Today shopping in stores seems so backwards and boring to me for the most part. Millions of people each year sit in the comfort of their own home in their pj’s while shopping for clothes, household goods, gifts, and just about anything else you can imagine. One of the great benefits to shopping online is the various coupon, rebate and dollar-back programs available. If you click through a link, or use a coupon code, your savings can be substantial. In addition, you get all the great benefits of shopping online – no children to drag through stores and fight with, no gas costs to get there and back cause we all know how high gas is these days, and no hassle of dealing with crowds.
So, once you’re convinced to shop online, where can you find the savings? There are several ways to save money online. My favorite is coupons codes. This is a fairly standard. Go to one of the coupon sites like CouponSnapshot and look for the store you want to shop with, or search by category, depending on your needs. Be sure to click “apply” If it is required when you enter the coupon during checkout. Over the last couple of years I have saved so much just from shopping online. I often find that online sites are even cheaper than the actual store in some cases. Online sites often carry more brands and products to pick from then in the store. Recently when we decided that it was time to upgrade the family room TV, I was happy that I was able to find a great Newegg Promo Code which saved me a great bit of money but also helped me get the best price for the model I was looking for.
With anything it’s best that you do your homework and look around to find the best deal. I am all about saving money so the little time that it takes to find the right discount codes pays off! Now It’s your turn to tell me how your favorite online shopping tips to save that hard earned cash!
Annie @ Mama Dweeb says
With free shipping, it is actually cheaper to shop online these days then spend the gas to buy in person, isn’t that nuts?
Great tips! And thank you for the link to those coupon sites!