The best time to save big on children's toys might surprise you
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After browsing through department stores, online and in-store, I’ve come to learn the ugly truth about this year’s hottest children’s toys: They’re ridiculously expensive! A survey conducted by ReailMeNot reveals that 38 per cent of Canadians plan to gift toys this year and that price is the biggest deciding factor when purchasing gifts. Also, Canadians are being more conscious when spending this season, with 48 per cent reporting that they stayed within budget during their holiday shopping and 27 per cent saying they plan to spend under $500 on gifts.
So, how do you make sure you get the most for your money?
"A lot of people think the best deals on items are earlier in the year but when it comes to items like toys, insights show that the 10 days leading up to Christmas are when the deepest discounts can be found, so if you can hold out until then, you’ll be surprised what you might get,” says RetailMeNot shopping and trends expert Sara Skirboll.
Since we’re now at the beginning of that 10-day window leading up to Christmas, we’ve rounded up the best ones at the best prices and discounts.
L.O.L. Surprise! Amazing Surprise with 14 Dolls, 70+ Surprises & 2 Playset
Shop it: Amazon, $180 (originally $150)
Shopkins Series 10 Sweet Treat Truck Deluxe plus Shoppie
Shop it: Walmart $19 (originally $30)
Mickey Mouse Kitchen Play Set
Shop it: Disney, $90 (originally $100)
Adventure Force Ultimate Dino City Garage
Shop it: Walmart, $50 (originally $80)
PAW Patrol Super PAWs 2-in-1 Transforming Mighty Pups Jet Command Center
Shop it: Walmart, $60 (originally $80)
Frozen 2 Anna & Kristoff Fashion Dolls
Shop it: The Bay, $32 (originally $40)
Lego Star Wars Death Star Cannon
Shop it: Lego, $25
Air Hogs Zero Gravity Laser Car
Shop it: Amazon, $44
Barbie Fashionistas Ultimate Closet Doll and Accessory
Shop it: Walmart, $35 (originally $45)
Nerf N-STRIKE Elite Splitstrike
Shop it: Walmart, $30
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