Jose Mari Chan Shares Tips for Finding the Perfect Christmas Gift and Avoiding Last-Minute Holiday Shopping
As we settle into the -ber months, it’s time to
start thinking of your Christmas list. If you’re at a loss as to how to spread
joy to your loved ones during the holidays amidst a pandemic, who better to ask
for advice than one of the Philippines’ Christmas icons, Jose Mari Chan?
The
musician, who has been Shopee’s Christmas ambassador since 2018, shares that the important thing is to imbue the true spirit of
Christmas. “This pandemic may have completely changed our shopping habits, but
one thing remains the same - every chance you get to show kindness, do so. Whatever you give doesn't
have to be a big amount.”
Begin your holiday
shopping at Shopee’s Sep 30 Payday Sale and keep these other tips from Jose
Mari Chan in mind:
1. Take advantage of the
convenience and accessibility of online shopping
Like plenty of
Filipinos, Jose Mari Chan prefers to shop online these days, from gifts to
basic necessities and healthcare products. “Instead of taking public transport
or driving to a store, you can purchase from Shopee while staying at home.”
Aside from enjoying the safety and convenience, he adds that users get to help
out other Filipinos. “You're doing not only yourself a favor. You also continue
to support small businesses, manufacturers, and delivery services.”
2. Always check for free
shipping and other promos to make shopping more worthwhile
Jose Mari Chan reminds users to keep an eye out for vouchers,
especially during Shopee’s big sales. At the upcoming Sep 30 Payday Sale, for
instance, users can enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, 30% bills
cashback, and 30% off vouchers. Stack vouchers for bigger discounts. Jose Mari
Chan says, “What more can you ask for? I assure you, when you purchase on
Shopee, you will always be able to get the best deal.”
3. Go cashless for safe and
convenient transactions
Start opting for
contactless payment methods for safe and convenient payments. Use ShopeePay,
Shopee’s all-in-one e-wallet, to Buy Load, Pay Bills & Scan to Pay. At
Shopee’s Sep 30 Payday Sale, enjoy ShopeePay-exclusive promos such as up to 50%
off on mobile load; 30% bills cashback from Meralco, Maynilad, PLDT, and over
60 other billers; and ShopeePay ₱1 Deals from Puregold, Potato Corner, Seaoil,
and more.
For account
security, Jose Mari Chan adds, “Change your ShopeePay PIN regularly and do not
share it with anyone to prevent unauthorized purchases.”
4. It's better to plan ahead and organize your
Christmas list early on
Jose Mari Chan
shares that he and his wife are early birds when it comes to holiday shopping.
He advises users to follow this principle and plan ahead. “List down some
important people whom you want to cheer up, then browse online to see what
items you can give. Do it early. If you leave it up to the last minute, you
might make some impulse purchases or even overspend,” he says.
5. Put more heart into
picking gifts to make it more meaningful
Feeling stumped
about gift ideas? Here’s a piece of advice from Jose Mari Chan: try to come up
with gifts that hold meaning for the recipient. “For the past years, my wife
and I have been giving each other a common gift that we’d both agree on prior,
such as items we need for the home. I would also ask special friends if they
have a favorite charity, and I would donate in their name as a gift.”
The musician
concludes that as he gets older, he derives more pleasure from giving than
receiving. “When you receive, it's just a moment's pleasure. When you give, it
lasts longer. When you give out of kindness, love, charity, and generosity, the
impact will last for many years.”
Get gift ideas at Shopee’s Sep 30 Payday Sale: https://shopee.ph/m/payday-sale.
Enjoy the Christmas festivities with Jose Mari Chan
and watch his latest Shopee video via Facebook at https://shp.ee/5kkbwhh or YouTube at https://shp.ee/vtk84wr.
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app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
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