You’ve probably already noticed that I’m a fan of using coupons to get a good deal. You might wonder, though, if it’s possible to get a good deal and save money without using coupons. What if you don’t have a coupon for the store you’re shopping in? Does that mean that you can’t save money on your purchase?
Heck, no! Of course you can still save money. You just may have to shop a little harder and be a little more persistent. If you’re not a coupon person, try one (or all) of these tips to get more for your money while you shop.
Shop the clearance section. My favorite section of almost every store is the clearance aisle. I can find great toys for the kids, new clothes for me, and even cool tools for my husband. I’ve even found appliance in the clearance section at Lowe’s.
Price match like crazy. Some stores will put up signs that tell you that they will match their competitors’ prices. Others will match prices, but only if you ask them to. Don’t be bashful about telling the salesperson that’s helping you that you saw that item at another store for a better price and asking if their store can match their price. The worst he can say is, “no.”
Buy used or refurbished items. Some things are just cheaper after they’ve been sold the first time. For instance, I’m writing this on a laptop that I purchased from Dell’s outlet center. My computer was refurbished, meaning that someone had returned it for a problem and it had been repaired. I saved several hundred dollars and my computer functions perfectly. The only ones who know that the laptop wasn’t new when I bought it are me and Dell.
Shop off-season. I love scoring a good deal on products that are off-season. You can buy fans in the fall as the weather starts to turn cold. Winter coats get ridiculously cheap in the spring. By planning my purchases in advance and shopping out of season, you can get many of the items you know your family is going to need with discounts up to 70%.
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