This year may have been a weird year, but don’t give up on spreading your holiday cheer! With the holiday shopping season looking a little different this year, it’s never been more important to be prepared for the holiday shopping rush. Sweetwater knows how important gift-giving is to our customers, so we put together a list of shopping tips to help you navigate the final months of this bizarre year.
Get Started Early
Since most shopping will be done online in 2020, Sweetwater is offering holiday discounts earlier than ever before. Be on the lookout for Early Black Friday deals, promotions, and “beat the rush” sales. Sweetwater’s state-of-the-art fulfillment center is stocked full of great products, and we’re offering unbeatable deals to help you get the gear you’ve been dreaming of. If you know where and when to look, you may find the deal of a lifetime.
Keep Your Eye on Holiday Shipping Times
This year is shaping up to be a record year for package deliveries for companies like the USPS, UPS, and FedEx. These companies have asked customers to place orders earlier to ensure their packages arrive with plenty of time to spare before the holidays. Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for “Get It Before Christmas” language while you’re shopping. That’s just another way that retailers are giving you peace of mind during this holiday shopping season. Here at Sweetwater, we strive to get you your gear on time every time. Acting now will ensure everything ships to you on time!
Check if Items Are In Stock
Remember the early days of lockdown when stores were running out of TP? Sweetwater is working around the clock to make sure we keep our most popular gear in stock. We have great relationships with the brands we carry, which allows us to stock more equipment than any other music gear retailer this season. But even with our best efforts, some products may be back-ordered before the holidays start. So make sure you reach out to your Sales Engineer. They’ll check to see if your product is in stock and will suggest similar gear if it’s not. Act fast so you don’t miss out on any of the hottest gear.
Be On the Lookout for Shipping Updates
Once your order is processed, make sure you check on the package’s status to stay informed. Here at Sweetwater, every one of our packages gets logged into our SweetTrack tool. Follow the link, and you’ll be able to monitor your shipment from the moment it leaves our door until it arrives at yours. If anything significant happens with your shipment, your Sales Engineer will be sure to notify you as soon as possible. That’s just another way that Sweetwater is helping you avoid any delivery surprises in the 2020 holiday season.
Keep Things Secret
Since most of your gifts will be delivered directly to their recipients, the temptation to open presents may be too great to wait until late December. So we recommend that you take advantage of “hold-at locations” provided by places like Kroger and Walgreens. By shipping to a hold-at location, the package will be kept safe from prying eyes until the day it should be opened. Hold-at locations are an easy way to keep the holiday secret alive! We’ve included details about hold-at locations on the checkout screen when you place an order at Sweetwater.com.
Give an e-Gift Card
Gift cards take the guesswork out of gift-giving. And in a weird year like 2020, buying a gift card has tons of practical advantages. Your loved one gets to pick the perfect gift, you can bypass shipping costs for packages, and they’re always available — especially at Sweetwater. We offer two types of gift cards — e-gift cards and traditional gift cards. Sweetwater’s e-gift cards are great for last-minute gifts and are sent to the recipient by email in minutes. Our traditional gift cards are delivered by mail, so make sure you order yours early! You can purchase a Sweetwater gift card here.
Ask Your Sales Engineer for Advice
Our final tip is possibly the easiest of them all — reach out to your personal Sales Engineer. They’re committed to helping you make the 2020 holidays unforgettable. And since they’re musicians, podcasters, and content creators themselves, they can recommend the best gear for any budget. You can ask your Sales Engineer for buying advice, shipping times and cutoffs, and much more. Sweetwater’s Sales Engineers are ready and waiting to help you make your loved ones jump for joy!
Conclusion
The year 2020 may go down in history as one of the weirdest, craziest years ever, but you still have time to turn it around! Sweetwater is pulling out all the stops to ensure your holidays go off without a hitch. We’re continuing to provide the service, selection, and support that’s taken us from a one-man show to the nation’s most trusted retailer. No matter where or how you’ll be celebrating, the entire Sweetwater team sends their best wishes to you and your family. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at (800) 222-4700 and let us know how we can serve you.