Make that list and check it twice, Black Friday is days away.
And this year, many folks are ready to get out and spend, a trend that doesn鈥檛 quite line up with a slower supply chain due to the pandemic.
Chris Byrnes — a consultant also known as the — said meeting demand as the holidays kick off this week will be difficult, but it’s expected to eventually level out.
鈥淏oth retailers and manufacturers are telling me they鈥檙e seeing good supply for the rest of December,鈥� he said.
If you see what you want now, he said to buy it just in case the market changes. Some of the hot toys to grab quick include characters from the online show “Cocomelon.”
鈥淎nother thing that鈥檚 selling really well is the Magic Mixies Calderon from Moose Toys,鈥� Byrnes said.
When it comes to gadgets for the adults on your list, Byrnes warns about paying over retail for items like PlayStations and the latest Apple Watch.
He said this may be the year to ditch the mad dash to dozens of stores for discounts.
鈥淚t’s definitely all about keeping your sanity. If you see something, buy it,鈥� Byrnes said.
