Look for rebates

More and more, manufacturers are luring consumers with tantalizing rebates.  When researching the price of a product, consider the fact that an instant or mail in rebate may apply to the product.  Often times, cell phone companies will offer mail in rebates on top of a sale price.  Although these are often mail in rebates, it is still a chance to recover some of the money you have already spent.  Manufacturers who are offering new products will often also offer rebates.  It’s a great way for you to try one of their new products without worrying about risking your money.

Wait for stores to have double, or even triple coupon promotions

Have a coupon for 50 cents off of your favorite cereal?  Why not wait for a supermarket to offer double coupons?  Or why not take the coupon to a supermarket that is currently offering such a promotion?  Double coupons can help slash a lot of money off of your shopping bills as well as again perhaps test a new product without wasting a lot of your money.

See if retailers match competitor prices

Want to support a mom-and-pop appliance store but a big box store carries the same item for cheaper?  See if they price match their competitors.  These days, many companies are willing to price match their competitors to earn your business.  Some even offer a price match and an additional discount if you decide to shop with them.  With these deals, you have the upper hand as many companies are vying for your money.

Use a credit card that gives you cash back or shopping incentives

These days’ credit card companies know that you have many options when spending your money.  And that means they each are trying to offer something special.  Many now offer a reward system in which you build points to use towards products or gift cards.  Others even offer cash back, or will apply a percentage of the money you have spent with them towards merchandise.  A savvy trick is to save these points or dollars and store them until a birthday or holiday comes up.  Not only can you get a nice gift or gift card for someone, but you can do it without really spending any money out of your pocket.


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