The real sales start now! Buyers rush to pick up bargains in last online shopping day before Christmas as retailers slash popular children's toys by 50% and sell party dresses for $30

  • Monday is tipped to be Australia's largest online shopping day of the year 
  • Thousands of people are expected to flock to online retailers at lunchtime 
  • Daily Mail Australia has rounded up some of the hottest deals available 

With Monday tipped to be Australia's largest online shopping day of the year, Daily Mail Australia has rounded up some of the hottest deals available. 

As Christmas fast approaches, the Australian Retailers Association predicted this week to be the busiest of the year.

Thousands of people are expected to flock to online retailers at lunchtime on Monday in an effort to beat the Christmas delivery deadline. 

Daily Mail Australia rounded up some of the hottest sales available online. 

ASOS 

The online clothing store has slashed the cost of dresses and jumpsuits, perfect for your work's upcoming Christmas party, or a present for your girlfriend.   

In addition to sales of up to 70 per cent off its outlet collection, the retail giant is offering 30 per cent off its 'summer saviours' range.

Club Frill Detail Jumpsuit has been slashed from $93 to $30 with free shipping and returns 

Club Frill Detail Jumpsuit has been slashed from $93 to $30 with free shipping and returns 

Short Sleeve Skater Dress with Pleat Detail is $30.50 down from $83

The Paris Bardot Wrap Front Midi Dress (left) is $39.50 down from $62, and the Short Sleeve Skater Dress with Pleat Detail (right) is $30.50 down from $83 

Closet V-Neck Side Tie Playsuit is just $44.50 down from $124 on Australia's ASOS site 

Closet V-Neck Side Tie Playsuit is just $44.50 down from $124 on Australia's ASOS site 

EBay 

The online retail juggernaut is offering killer sales in the lead up to Christmas, with the price of some children's toys slashed by more than 50 per cent. 

EBay is also featuring some of its top selling fragrances for up to 57 per cent off. 

For those wanting to stock up on booze ahead of the festive season, the retailer also has a 20 per cent off sale on its liquor with a huge collection of alcohol for purchase.

Kids lightning McQueen Electric Ride on Toy slashed from $549 to $249 - a massive 54 per cent off 

Kids lightning McQueen Electric Ride on Toy slashed from $549 to $249 - a massive 54 per cent off 

This Buggy Electric Off Road Car is slashed from $207 down to $139 

This Buggy Electric Off Road Car is slashed from $207 down to $139 

Britney Spears Fantasy Eau de Parfum Spray is 57 per cent off, down from $59 to $24 on eBay 

Britney Spears Fantasy Eau de Parfum Spray is 57 per cent off, down from $59 to $24 on eBay 

Perfect gift for you man: Jean Paul Galtier is 49 per cent off, down from $139 to $69.99 
David Off Cool Water for men is 54 per cent off

Perfect gift for you man: Jean Paul Galtier (left) is 49 per cent off, down from $139 to $69.99 

Priceline 

The go-to beauty store is offering makeup palettes for a fraction of their usual cost, making them the perfect gift idea for Christmas.  

Models Own Sculpt and Glow - Highlighter Palette is $14.97 down from $24.05 

Models Own Sculpt and Glow - Highlighter Palette is $14.97 down from $24.05 

Cotton On 

Cotton On has everything from active wear to fashion staples, and with the silly-season fast approaching, it's brought the cost of some products down to just $5.

In addition to its dirt-cheap clothing range, the budget chain has slashed its Christmas decorations and cards by over 50 per cent. 

Double Back Yoga Crop Bra has been slashed from $29.95 to just $10 at Cotton On 

Double Back Yoga Crop Bra has been slashed from $29.95 to just $10 at Cotton On 

Cotton On's Bedtime Frill Short: the nighttime wear costs just $5 down from $19.95 

Cotton On's Bedtime Frill Short: the nighttime wear costs just $5 down from $19.95 

Missguided 

The online fashion store is boasting dresses for just $32.95, paired with free standard shipping. 

Women hoping to snap up a bargain have until midnight on Monday to capitalise, with a special sale of 50 per cent off all orders costing over $180 - with no fine print. 

Nude coloured Snake Wrap dress slashed from $70.95 down to just $32.95 

Nude coloured Snake Wrap dress slashed from $70.95 down to just $32.95 

Harvey Norman 

Harvey Norman is boasting some extraordinarily hot deals in the lead up to Christmas, with cheap Samsung Galaxy tablets and Nikon digital cameras. 

The technology and homewares giant has huge sales on a range of products.   

Samsung Galaxy Tab costs just $296, saving buyers $40 at Harvey Norman 

Samsung Galaxy Tab costs just $296, saving buyers $40 at Harvey Norman 

Harvey Norman shoppers can save $120 on this Nikon D3400 DSLR Camera which costs just $416 

Harvey Norman shoppers can save $120 on this Nikon D3400 DSLR Camera which costs just $416 

Online shopping market eBay expected more than 2.7 million shoppers on Monday alone. 

'This year we've seen the busiest online shopping da ypushed out to the second week of December because gift shoppers are becoming more confident that they can order online later,' chief financial officer Gavin Dennis told The Daily Telegraph

Mr Dennis expected eBay's peak periods to be between 1pm and 2pm for desk workers, and from 9pm to 9.15pm for smartphone users. 

The retail juggernaut said 70 per cent of its shoppers made purchases on mobile phones, rather than computers.

EBay Australia predicted five gifts would be sold on its site per second on Monday.

Electronic gadgets, jewellery, Apple products and Star Wars branded items were tipped to be the most popular.

Executive Director Russell Zimmerman said there was a 3.96 percent jump in online purchases this year, with many of them being made this week.

Executive Director Russell Zimmerman said there was a 3.96 percent jump in online purchases this year, with many of them being made this week

Executive Director Russell Zimmerman said there was a 3.96 percent jump in online purchases this year, with many of them being made this week

Electronic gadgets, jewellery, Apple products and Star Wars branded items were tipped to be the most popular items bought online and shipped to Australians 

Electronic gadgets, jewellery, Apple products and Star Wars branded items were tipped to be the most popular items bought online and shipped to Australians 

'There's been an incredible amount of people shopping online over the weekend but Monday is probably going to be one of the busiest days for gift shopping,' he said.

Mr Zimmerman urged buyers to check the delivery date of their purchases to ensure they arrived in time.

Australians were expected to spent more than $50 billion this Christmas period, which kicked off on November 15.

Consumers already spent $23.65 billion online before October.  

Australians were expected to spent more than $50 billion this Christmas period, which kicked off on November 15

Australians were expected to spent more than $50 billion this Christmas period, which kicked off on November 15

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