Getting your player ready...
It’s not yet Halloween, but that hasn’t stopped many retailers from stocking their shelves with Christmas-themed items.
While that might prompt you to consider getting a jump on your holiday shopping, experts warn that buying too early probably is a bad idea.
Stores generally honor after-Christmas returns for purchases made Nov. 1 or after. If the receipt is dated earlier, the recipient might not be able to return or exchange the gift for a different size or model, said Christine Frietchen, editor in chief of , a site that compiles product reviews.
