We are 15 days away from Christmas and I can already feel the rush in the malls... everyone's number one concern is to make sure they get the perfect gift without breaking the bank!Christmas is undoubtedly the season during which stores make the most profit on their merchandise, however, they have a few technics to help maximize their sales... Here are a few tips to help YOU save this Christmas, and avoid falling into commercial traps!
- Extended warranties, make sure it is beneficial for YOU and that it is worth it! Also, thoroughly look at the coverage because most often, they have fine prints on what the warranty entails and what not... you don't want to buy an extended warranty and not be able to use it because the coverage didn't include that specific damage... Lastly, make sure the extended warranty doesn't overlap the manufacturer's warranty.. for example: You buy a console for your son and the manufacturer's warranty is 6 months, and you buy an extended warranty of a year... make sure the extended warranty comes into play AFTER the 6 months covered by the manufacturer...or else, you've just wasted half of your extended warranty!
- Stores tend to stratigically place related items next to each other. While the consumer is shopping, she sees other products related to what he/she is interested in.. and psychologically, thinks it's needed...
- Have you ever caught yourself grabbing little bits waiting in line to pay? For example, at Winners, they have placed racks of products in the cashier's lines. Thus, while waiting, the customer looks around and is tempted to buy something. Be aware! think ..do you really need it!?
- The end of aisle is not always a sale... watch out because you might think the items are on clearance but it's just appearance.. and sometimes, even if it is on sale ask yourself, is it a good sale?
I hope these few tips help you save some money this holiday!
Do you have any money saving tips when it comes to shopping? Let me know!
Stay Glam,
Naz
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