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I had no idea what discount shopping was growing up.
Reza Estakhrian
The phrase shop ‘til you drop was my mantra.
As a little girl, I enjoyed going to the mall more than a trip to the park.
But as I matured, I quickly learned another saying: Moneydoesn’t grow on trees.
It was a tough wake-up call, but I discovered clever ways to indulge inshoppingwithout shattering my budget.
In fact, these hacks have saved me hundreds of dollars.
And by following these simple steps, it’s possible for you to save major cash, too.
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1.
Sign up for rewards programs.There are several brands that reward customers for consistent purchases.
Sign up for theT.J.
Maxxmembership, and you’ll be entered into sweepstakes and giveaway contests every time you buy.
TheDSWprogram sent me several $10 off coupons just for signing up.
And there are a bunch of retailers that give birthday deals to loyal customers.
This is the perfect time to take advantage of discounted styles.
Websites likeRetail Me NotandCoupon Flowkeep an index of offers to help you save big.
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5.
Purchase gift cards at a lower price than face value.Gift Card Grannyis one of my best-kept secrets.
Some companies will encourage customers to complete the checkout process by sending an email with a discount.
Each site has an alert feature that notifies me when prices are marked down.
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9.
Earn cash back with Ebates.you could actually make money from shopping withEbates.
It’s really simple.
There are more than 2,000 stores on the site, so finding something you love isn’t a problem.
Try shopping some of your favorite retailers after clearing your browsing history or opening an incognito window.
Shop sample sales.Each season designers get rid of excess inventory by hosting sample sales.
Sometimes pieces are slightly damaged, but they’re certainly worth the steep discounts.
Once I purchased a $1,000 vest for $20a very proud moment.
VisitRackedandMizhattanto stay up-to-date on upcoming sales.
And if you’re able to’t stand crowds, brands likeTibihost sample sales online.
AndBloomingdales’ online event is open to anyone who uses the promo code “FRIENDS” at checkout.
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