1. Shop around first.
Flickr / Amit Agarwal
You don't have to drive around to different stores to find out
their varying price points...just open a new tab and check if you can
find a lower price on a competitor's website. Sites like Froogle and Bizrate also do this for you. This could save you just a few cents or hundreds of dollars, depending on what you're shopping for.
2. Use voucher code websites.
VoucherBin.co.uk
Launched in 2014, VoucherBin.co.uk
is one of the top discount sites in the U.K. Visiting it before you
check out from any store to see if they have any active coupon codes can
save you big bucks. They have more than 27,000 vouchers (that also work
in the U.S.!) and the average savings per user is £29 ($40). VoucherBin
is user-friendly and has always been dedicated to finding shoppers the
perfect money-saving deals across The Web.
3. Clear your browsing data.
Flickr / Matthew Grapengieser
You've probably noticed when you're initially searching for
flights if you don't purchase and instead come back a day or two later
to buy, the price jumps! While that
could just be because the
price went up, it's most likely because you were cookied and served a
higher price. By clearing your browser data, you can avoid this unfair
price jump.
4. Leave your cart full.
Walmart
You can also play the system by intentionally leaving your cart
full. The retailer knows you're interested in buying, so odds are, in a
few days (or less!), they'll email you with a deal on the item(s) you
wanted to purchase.
5. Use an "incognito" window.
Chrome
You can also purchase via an "incognito" window. Google Chrome
has a browser window option that blocks websites from cookie-ing your
movements, meaning they won't jack up the price because you've looked at
it before.
6. Sign up for newsletters and email lists.
Gap
Retailers often offer exclusive deals to their email subscribers.
Before you check out, make sure you sign up for their email list.
You'll probably get an introductory offer (which can be applied right
away), along with others down the line.
7. Follow stores on social media.
Facebook / J.Crew
Many online retailers announce exclusive deals on their social
media accounts first. Follow your favorite stores on Twitter and
Facebook, for starters.
8. Use the right credit card when checking out.
Flickr / frankieleon
Knowing your credit card's rewards program like the back of your
hand can save you big bucks. If you have tons of points, some cards
(like Discover and American Express) allow you to use them on discounted
gift cards at certain retailers. Some cards also award additional
points for shopping at partner retailers. Always read that fine print!
9. Visit rebate sites.
Ebates
By going to sites like Ebates and FatWallet,
you can get cash back through their portal. In other words, not only do
you get points on your credit card, you can actually make money when
you shop.
10. Shop on the right day.
Pixabay
The day of the week actually has a lot to do with how good of a
deal you're getting. For instance, Sunday is the best day to buy
airfare, while other online retailers tend to release offers on
Wednesday and Thursday for their products.
11. Don't pay for shipping.
Flickr / Global Panorama
Amazon Prime
offers free two-day shipping all the time -- if you don't have it, sign
up for a free month-long trial. Other online stores have offers where
if you spend more than X dollar amount, you get free shipping. You can
also sign up for sites like FreeShipping.com.
12. Add coupon codes in the right order.
Flickr / Hobbies on a Budget
Some stores let you "stack" coupon codes, but don't just throw
them in there willy-nilly. Apply the codes in different orders before
hitting the checkout button. You could get more off your total depending
on how you add them.
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