If you’re ever in Tampa, make sure to get some Tampa shopping time in your hands as shops here have great offers. If you want unique knick-knacks, interesting handicrafts, and homemade goodies, then you better start your day with a good old shopping time in this Florida city.
Start your shopping early
Start early because there’s a good chance that come lunchtime, everyone’s going to be at the mall or at the stores you’re eyeing. If you want to get your hands on that handbag, you better be the first in line. It’s when the doors finally open that the real battle begin. There is an influx of tourists in Tampa in the last years, and the interest just keep piling up. It’s nice to be able to start the day early and grab what you can while others are still sleeping in their hotel rooms.
Grab a bite
Before everything else gets chaotic, make sure to grab a bite in one of the local diners open early. This will make you feel like a true Tampa native. Order a cup of joe and a stack of pancakes and you’re good to go until lunchtime when you can stop and taste the amazing king crab and shrimps being offered in many Tampa restaurants. But get this, the real reason why you need to eat before diving into a pool of shoppers is because you might not last as long as the others who are prepared to push and shove for a chance to get a pair of sneakers for half the price. You need to be as energetic as you can and you have to make sure you have the adrenaline to compete with others for the same stuff.
Bring the kids some other time
This is not the time to bring the kids with you. There are other times when the malls and shops are quiet that you can bring the kids to pick up a couple of toys or what-not. During a big sale, kids should not be a part of the equation. It should be you and your wits alone with all the others who’s probably out to get the same items as you.
Print the coupons
If you have a printer at home, it’s better if you can just print the coupons, so that you won’t have to bring your phones with you. During a big sale, it might be better if you are gadget-free, so you don’t have to worry about dropping your mobile phone or unscrupulous individuals picking it out of your pocket. Your coupons could be printed and presented to the cashier upon checkout.