Holiday Shoppers Find a Procrastinator's Paradise Online

Holiday Shoppers Find a Procrastinator's Paradise Online

NEW YORK, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- So your best friend finished her Christmas shopping in June. Well, la-de-da. You're still putting together your back-to-school list. And that Christmas list? Puh-leeze. It can wait 'til mid-December -- at least.

But you're not panicking: you know that the only list you need to check twice is your Last-Minute Delivery List! With merchants like the ones listed below, you're in good hands right up to Hanukkah and Christmas.

The best way to shop these companies -- and a host of others who do their best to make the procrastinator's holiday a happy one -- is through http://www.shopthenet.org/, a consumer Web site operated by the Direct Marketing Association (The DMA). Shopthenet.org offers tips on smart shopping, and more than 300 links to Web sites of favorite catalog and online retailers. Consumers who shop from companies listed on http://www.shopthenet.org/ have the assurance that the companies adhere to the strict ethical guidelines of The DMA, including the posting of policies regarding the use of their personal information.

Last-Minute Delivery List
Find these and other last-minute merchants at http://www.shopthenet.org/

Allen Brothers (http://www.allenbrothers.com/ ). Nothing says "celebrate!" like gourmet food arriving at the front door. From filet mignon to seafood to pot pies to cheesecake, Allen Brothers will get a set of luscious treats to you -- or to family and friends -- right in time for the holidays!

* Order from Allen Brothers by 10:30 a.m. on December 3, 2004 for
delivery by the first night of Hanukkah on December 7, 2004.

* Order by 10:30 a.m. on December 22, 2004 for delivery before Christmas
Day. An additional overnight shipping charge will apply to last-
minute orders.



Bluefly (http://www.bluefly.com/ ) offers designer clothing at a discount. Find the big names here -- Fendi, Gucci, Prada, and many more for both men and women -- and get them delivered straight to the front door by Christmas!

* Ground Shipping: Order by December 17th at 6 a.m. EST, and Bluefly
guarantees delivery by Christmas.

* 2nd Day Air: Order by December 22nd at 6 a.m. EST, guaranteed
delivery by Christmas.

* Next Day Air: Order by December 23rd at 6 a.m. EST, guaranteed
delivery by Christmas.



Fairytale Brownies (http://www.brownies.com/ ) are a great surprise at any celebration. Forget the fruitcake! Send flavors like Chocolate Chip, Toffee Crunch, Coconut, Pecan, White Chocolate, Raspberry Swirl -- the tastes are endless! These treats create their own magic.

* Standard Delivery: Orders must be placed by December 16 for standard
delivery by Christmas.

* Expedited Shipping is available after December 16.

* Overnight Shipping: Order by 2 p.m. MST on December 23 for delivery
on December 24.



RedEnvelope (http://www.redenvelope.com/ ). A great gift makes holiday magic. It sparkles and surprises, delights and inspires. From games to gadgets, pearls to pajamas, find something here for everyone on your list. And you can have your gifts delivered in RedEnvelope's classic red box with an ivory bow. For delivery guaranteed by December 24, order by 8 p.m. (EST) on the following dates:

* December 20 for Standard shipping.

* December 22 for Priority shipping.

* December 23 for Rush shipping.



The Lighter Side (http://www.lighterside.com/ ). Get a last-minute laugh with a gift from The Lighter Side. How about a toddler's tee-shirt that says, "I'm Two! What's Your Excuse?" Or an automated hula-hoop Santa? And Hubby will love getting his own Ms. Wonderful doll: she says nice things like "...I forgot it was our anniversary, too!"

* Order from The Lighter Side by December 23 for guaranteed delivery by
Christmas.

* Expedited Shipping fees will be applied to orders received after
December 12.



Source: Direct Marketing Association

CONTACT: Amy Blankenship of Direct Marketing Association,
+1-212-790-1523, ablanken@the-dma.org

Web site: http://www.shopthenet.org/


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