Mind youthese were the days before online shopping andAmazon took over.

This year, that happens to beNovember 27.

The whole thing seems like a big headache to me.

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Making a list and checking it twice can keep you from wasting money over the holidays.Credit:Tetra Images/Getty Images

For one, stores have already fully stocked their shelves with merchandise in preparation for the post-Thanksgiving rush.

Now its time to address the elephant in the room: the deals.

Secret Wednesday, anyone?

I’ll workshop it.