How to Choose Between Retail and Manufacturer Jeans

Shopping for jeans retail is one way to find great deals. You have the option of purchasing jeans from various sources in stores or online. There's also the option of buying directly from the jean manufacturer.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Locate the exact brand name of the jeans you want to purchase. Review online size charts to find the jeans measurements and take your own measurements if needed to ensure an accurate fit.

2. Go directly to the manufacturer's website to find their prices, which may be lower or higher than the prices offered by some online stores.

3. View other retail outlets online to find better prices. Look to websites of your favorite stores when shopping online.

4. Open several browsers and go through the steps in the checkout process without completing to compare which site has the best overall deal. Consider taxes and shipping charges.

5. Review the stores policy in case there is a problem with your jeans. Retail stores are more likely than the manufacturer to provide free returns and exchanges in case the fit is wrong. Some allow free returns and exchanges in the store.

Tips & Warnings

• Some online stores provide free shipping, discounts based on how much you spend per visit, special promotions, coupon codes and other methods of saving you money.
• Plug this information into a comparison shopping site to investigate pricing. (See Resources)

Resources

• Shopzilla: Compare jeans prices