The holidays are officially over and after all of that Christmas shopping we are watching our wallets more than ever. That doesn’t mean you have to skip shopping all together! You can still get the best bang for your buck when shopping your favorite stores. Here are five tips for getting the best deals in store and online.
1. Know the regular retail price of the items you want. Just because the sign says “Sale” doesn’t mean you’re getting the best deal. If you know what the regular price of those shoes you’re eying, you’ll know a great sales price when you see it. Stores can be very sneaky with their deals, only offering a few dollars off the regular price.
2. Be the first to know when a sale is on by signing up for email alerts, newsletters, or even following your favorite stores on Twitter and Facebook. Not only will you will not miss a sale, you may even a great coupon (H&M gives you a 20% off you’re first purchase when you subscribe to their newsletter), a free gift with purchase, or take of advantage of an early sale – just for signing up!
3. Buy your seasonal staples at the end of the season. Stores don’t wait for the temperature to change before getting ready for the next season. Big chains like Macy’s are already clearing out their Winter wear, which could spell great sales for you! So, take advantage of these transitional times to stock up on wardrobe essentials like coats, boots, or even bathing suits depending on what part of the world you’re on.
4. Bring a lot of patience when scouring the clearance racks. They can be daunting (and very messy!) but if you’re on the hunt for that dress that was out of your price range it may be worth it! So instead of browsing the regular racks, hit the clearance racks when you first arrive to the store so you can make better use of your time (and energy!).
5. When shopping clearance online, it’s essential to know your size. Clothes and shoes on clearance not only go fast but are also limited in quantity so you want to make sure what you’re buying is the right fit the first time. Otherwise, if you need a size bigger or smaller, it may no longer be available by the time you return it.
How do you shop for the best deals?
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