PATCH ASKS: Where Are You Holiday Shopping?

The people who get the best deals and service are those who gab a lot with friends to swap tips and experiences, right?

I think so, because I've seen it in my life and social set on anything from hair coloring to SAT tutoring sessions.

We offer that digitally, and on a large scale with Patch's Places directory of Bayside businesses, where you can review and comment to share your experiences for the benefit of the whole community.

But many of you are shopping now specifically for holiday gifts. So I want to start a thread here for people to share the best deals they've spotted or seen advertized anywhere.

I'll start the thread myself, and keep it featured for as long as it keeps growing.