How to Buy cheaper name brand clothes and products

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By amysmarts, eHow Member

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We all have a certain brand of clothes or products that we just have to have and can't live without. For me it's Clinque products and Abercrombie and Fitch and American Eagle. However, in today's economy it is hard to have these little luxuries when they are so expensive. It's hard to be able to afford these name brand products and clothes that we love, but I have learned a little trick to make it cheaper and less expensive and more affordable. These simple little steps will help you be able to afford the brand names that you love as well.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

The first thing you need to do is go to your local department store where you favorite name brand item is. Go to the clearance rack first and check that out to see if there is anything that you like. This is where you can find great deals. A lot of designer beauty stores don't have clearance racks, but it is important to still go to that store and look at the prices. Don't buy anything from there just yet... Just look. Also, always ask for samples. They may not have any, but it never hurts to ask and this saves you a little money too.
Step 2

When you get home go to Ebay and see if they have what you want. Be careful who you are buying from and make sure that their feedback percentage is good. I usually don't buy from someone on Ebay unless they have a 98-100% good feedback. So many times you can find things so much cheaper on Ebay and the quality is just the same as if you bought it from the store.
Step 3

Go to different web sites searching for your products or clothes. A lot of times the stores website will have online coupons and even offer free shipping. Check out web sites to see where you can get your clothes or products cheaper.
Step 4

Watch for ads in your local paper so that you know when things go on sale. Also, when all else fails, I go to TJ Max and Marshall's and try to find what I am looking for there. It's always a lot cheaper there. You can also try consignment shops, sometimes you can get really lucky there. Another thing that I like to do is go to the factory stores. They also sell a lot cheaper than the actual store.
Step 5

Using all of these tips and ideas will for sure save you some money and you are still getting what you want without having to pay the heavy price tag. This also works out great if you have kids and they want a certain item. Just shop around a little bit, allow yourself some extra time and it will save you a lot in the long run.