As the holiday season approaches’ finding the perfect gift at a great price is a major priority for many holiday shoppers. For many, the online search is often tedious and fruitless so customers settle on shopping at stores that promise them the lowest prices. Amazon and Barnes & Noble are two stores that have been known for years to offer great prices to their customers, especially around the holiday season. Both stores have created their own line of digital reader and both have a wide variety of the things people love. So, which store is really the least expensive and who is offering the best deals to help the customer save this holiday season?
1. Star Wars: the Ultimate Action Figure Collection
Star Wars collectors, as well as fans, will have to have this fantastic book that shows every Star Wars Action figure that has been created thus far. This guide will take fans through the creation and evolution of the Star Wars figurines for the past 40 years! This is the perfect holiday gift for any collector who would like to know the value of their collection, or just see what they have! This product can be found on sale at barnesandnoble.com for $25.64 which is a 35% discount from the original price of $40. This same book can be found on Amazon.com for only $21.60 for a brand new copy.
2. The Walking Dead: Complete Second Season
AMC’s The Walking Dead is one of the most talked about television series of the year. Now, fans can purchase the entire second season of the series on DVD or Blue Ray for themselves, or for other fans as holiday gifts. The Walking Dead is one of the biggest zombie stories on the market and has had critics raving for three seasons! barnesandnoble.com offers this gripping series on Blue Ray for $34.99, so fans can watch the show in crystal clear quality. On amazon.com fans can purchase the same four discs Blue Ray set for $29.75, a $5 difference from the Barnes and Noble.
3. Gaiam Dragonfly Print Yoga Mat
Yoga is one of the biggest exercise crazes at the moment. People need a good way to relieve stress while being able to stretch and build muscle. There have been many videos, equipment and clothing designed around those who are enthused about yoga. This cute yoga mat is the perfect gift for any woman who loves yoga. The mat comes in pink and features a cute design depicting a dragonfly flying through whimsical branches. This gorgeous mat can be found on barnesandnoble.com for $21.99. It can also be found on amazon.com for $21.98, which is not a huge difference.
4. Rosetta Stone- French Levels 1-5
Rosetta Stone is one of the easiest ways to learn a foreign language. It is utilized in schools, business and home use. Many people struggle with foreign language throughout their lives and then when they discover Rosetta Stone pick up the language in no time flat. This is due to Rosetta stones teaching abilities, as it is designed to trigger all parts of the brain so people will learn the language more naturally. This great program can be found on barnesandnoble.com for $399, which is a $100 discount from the original price. It can also be found on Amazon.com for the same price, $399.
5. Micheal Buble Christmas CD
Where would the holiday season be without a bit of crooning to make the holiday carols seem perfect? This season try out Micheal Buble’s Christmas CD. This collection of Christmas songs comes with fifteen holiday classics that will bring the holiday spirit out in just about anyone and one original song by Micheal Buble. This is the perfect gift for Buble fans, or a great buy to play at holiday parties. On Barnesandnobles.com this collection can be purchased for $11.39, a 40% discount from its original price of $18.99. This collection can also be found on amazon.com for $8.24, a $3 difference.
6. Create Your Own Books
There is nothing better to witness than a kid being creative. This set will provide kids with everything they need to create their very own books. This set comes with 2 hardcover books and one mini book that will allow children to write, draw and use their imagination to tell their very own stories. This set also comes with a wide variety of stickers that will help kids decorate the cover of their books. This great set can be purchased on barnesandnoble.com for $17.95, a 10% discount from its original price of $19.95. This set can also be purchased as part of a buy one get one half off sale. On amazon.com this set can be purchased for $16.95, a $1 less.
7. Jack Skelington Noise Isolating Earphones
Nightmare Before Christmas fans will love this wonderful Jack Skelington ear bud set. This set features Jack’s face on the back of the ear buds and comes in an awesome Jack Skelington bag. Ear buds provide great quality sound, improves bass and cancels out most of the noise outside of the ear bugs. These iHome ear buds also comes with extra detachable ear covers that will fit just about any ear size comfortably. These ear buds can be purchased on barnesandnoble.com for $14.95. The same ear buds can be purchased on amazon.com for $9.74, a $5 price difference.
8. The Hunger Games Trilogy Boxed Set
The Hunger Games is one of the most popular young adult series written. These books have sparked a movie trilogy, massive merchandise, and tons of fans. This season purchase the entire hardback collection for the Hunger Games fans on the holiday gift list. It does not matter what age the fan is, they will love this great collection of books whose hardback designs will look brilliant on any shelf. This collection can be found on barnesandnobles.com for $32.92, a 30% discount from its original price of $53.97. This collection can also be found on amazon.com for $29.82, a $3 less than Barnes & Noble.
9. Dr. Seuss’s Beginner Book Collection
Dr. Seuss’s books have been one of the best choices for early readers for generations. These wonderful books are not only great for teaching children how to read, but they also help with rhyming and morals. Children seem to take to the stories of Dr. Seuss books which help them gain an interest in reading that will last a lifetime. This collection comes with five of the more popular books in hardcover form. This set can be found on barnesandnoble.com for $26.98, a 41% discount from its original price of $44.94. It can also be found on amazon.com for $24.97, a $2 less than Barnes & Noble.
10. Nook Simple Touch
Surprise loved ones who love to read this holiday season with the Nook Simple Touch. Nook is one of the most popular ereaders on the market today and has many different varieties of ereaders to choose from. The Nook Simple Touch has a built in Wi-Fi that allows users to download thousands of books. This Nook also provides clear words with a subtle backlight that will not hurt the eyes. The Nook Simple Touch can be found on barnesandnoble.com for $99 and ships for free within 24 hours. It can also be found on amazon.com for $74.50, over a $20 price difference.
Conclusions:
While shopping this holiday season it is important to take in consideration one’s shopping options. Although many places claim to be the lowest price a bit of shopping around can prove otherwise. When shopping at Barnes and Noble and Amazon the prices are almost always close to one another, but all of the time Amazon will save customers at least a few dollars. Even on products that were made by Barnes and Noble, such as the Nook, Amazon tends to offer them at a more convenient price. Do I need to say more? Forget about Barnes & Noble, and happy shopping at Amazon!
