[wileycoyote]

I too have started shopping for my boys, 11 and 15. They actually make me a list on Microsoft Word with prices, where to buy, brand, etc. This is helpful to me when shopping. I pretty much go crazy at Christmas and get them whatever they want within reason because they do not get toys all year round. They get gifts at Christmas and their birthdays, that is it. But guess their birthdates Dec. 12 and Jan. 9, so I get hit all at once. Mine just want video games, legos, and clothes. But prices just keep getting higher and higher every year. I too look for used items on ebay and good sales. Toy R Us just had a pretty good sale on video games, buy 2 get one free. I saved a bundle. I look for sales like these every year. I also try to get all shopping done by end of Nov. I refuse to set foot in any store in Dec.

Let the holiday madness begin!!!!!