I used to love to go shopping….then I had four kids and life became crazy! Now I love to STAY HOME! I have found that I save SO MUCH more money when I shop from home! Here are what I have found to be the best ways to save money shopping online!
Best Ways to Save Money Shopping Online
Rebate Websites are Worth the Time
If you are not signed up with a rebate program….STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING and get signed up NOW! If you do any online shopping you are throwing good money out the window by not using rebate sites! My two favorite sites are Rakuten and Mr. Rebates. I have used both sites countless times and received money back from them regularly!
I always look at both sites before shopping online. Surprisingly enough, there can be a big difference in the rebate percentage that each site offers. Rakuten may have 4% cash back for Kohl’s, and Mr. Rebates may have 6% cash back for Kohl’s. It is worth comparing each time!
It is simple to set up your account and all you have to do is go to the rebate site prior to shopping. You will click on the store you want to shop at and a new box will open up from the rebate site. This is how they track your purchase so they know how much to give you back.
Use a Coupon Code
I rarely ever buy anything online without some coupon code. There are usually coupon codes right there on Ebates and Mr. Rebates so you don’t even have to go searching on other sites. I also get codes from some companies in the mail and email.
Some stores will allow more than one coupon code…so it never hurts to try!
Use Gift Cards When Possible
One last thing that I try to do when shopping online or in the store is pay with gift cards. If I know that I am going to be making some purchases from Amazon then I will pick up on some gift cards at my local Dillons store. They have a fuel points program and I can rack up a lot of fuel points when buying gift cards. This ends up saving me even more money! I think most areas have a grocery store with a fuel points program!
Always Pay In The Right Currency
Some websites will let you choose whether to pay in dollars or another currency – particularly if they’re based in a nearby country like Mexico. Rather than paying in dollars and dealing with annoying exchange rates, plus additional fees, you’ll save money by paying in the website’s local currency. All you’d have to do is send money to Mexico with Ria, allowing you to pay in the right currency and bypass all of those pesky fees – a simple tip, but one that adds up to extensive savings over time.
Comparing Prices Doesn’t Have to Take a Lot of Time
I love comparison shopping, but it used to take up much of my time. There are now some great options that will save you a ton of time and help you make sure you are getting the best prices!
These are the things I do regularly to save money shopping online. These actions have saved me a lot of money over the years. I can also say that shopping online helps me cut down on impulse buys that happen more often in the store! 🙂
What are your favorite ways to save money shopping online?
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