“Yes, I have, about three weeks ago. I found a good sale.”

— Karen Rippel, insurance commissioner assistant, Topeka

“Yes … September 12th, I happened to find a thing that I wanted for somebody on my list.”

— Lindsey Buscher, managing editor, Lawrence

“No, it’s way too early.”

— Aaron Chilcoat, technology support consultant, Silver Lake

“I’ve started looking, but I have not bought anything.”

— Jessica Thornburgh, administrative assistant, Topeka