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Tips for Online Shopping
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by: Melanie
Breeze
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Shopping
online has become more and
more popular in America as we are all looking to save a little time and
money. E-commerce sales are growing at astronomical numbers ranging
from 20-25% per year. And according to Forrester Research, 40% of
households are using coupons in their web shopping. The huge increases
are obvious: the online savings and discounts are impossible to match
by traditional stores constrained by the overhead costs of employees,
rent, and insurance. By using some of the tips and tricks mentioned
below, you’ll be able to take further advantage of a new
American pastime: saving with online shopping!
Tip 1: Don’t buy Ebay. We all know online auctions seem like
such a great deal, and it’s easy to get caught up in the
emotion of auction. Thing is, auction sites like Ebay and Ubid have
become saturated with buyers AND sellers, so virtually any discount
found is quickly sought by re-distributors who then add their own
markups to your purchase. The online marketplace has enough people out
there that you can end up spending hundreds of extra dollars for the
same things found in your local mall! Don’t let your emotions
get involved – these are not the right places for the aware
shopper.
Tip 2: Never pay retail. Take this scenario: You find something you
want to buy, maybe the latest craze or fad such as the Ipod. Should you
really pay the price that Apple is offering? No! You can find many
deals and coupons for the same purchase just by typing, for example,
“ipod coupons” into Google. Spend a little time
searching through the top ten to twenty results, you’re sure
to find the same product for a significant discount. Sometimes, by
filling out a survey or signing up for an email list, you’ll
get additional savings and many times you can even get your product for
free!
Tip 3: Get over your instant gratification desire. Just admit it,
buying something always gives you a good feeling and you
can’t wait to take pleasure in that new purchase. Anything
you’re buying at the mall for that same good feeling can
usually be found for a huge discount online. You just have to be
willing to wait for the short 2-5 days that it takes for shipping.
It’s definitely worth the savings to able to control your
emotions and hold off until it arrives via UPS!
Tip 4: Watch out for excessive shipping charges. Many times retailers
slash their costs to get the sale but then charge more for shipping.
Make sure to check the final cost to ensure you didn’t
receive any unwarranted charges. You should also find a free shipping
deal at any of the online coupon sites. Sometimes the shipping can cost
more than your purchase!
Tip 5: Online coupons: Were you aware of online coupon websites that
have discount and promotion codes to nearly all internet stores? These
types of websites always have up to date discount offers arranged by
category or store, so you can always find something on sale.
It’s not only a way to get a good deal but you can also find
some of the free shipping offers listed in tip 4. Just be careful to
check for a coupon code before making any internet purchase.
It’s a simple way to find extra savings.
About the author:
Melanie Breeze
www.CouponChief.comprovides
free online coupons, deals, and discount offers to hundreds of internet
stores. They update their coupons daily and offer a free newsletter to
savvy shoppers.
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