There are many ways to save money UK using both online and off-line techniques which many people may be unaware of. When your monthly budget is often stretched to the limit, saving a few pounds here and there can make all the difference. If you’re looking at how to save money shopping then check out the various tips below:-
Only buy what you need
More and more people shop online for items which they do not really require but because they are “available” many people are tempted to overspend. This can also be the same when shopping at more traditional high street stores where the trick is to get in and get out with ONLY the goods that you require.
Use online coupons
There are literally thousands if not millions of online coupons available which will give you significant discounts at a great number of online stores. There are also many off-line promotions available with coupons regularly listed in the press and popular magazines.
Search the Internet for the latest promotional codes
In a similar way to online coupons, there are literally thousands of promotional codes available for online shopping. Whether you are looking for free delivery, a substantial discount or even free gifts when purchasing certain products you will be surprised to find how many sites are available and how many promotional codes are out there.
Search the comparison websites
While many people know of the various comparison websites available on the Internet a great number of people, for some reason, do not tend to use them. A simple click on Google and search the product you are after is likely to bring up a significant number of retailers and a substantial variation in prices.
Designer labels equal designer prices
As competition continues to grow in both the online and off-line retail markets there are significantly cheaper options to the more expensive designer labels which many people are attracted by. While there will be a difference in quality, this has reduced somewhat over the last few years with cheaper manufacturing costs and excessive competition.
Online auction sites
While there are obvious potential problems with online auction sites such as eBay, if you are careful and deal with only recognised sellers then you can pick up substantial savings on a great number of products. Whether you’re looking for clothing, computers, books or bedding for example there are significant cost savings to be made as manufacturers often attempt to miss out the middleman and sell direct.
Buying in bulk
Over the last few years we’ve seen a number of sites which enable people to group together and buy products they are after in bulk. This can see substantial cost savings as many retailers prefer to sell larger quantities of goods at cheaper prices so that they can use their funds to reinvest into more stock.
Leave your credit card at home
Credit card debt in the UK has now reached record levels and with many credit card companies increasing interest rates over the last few months, more and more people are finding it very difficult. The simple fact is that if you leave your credit card at home, and take away the temptation, you can stick to what you originally wanted to buy and reduce the temptation to increase your credit card debt.
Buying goods out of season
As we approach Christmas time, for example, many Christmas related items such as wrapping paper, decorations and Christmas trees are priced towards the top end of their range. However, if you wait until just after the Christmas peak period there are many bargains to be picked up as retailers look to sell their old stock.
Reduce your postage costs online
When looking to buy goods online, even though more and more companies are offering free postage and packaging, there are some who will charge you for delivery. However, if you have a group of items which you need to acquire and you can buy these at the same website you can save substantial money on postage costs. In general, the more items you buy the cheaper the postage although you need to keep an eye on exactly what the potential savings are.
