This year, parents, uncles, godparents and friends found in the discounts the best opportunities to give away toys to children in the traditional Three Kings Dayto be held next Monday, January 6 in the country.
The prices affordable and offers specials in various businesses they played a key role, allowing families to buy more toys than in previous years, as explained by some buyers.
Throughout this Saturday night, several clients shared with Free Diary their experiences shopping in different parts of the city.
in the store Hoop & Pedallocated on John F. Kennedy Avenue, the family Frias Paulino explained that after comparing the prices online, they found that bicycles They were cheaper than other places. “Here the prices have been lower, especially bicycles“commented the family, who acquired three bicyclesalthough they initially only planned to buy one for one of their children’s birthday.
Johan Jiménez, a salesperson at the store, explained that the bicyclesdepending on the material and size, were on sale. For example, he said that the 16 rim models with an iron frame ranged from RD$3,990 to RD$6,390, while those with an aluminum frame varied between RD$9,690 and RD$12,000, among other models.
For its part, The Mermaid on Winston Churchill Avenue also offered discounts attractive. Nelly De León, store manager, reported that customers could get up to 35% off bicycles and toys mountable, plus 30% on all toys and an additional 20% when paying with BanReservas cards. In the place, the family Rosario Valdez acquired toys for his godchildren, nephews and three-year-old daughter, highlighting the accessibility of the prices thanks to the promotions.
In Playfulon Luperón Avenue, a mother said that this year she bought more toys than in 2024. “I bought four items for RD$2,900, including kitchen sets and other toysand with the 15% discount it was a good opportunity,” he said.
Meanwhile, Judith López, store manager, added that with the BanReservas Visa card, discounts They could reach up to 35%, since in general, all clients had 15%.
Although the discounts were the main reason for increasing purchases, some respondents considered that the Christmas has partly overshadowed the celebration of the Three Wise Men.
Marialfred Paulino, who celebrates the tradition with his children, he expressed that he feels that Christmas has eclipsed the Kings. “I feel that people now give more importance to Santa and gifts from Christmasand the Kings have been left in the background,” he commented, although he acknowledged that the toys sometimes they occur in Christmas due to the little time left for children to enjoy them before school starts.
Others, such as Penélope de León, Sandra Veras and Nurys Veras, agreed that the discounts They were allowed to buy toys for many children in the family, from nephews and grandchildren to a neighbor. “With the discounts we buy toys for at least 10 children, and that helps a lot,” they commented.
This 2025, the discounts They were undoubtedly the best allies for those who celebrate the tradition of the Three Wise Menadapting to new customs and offering options for all budgets.