Pros - get it done, don't worry about it, enjoy the whole Christmas time
Cons - family member wants something I already bought. Might miss out on good deals

@TXNS_fan : Yes, I thought about that as well! Will these items be discounted at a later date, and how much? On the other hand... will they be available? That was my biggest determining factor. Not being able to find said items after Thanksgiving.

Sometimes you end up buying extra lol

@eighteen : Pros: Getting it all done, & wrapped usually ahead or in one day to get the balance done so I can get my cookies baked and send half of them and my son's family's gifts before they jack the rates for Christmas. I'll be shooting to get it all on the road before the 5th.
Cons: Nothing unless I miss the postal deadlines and then I have to look at the usual $60 plus shipping fee.

@carol888 : So true. Have to watch out for that.@chasinghosts : These are toys from the jolly man himself, so no wrapping, just a lot of assembly. I swear these kids belong to @lynnsgirl because they will not stop talking about Christmas! I blame the adverts.

@eighteen : Con: you become a target of sandman's Xmas jokes