Monday, June 11, 2012

How to Save Money While Online Shopping

It seems that today just about everyone has at least tried online shopping.  Online shopping is the wave of the future, there is no doubt about that.  The internet has turned an often mundane task into something that is quick and convenient.  There isn’t much, if anything, that can’t be found and purchased online.  There is everything from diamond rings to toilet paper, dog food to fertilizer.  The problem for most people isn’t finding what they want to buy, rather, it’s finding what they want to buy at a price they want to pay.

Don’t Be Afraid Of Email

Most, if not all, companies that sell merchandise online offer some kind of email or newsletter to sign up for.  Generally, these emails will contain tips or tricks about the product that they are representing, which you may or may not be interested in depending upon your personal situation.  However, the great thing about signing up for the newsletters is that in addition to information, they can also contain savings for you.  These savings are often exclusive to email subscribers.   The best thing about it is that emails don’t generate paper, there is nothing to keep or throw away and if the email doesn’t have anything that you are interested in, just delete and move on.

Dig Through Discount Sites

One aspect of online shopping that seems to be taking over the internet is the discount or closeout website.  These websites specialize in items that are overstock, closeout, discounted or refurbished.  The catch with these sites is that they have what they have and more often than not, they do not restock items, so if you are looking for it and you see it at a decent price, you should purchase it.   As an added bonus, there are quite a few of these that don’t even charge a shipping fee, making the price that much of a better deal.  These sites work almost exclusively via newsletters and free memberships. 

Shop Auction Sites

I’m sure that you have probably heard about auction websites.  These types of sites have been around almost as long as the internet itself and there is a reason for their continued popularity.  These sites offer a range of items, from brand new electronics to vintage books and everything in between.  These types of websites offer an online shopping experience that is completely different from other sites, as in you decide what you are willing to pay for something.  If you outbid someone, you ‘win’ it and it is shipped directly to you.  By deciding what you are willing to pay, you can realize a good amount of savings, if you are patient and willing to wait.

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