Let’s discuss “Getting The Best Deals When Spending Online” We’ve all been told from a very young age that nothing in life is free by our parents. Ironically, when we asked for something we would love, such as a new toy or McDonald’s, it was usually followed by “there’s food in the freezer!” or “you already have too many toys!”. We’ve been conditioned to try and stretch our money as far as it will go to get its full value. From the mortgage you sign yourself up for, to a promotion on a website for goods or services, we all want to get our money’s worth. With the cost of living slowly creeping up, there are more bargain hunters out there than ever before. Nobody wants to spend more than necessary.
Technology has taken the world by storm, and it is no surprise at all that a lot of shopping nowadays is done online. Long gone are the days of lining up outside a store for the release of a new item, hoping and praying that there is enough in stock for you to buy one. Now, you can join a virtual queue and go about your day until it’s your turn to make a purchase. Companies such as Adidas and Nike have setup virtual queues for their customers to enter — linked to the customer’s IP address — to prevent the website from crashing due to too many people using it at once. This is a digital version of the line of customers who stand outside a store overnight waiting for the release day. Social media and technology are constantly evolving, so it’s no surprise that online retailers are trying their best to keep up with them too.
Use an app to find discounts
Many online platforms offer a bargain for first-time buyers, such as free shipping on your first order or discounts for certain items. With all these promotions online, it’s a struggle for companies to compete with each other, so they do try to promote things that may not be 100% true. Hidden in their terms and conditions are the specifics, such as 20% off your first order if you sign up for some form of subscription. Have you ever been at a restaurant or in line at the checkout, searching for a coupon code to try and save some money? The stress of finding an in-date discount that fits the bill of what you’re buying is immense. You can download an extension for many browsers to search for discount codes and promotions when you hit the checkout page of an online retailer. One of the most popular of these is Honey, an app created to offer exclusive deals and discounts by finding coupon codes while you shop online.
Review the terms of promotions
Betting and using casinos online raises the same types of questions as online retailers. Some offers from online casinos with free spins require you to deposit a certain amount before the promotion is valid. Then, when you win any money, you have to bank a certain amount before you have access to your real winnings, all of which is written in the terms and conditions but not displayed on the promotional ads. I would suggest you read the full promotion before signing up to any and every online casino. Some promotions sound better than they truly are. With new casinos scheduled to pop up around the states, it’s important to fully understand the small print.
Check out online comparison websites
There are several online comparison websites created specifically to help bargain hunters look for the best price when spending online. Although it might sound weird that the same product can have a different price tag across retailers, it is probably because their profit margins vary. Realistically, the wholesale price the merchandiser has paid is more than likely the same as their competitors. If searching for a product on your iPhone, you can click the ‘shopping’ tab on Safari and it will rank that one product by price from lowest to the highest. That way you know you’re getting the best deal available. It’s important to not fixate on the ‘before’ price that is shown above the discounted price. Some retailers falsify this number to make the discounted price look as if you’re saving more on the product. Although, it is difficult to say overall if you’re getting the best deal when shopping online because prices change and promotions could start the day after you’ve made a purchase, there are several ways to double-check the price you’re being offered. We all love a bargain and having money in our pockets rather than the seller’s, so make sure you have your eyes peeled for all these discounts. Happy shopping!
