Tired of burning a hole through your pocket while buying stuff? Well here’s the thing, you need to make it your job to save money once you show persistence with that you will watch your bank account grow.
A dollar saved is worth two dollars earned this particular saying is thought-provoking.
When you understand the underlying meaning you will realize that when you earn 2 bucks, one goes to pay off all your tax so you will be left with just 1 dollar.
This makes it all the more important to save money, especially when you are looking to buy expensive things.
To help you with that we have compiled a list of 10 such saving tips that will help you buy the things you want for less.
1. Be a cart absconder
Might seem silly but it is far from it, it is a brilliant strategy to get discount through online shopping. All you are required to do is add your wish list of products in the shopping cart.
Once you are done adding them simply log out from the website. This abandoned cart is a bane for the e-commerce players since there’s no viable solution for this so they will be forced to offer you a discount for those products.
So, in the meantime just wait and let them make the move.
2. Thrift Shopping
I know, “Used clothing”. But trust me when I say this, the whole negative press against Thrift shopping is completely unfair.
Many items that you will see here have never been worn, and some even bear the original price tags, this will let you know just how much money you saved.
Often big retailers directly send items to the thrift shops either as part of a donation or by offering low bulk prices for the leftover stuff.
3. Coupons
Strategy plays a key role when it comes to a coupon deal. Suppose a website allows you to use a combination of various coupons and promo codes at the checkout, you need to make sure that you are using them in the right order.
For instance, let’s say you have a promo code for 25% discount along with a coupon for $15. In this scenario first, apply the promo code of 25%, and then use the discount coupon to maximize your saving.
Lastly, keep an eye on online sale-off, they tend to have marvelous offers and discounts.
4. Shop for holidays after the holidays
It’s a golden trick most people use for Christmas shopping, but you can employ it for every holiday.
Just wait for a day or two then head out to shop those items that were out of your budget a few days ago. Like Halloween costume in November, Father’s day card for next year the day after Father’s day, etc.
Choosing an off day would provide you with terrific offer discounts, so now you can just keep those items in the closet until the day arrives.
5. Age factor
Yet another smart saving solution is to use your age to your advantage.
I understand that many folks don’t like to tell people about their seniority when it comes to their age, but if it helps you retain some more cash in your pocket then I don’t see any problem with that.
So don’t get shy as to what people would say or think just go ahead and ask for a senior discount.
I mean we did ask for a student discount when we were under 18. So be brash and intrepid and take what you deserve.
It’s time to use your life experience to your benefit.
6. Online auction
Once you decide on what to buy, then make an online tour searching for it.
Start with E-bay, this is the place where sometimes you end up buying the thing you like for almost nothing. E-bay is best suitable for smaller, lesser ticket items.
For bigger items like furniture, mattresses, washers, lawnmowers, etc you should try local or Facebook garage sales.
Be sure to bargain the price and ask your questions boldly. Walk away if you don’t like what you are buying.
7. Generic products
Generic products can help you in more ways than just with antibiotics. The thing about the brand name is that it sure convenes confidence but that doesn’t necessarily mean better quality as well.
Simply put you will be better off paying for a reasonably priced, top-rated folding elliptical, rather than an elliptical with just a fancy brand name. Whose only consistent entitlement is over the top maintenance costs.
8. Haggle
Haggling is an art, and not everyone can hone that skill.
Still, you can learn how to communicate. Haggling is fun, and in the end, it could be rewarding. Just be respectful and polite.
If you think bargaining at retail stores is stupid, then you couldn’t be more wrong. If you are determined then you can negotiate your way to lower the price on practically everything.
Yeah, it will feel awkward at first, but you will get used to it. I mean what’s the worst that could happen if you haggle? They might say no. This isn’t that bad considering if they say yes.
9. Leasing
In simple terms, leasing is like borrowing but with legal terms and conditions. Many times you need something whether it’s clothing, equipment, or any of that sort.
But you need them only on some occasions so instead of buying you just lease them.
Like I said leasing is only profitable if you are doing on a short-term basis which you will return in a foreseeable future.
If you are a small business owner then you can lease the equipment that you need. Until you earn enough profit from using it so that you can buy that equipment without burdening your existing budget.
10. Barter system
A bit old school but effective nonetheless. Suppose you have a certain set of skills on which you can capitalize, you can use those skills to help someone out in return you get something from the other side which you need.
You can also use this method with a materialistic approach like you can barter some stuff of yours to get something else in return.
Conclusion
The budget concern is a real issue one I am quite familiar with, so we often strive to find a way to get the best deals possible.
In a bid to tackle that issue we compiled this list, I hope that you found this to be helpful.
