How to Not Overpay When Buying Online

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There’s never been a better time for shopping within the comfort of your own home. Online shopping has also made it extremely easy to pay less for the items you want. Below you will find five ways to get great savings when you shop online.

::Use Online Coupons

  Most of us are familiar with using coupons when we go shopping. Unfortunately, most of us don’t feel like we have the time to on a regular basis. Between sifting through papers to find them, cutting them out or trying to remember them, it just doesn’t seem worth it. Fortunately, online coupons keep things simple. There are a number of ways to find them but you can start by entering the store you’re shopping at and the word “coupons” into a search engine. From there, saving money is as simple as entering in a coupon code that you find online.

::Use Browser Extensions

  Everyone has a number of tools located on their web browser that are designed to make finding they want easier. However, you can make saving money with your web browser easier by installing the right extensions and toolbars. These browser extensions work by following the product you plan on buying. Then, after you’ve added it to your cart but before you’ve actually purchased it, you click a simple button that looks for any deals. Your browser extension will do an online search, find any deals or coupon codes, apply them on your behalf and you’ll immediately see the reduced price. Saving money doesn’t get much easier than that.

::Follow Your Favorite Companies on Social Media

  Most of us are familiar with following our friends, family and even favorite celebrities on social media. But the stores you shop at also maintain a social media presence. Follow them and you’ll be kept up to date on when they’re having sales, discounts or are offering promotional deals. You’ll never have to worry about missing out on reduced prices ever again.

::Combine Savings

  Many online stores offer a number of ways to save money throughout the year. You can combine savings by not only taking advantage of on sale items but also by combining your orders. This will ensure that you not only save on shipping costs but also get combined savings when you order multiple items.

::Shop Around

  With so many stores online, it’s incredibly easy to compare prices. Don’t pick one site because you’re familiar with it. Often you’ll find better prices elsewhere or at least have the freedom to choose among multiple options.


  (Guest post by John Simmons)


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