 Pro chip with 11‑core CPU and 14‑core GPU, 18GB Unified Memory, 512GB) at Amazon while stocks last. T&Cs apply.
Amazon
26% off ghd Air™ Professional hair dryer
Get the ghd Air Professional hair dryer now for only $199 (was $270) at Amazon. Limited time offer and while stocks last. T&Cs apply.
Emma Sleep AU
50% off + Extra 5% off sitewide
Get up to 50% off select bedding and enjoy an extra 5% off sitewide when you sign up for emails and texts. Exclusions, T&Cs apply.
Charles Tyrwhitt
Up to 60% off + Shirts from $49
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Don't miss out great discount at Charles Tyrwhitt. Limited time only. T&Cs apply.
NBA League Pass
Stream every single NBA game for as low as $24.99/mo
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Jo Mercer
Take a further 30% off sale
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Amazon
46% off Dyson V8 Extra Cordless Vacuum: $479
Get it now for only $429 down from $799 at Amazon. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
adidas
Up to 40% off: End of Season Sale
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