Shopping is one thing that we ladies cannot probably give up on! And when on budget, this habit of yours can probably ruin down the budget completely! So why not just buy smart? Can’t understand how is that possible. Well, we’ll tell you 5 budget shopping hacks that’ll definitely help you to save money and at the same time you can enjoy the pleasure of shopping.
* Pay Attention When You Check OutEveryone makes mistakes, including computers, so make sure you read the little screen when the sales associate is scanning up your purchases. Items can be incorrectly marked, or the sale price won’t scan up. Keeping a close eye out could mean saving Rs 50 or more!
* Start Shopping Early For The Things You Really NeedThere are endless number of sales going on throughout the year. If you know you are going to need something ahead in the year, it’s better you start looking for it during the sales seasons. You never know you could even end up getting two pieces at the price of one! Plus you got the options to choose from.
* Don’t Rush For New LaunchesBrands keep launching new items every now and then. Which means the old items are sure to go down in a while. So just wait until there is a sale or discount on the product. But don’t get too greedy here and wait too long that the product may go out of stock! One more benefit of this could be that you might discover something better at a much lower price.
* Try Everything Before You BuyWe all know that you’re supposed to try stuff on before you buy it, but sometimes laziness wins and you end up swiping your debit card, hoping that the dress will hug your curves exactly the way you want. But that doesn’t always happen. Then, you’ll convince yourself that the dress isn’t that bad and you’ll probably fit in it in time. And six months later it will still be in your closet with the tags firmly on!
* Ask For Price AdjustmentsThere’s nothing worse than splurging on a pair of ripped skinny jeans, only for them to go on sale two weeks later. Most retailers honor the sale price within a certain time frame if the item still has its tags. Just bring it in with the receipt, and they might refund you the difference.