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Monday 20 August 2012

Shopping online - another perspective



Top Tips to Save Money Shopping Online

In these troubling economic times, it is no secret that most people are exceedingly concerned with saving money whenever possible. One of the most effective ways to accomplish this is by shopping for products online using a credit card. Not only are there more choices, but the benefits associated with internet purchases cannot be overlooked. With a few simple tips, one can take advantage of this opportunity.

The Advantage of Choice

One of the best ways to save money while shopping online is by browsing many different retail sites. Unlike a single store or chain of stores where the prices are fixed, the internet offers substantial discounts. This is partly due to the fact that there are no middlemen involved in the distribution of goods and partly because with such low overhead, many virtual stores can offer products well below what one would expect to normally pay. The more one searches, the more likely he or she is to find a great deal. Searching takes seconds and does not cost a penny. Compare this to driving all over town only to find out that the money spent on gasoline has outweighed the discount received!

The Benefits of Social Networking Sites

Many stores and brand names now have their products and services listed on social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook. While some shoppers are unaware of these listings, the advantages cannot be understated. Quite often there will be rebates or online coupons which offer exclusive deals to the shopper who happens to know of their presence. Also, it is important to remember that such deals will most likely not be listed in any newsletters or physical advertisements.

Online Mass Retailers

Sites such as eBay and Amazon have become essential in the bargain-hunters portfolio. Not only are the discounts on these sites substantial, but with the ease and security of paying via a credit card as well as guaranteed shipping, little is left to guesswork. Finally, these sites deal in bigger brand names as well as in niche items, both of which can be purchased at a considerably discounted price.

To be fair, times are difficult. Currently Canada’s average inflation rate is approximately two percent. Simply stated, the Canadian dollar is worth two percent less. Each and every individual needs to discover ways to save money whenever possible. There are many credit cards in Canada that can help you do this effectively through promotions and cards specifically suited to your lifestyle.

10 comments:

Larissa said...

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Unknown said...

This post has some good ideas in it. Its good for me to read this now too, I'm just on the brink of doing a self imposed shopping ban because I just keep shopping, maybe I just need to follow some of these tips and save some money that way instead though.... haha! Anything to still be able to shop!

I do love a bit of eBay action. got to admit! :)


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J'aime le Panda said...

online shopping is sometimes helpful, sometimes harmful :)

Anonymous said...

Lovely tips! I'm a huge online shopper so I totally agree!

Stop by sometime, Natalie xo
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KD said...

Great tips! Especially for a shopaholic like me. Thanks for your comment also, I'm following you now! Follow back?

xoxo
KD

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Sofie said...

Lovely! Awesome blog.
I follow you, hope you follow back :)

lucia m said...

great tips!

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