With Singles’ Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas all looming around the corner, you definitely need to stay on top of your game to take advantage of all the discounts and deals coming your way.
Just like you, hordes of people will be clamouring for the best offers. But unlike them, we will arm you with tips to help you bag the biggest stash.
Ready? Here we go.
Make a List
Many shoppers only start looking through the catalog when the sale is well underway. Not only is this a waste of time, but you also risk items getting sold out before you can even add them to cart. Whether in real life or the virtual world, nobody takes their time to browse during a major sale, so create your wishlist way in advance and pick out all the items you want.
Check Your Inbox
You can’t possibly camp out in front of the computer all day just to hop onboard a sale. Your best bet is to subscribe to your favourite retailers’ newsletters. It’s a safe bet that they’ll send out email reminders as teasers to would-be shoppers a day or two before the sale starts. Link your email inbox to your smartphone and you’ll be the first to know, anytime, anywhere.
Be Swift and Decisive
So you have your wishlist sorted out, but what if you chance upon something that you can’t get out of your mind? There’s no time to mull over it, lest the object of your desire gets snatched up by someone other than you. If it falls within your budget, then by all means go for it. Otherwise, it might take a bit of self-persuasion to hit that “order now” button. Whatever the case, you need to make a decision fast.
Look for Second Chances
Missed out on an irresistible deal? Calm down. There’s a likelihood that it will come around again. As retailers get desperate to clear out existing stock to make way for new arrivals, they might throw in a flash sale or two, and that’s when you need to seize the opportunity to cop whatever you left out.
Maximise Your Returns
Voucher codes and bundles are the name of the shopping game, but if you have a credit card which gives you cashback for every dollar you spend, now’s the time to utilise it. A 5% rebate may not seem like much, but it adds up to quite a sum if your total spending runs in the thousands. Some credit cards even have exclusive tie-ups with retailers, leading to extra discounts or other perks. Keep an eye out for those.
Pool it Together
Shipping fees can put a dent on your shopping budget, so if you’ve friends who are just as into markdowns as you, it’s a not a bad idea to group your purchases together. The money saved might just let you grab that extra accessory to spruce up your outfit or help you pay for express shipping.
Grab Those Gifts
Sales shopping is a perfect excuse to reward yourself, but it’s also a good reason to buy those festive gifts for friends and family. You can get perfectly acceptable presents on the cheap without having to contend with other last-minute shoppers closer to the date.
So there you have it, surefire ways to emerge victorious at every sale!
What’s your trick to conquering any sales season? Tell us below!
Article originally posted on THREAD.
Cover image: Clayton Whites Hotel
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