Do you need it?
Before you commit yourself to buying anything online, it is important for you to take a moment and think about it. Do you really need the item and are you getting the best price? At times it may cheaper to buy the item locally rather than buying online, so always shop around as making rushed decisions could cost you.
Compare prices
You should look for sites that compare prices. This will help you make the best decision. There are loads of different comparison sites out there depending on the product you are looking for. Top tip - one way is to type the product you are after into Google and go to the shopping section for the results, this will bring up prices from Google shopping.
Shipping costs
It is also important to consider the shipping costs. Some companies do not charge anything when they ship the product whilst others will charge. When buying a product online, check out the total cost with delivery added. With free or cheaper delivery you may not get your product instantly but the discount on delivery will save you a lot over time.
Ditch the brand mentality
Shipping costs
It is also important to consider the shipping costs. Some companies do not charge anything when they ship the product whilst others will charge. When buying a product online, check out the total cost with delivery added. With free or cheaper delivery you may not get your product instantly but the discount on delivery will save you a lot over time.
Ditch the brand mentality
Another way to save money is to ditch the brand mentality. Certain big name brands charge a lot for their items and it's not because of quality. Money goes into advertising and building the brand name. If you are watching what you spend, look for cheaper alternatives. If, however, only that brand will do, spread the cost with catalogues that offer pay weekly or pay monthly credit options. If you have bad credit this may be one way of paying for a big purchase.
Shop in the sales
Shopping in the sales is a great way of saving money online. Sign up to companies email lists to be the first to know about offers and sales, so you can grab a bargain quickly before items go out of stock.
Shopping in the sales is a great way of saving money online. Sign up to companies email lists to be the first to know about offers and sales, so you can grab a bargain quickly before items go out of stock.
Lastly, always think twice when giving out your debit card details online. Some unscrupulous dealers might use this information to defraud you. Do not just buy from any website just because you are shopping online. To shop safely online, you should, first of all, determine the authenticity of the websites in question before making payment. Look for the padlock symbol on the payment page for example and pay using a credit card or Paypal as you will have more protection than paying with your debit card. Even after you have made a payment, it is advisable that you check your bank statements to determine how much you have been charged. Bring up anything out of the ordinary with your bank straight away.
So here are some ways on how to save money when shopping online. Do you know any hints or tips?
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I find I save a lot when shopping online as it is so much easier to shop around and check prices - love it!
ReplyDeleteI am terrible at comparing prices online, normally I just go for the first one I see.
ReplyDeleteI'd also recommend checking for discount codes. There are a lot of voucher sites where you can get codes for money off at checkout.
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