Things You'll Need:
- Money, of course
- Patience
- Flyers
- Coupons
- Family or Friends
- FUN!
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Step 1
First step, you want to do a little research before you head out to the shops. Often you will get local store ads through the mail. Keep a look out for local deals in the stores around your area. You can also research using the web. Look up your favorite stores and see if there are any good deals going on or even some printable coupons. You should be able to easily find some great deals especially with the end of the seasons.
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Step 2
After your research, map out your favorite shops and make a plan of where you wish to go and in which order. This will make your day a little easier instead of figuring out what is next once you are out and about. Make sure you take your ads, coupons, and any flyers with you so you know where your deals are.
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Step 3
If it important to use those good deals if you see them and take them if it is an item that you truly want. Do not just buy items because they are a cheap price, they will most likely sit in your closet and that is a waste of money if you don't love the item.
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Step 4
If you have little deals available through your research it is still okay to check out the stores. Many stores offer clearance and sales throughout the stores. Most of the time, just head to the sales or the clearances. Usually you can find a diamond among those sales. It is most likely that those items are simply changing seasons and the stores have to get rid of them before the next season arrives. Most of the time you can find steals at the end of the seasons. It is important to always check out the clearance sections!! That is where the majority of my clothing has came from and it is most of the time, great clothes!!
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Step 5
Remember that it is your money and you can spend it how you wish. If you find something that you adore, go ahead and buy it for full price but remember that you may be using all your day's money on only one item. It may be worth it though!! It is all up to the buyer and their wants!!
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Step 6
This does not only apply to clothing. It is often useful to look through your grocery store ads, I know I usually get 2-3 ads each week! Compare and maybe make a couple trips to get the best deals from all of the stores. This can also be applied to many different types of purchases..Just remind to always research your available places and compare them and their prices or deals going on.
Comments
JoyNmyHeart said
on 10/3/2009 Love to save when I shop!
xivyisazombiex said
on 9/27/2009 great tips. nicely organized.
xivyisazombiex said
on 9/27/2009 great tips. nicely organized.
Mindee94 said
on 9/4/2009 Preparation, planning and avoiding impulse buying. Excellent tips for making the dollar stretch in the directions needed. Thanks! ~Mindee~