Latest Order Dates for Christmas 2008

Yes - Christmas is on the way and you have just about 5 weeks left of online shopping. Not that long really - but no need to panic yet .

If you are ordering from Amazon for delivery to Ireland - you are advised to get your orders in by 13th December 2008. This seems a bit early - considering that orders for dispatch to Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg and Germany can be placed right upto Dec 17th. (Maybe the An Post reputation for slow delivery has reached Amazon)

Northern Ireland orders on Amazon need to be in by 18th December if you are using the Free Super Saver option. But NI orders going by First Class post don’t need to be completed till December 20th.

Other online shopping sites may be quicker or slower than Amazon - but it would be advisable to place orders with UK based sites on or before December 15th if you want them delivered before Christmas Day. Each site should have it’s own guidelines .