Do you know you are among the 20% of the population of the world who shop online, whether it’s the trendy ones or the lost fashion? You also love to revive that fashionista inside you without stepping out, and while being in the online shopping world, everyone knows the satisfaction of shopping while saving a few bucks.
This new way of shopping made life much easier, giving you access to everything just from your phone or computer. But I can also relate to the pain of adding all your favorite items to cart, only to leave them behind because the prices were just too high. For now, just forget the pain of leaving behind your items and carry on reading this blog to the very end. Because I am going to show you how to save more than you shop. Yes! You heard it right.
Therefore, let’s go on with this friendly banter and check whether you are shopping in the right manner or just wasting your money, and if you are, then I will give you the tips to save some.
Why shop online to save?
Shopping online can be a goldmine for you, as they offer better prices as compared to the offline stores. Platforms like, amazon, myntra and Ajio during their seasonal sales and offers, can save you hundreds of bucks.
Let me take you to the tips and tricks of saving your penny if you also shop from any of these websites.
Tips to help you save big while shopping online, you don’t want to miss
1. Compare the prices around. 💸
Before adding products in your cart from a specific website it is always advised to compare the prices across the others. As every time there is a possibility that you may find the same thing at a cheaper rate, on some other site.
If you find this very process a hustle, then many websites and browsers offer tools to do the same for you, they compare the prices across different websites and give you the best rate possible.
Hence, don’t forget to leverage these tools next time you shop online.
2. Saving big on amazon 🛒
As amazon is well known for its convenient shopping, it can also be your first gig to save more. Here’s how:
- Join its prime membership and elite programme
- Get early access to its lighting deals
- By becoming its prime member, get the prime only discounts during its seasonal and festival sales.
Here’s a friendly tip for you: if you are not a regular customer, go with the monthly prime subscription, which allows you the discounts only during the exclusive sales.
3. Go with their, exclusive coupons
Leverage the coupons, by visiting their amazon coupon section and copy them before checking out the items from your cart.
4. Schedule you shop during the big sale event
If we talk specifically about amazon, I would advise you to shop during its big sales such as:
- Great Indian festival (oct)
- Amazon prime day (july)
- Republic day sale (jan)
Okay, let me take you to the other one of the most trusted websites if you love to shop trendy fashion and accessories online that too while saving. Yes I am talking about myntra, because if amazon is the king of fashion, then no doubt i have put myntra as a queen.
5. Fill in your cart during, End of reason sale
- Get upto 80% on all the clothing brand during this time
- Leverage the bank offers, and get extra 10-15% off
6. Become a member of myntra’s insider programme
- Join this and get the points on your every purchase
- Renew, for free delivery and extra coupons
7. Do not forget the mega events
- Myntra end of reason sale
- Big fashion carnival
Reminder: add your favourites in the cart and quickly checkout before the sale starts.
Next, let’s walk you through the big save on Ajio, a known name in the world of fashion.
8. Wallet cashback
This is very less known by the people, but Ajio wallet cashback will give you the instant cash-back on every purchase.
Want to save double? Combine it with various bank offers.
9. All-star sale
Ajio’s all star sale is the one which will offer you upto 90% off on your orders. And if you are the first timer on this sale. Get extra discounts and offers.
10. Get the new user offer
- Get flat 30-40% off on your first order
- Want to repeat? (sign up with the new email-id), a little secret.
Common, trick to save big on all the three platform
These universal tricks will help you throughout, no matter where you shop from. Just follow these and get your cart ready.
Use coupon websites
Okay! This one can be quite consuming, finding a reliable and convenient website for the coupons is tough! Try, Couponswipes your ultimate saving partner, save big on every purchase? This is the one.
Visit now, search for the discount coupon and copy, later paste that on your way to check out, and see the major price drop by yourself.
Make your payment through the right card
Use ICICI, HDFC and SBI cards for making the payment, as they often have festive offers and cashback options.
Try abandon your cart trick
Add items in your cart and leave them there for 1 to 2 days. You will often get the discounts and coupons on your emails or sms’s to complete the purchase.
Shop during the major sale events
Schedule your shop around the sales and festivals, and get instant discounts and major price drops.
Mistakes to avoid
How can I leave before telling you the mistakes you should avoid if you are shopping and in need to save big on every purchase. Let’s see them:
- Neglecting to compare the prices
- Not using the comparison tools, to help you through
- Shopping during the price surges
- Falling for the ‘limited stock’ scam
- Ignoring the refund policies
Conclusion
Shopping should be fun, it doesn’t have to drain you or your wallet. Don’t just sit and think about the prices but get up and shop your favourites for less than the expected prices.
For that, all you have to do is follow the right guidelines and tricks, also by combining the sales, coupons and strategic timings you can save hundreds and thousands of bucks on your shopping, that too without compromising on style and quality.
Therefore, go and shop smart this time and save your bucks.