Father have to have about RD$3,000 to be able to buy Christmas gifts for two children
The flow of buyers increased significantly yesterday in stores and commercial areas of the Greater Santo Domingo for today’s celebration of Holy Kings day.
From early hours, shops like The World of Toys, The Mermaid and businesses on the avenue Duarte Y Villa Consuelo They were collected by parents in search of gifts for their children.
Given the flow of buyers, store managers hope to exceed last year’s sales.
“Last year I sold around 85% of what I bought. I would like it to reach at least 95 percent now, said Juan Aníbal Recio, a vendor from Villa Consuelo.
Others pointed out that there is a great possibility of making good sales for the weekend and the holiday on Monday.
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According to calculations, for the purchase of the Kings of a family of two children, the parents have to have at least RD$3,000, depending on the type of toys to buy.
Although there are toys that are quite affordable, spending on gifts for Three Kings Day has increased considerably compared to last year, according to parents who visited the different stores. The price of a bicycle, which is a gift longed for by children, depends on where it is purchased, even if it is the same item.
In the stores on Villa Consuelo and Duarte Avenue, the cost of a 16-rim bicycle ranges between RD$6,700 and RD$7,000, while the 20-rim is RD$8,500.
