Now more than ever, people are shopping online and have thousands of products available at the push of a button. Online shopping has many great perks, from convenience to more options. However, online shopping can be overwhelming to some people because of all the options and wanting to find the best deal. How do you decide which product to choose when there are so many options? Here are a few tips to finding the best deal and being satisfied with your purchase:
- Start with a brand you love or are familiar with.
- Do a general internet search for the product and see what comes up.
- Read the product reviews and look at other people’s pictures of the product.
- Read the whole description so you know what you’re buying and pay attention to the size and dimensions, as well as the material.
- Look for sales and coupons. Especially when it comes to shipping!
- Contact customer service. See if they have a better deal they can offer or if they would price match from a cheaper store.
- Look for reward programs.
- Look for apps that offer savings.
- Keep an eye on the product you want and wait for a sale. Or check the price on an alternate day of the week when the price could go down.
- Clear your browsing history. Ever notice ads popping up for similar items you’ve searched for? Stores have been known to increase prices based on that, or on your zip code. A simple clearing of your browser or cookies can help that.
- Sign up for store emails and often they will send a discount coupon for your purchase.
