MISSION,
Kan., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/
-- (Family Features) Whether you're shopping online or
in-store, you can ensure you're getting the most for your money
with a little extra planning.
These savvy shopping tips can help you score the most savings
and added benefits while you're at it.
Time Your Purchase
Before any big purchase, spend time
researching the product and retailers to find potential upcoming
sales or promotions. Also be conscious of the calendar and holidays
or gift-giving events that might prompt special offers on an item
you're looking to buy. Another smart strategy: shopping
end-of-season sales when items are marked down to make way for new
inventory.
Use Digital Shopping Tools
You may be leery of signing
up for promotional emails but remember – it's only junk mail if it
isn't useful. Putting your name on mailing lists of your favorite
retailers and brands is a good way to get early or exclusive access
to special offers and coupons. Downloadable browser extensions and
plug-ins are other cost-saving tools that are increasingly popular.
When you're shopping with one or more of these tools installed,
your browser automatically checks for coupons or price comparisons
that allow you to get the best available deal.
Shop Refurbished
Whether it be for savings or
sustainability (or both) refurbished products are a top choice
among savvy shoppers. An option like eBay Refurbished delivers
quality, like-new products at deep discounts from premium brands
that are thoroughly vetted to meet high performance standards. You
can shop across multiple condition grades and a wide range of price
points within categories like tablets, smartwatches, laptops,
desktops and smartphones – giving you more choice and the
reassurance of buying a product that fits your specific needs and
budget. Score big savings on trusted refurbished products
at eBay.com/eBayRefurbished.
Save on Shipping
When you're researching an online
purchase and comparing prices, be sure to factor shipping into your
total cost. Many retailers offer free shipping once you spend a
certain amount, extend free shipping to preferred shoppers or offer
periodic shipping promotions, so it's worth exploring the options.
Also beware that buying items on sale can drop you below free
shipping minimums, so ultimately you pay more than you would have
by paying full price. In some cases, you can also save money by
having an item shipped to the local brick-and-mortar store and
picking it up there.
Take Advantage of Benefits
Understanding the terms of
your purchase can help protect you if there's a problem and may
even allow you to take advantage of special rewards. Before
finalizing a transaction, check into the warranty options. Even
refurbished products can come with warranties for a specified time.
For example, all eBay Refurbished products are backed by one- or
two-year warranties. For new items, some retailers offer the option
to extend your warranty beyond what the manufacturer provides. In
addition, some retailers offer money back incentives on certain
purchases or allow you to accumulate rewards for discounts on
future purchases.
Shopping Refurbished is Easy on the Pocketbook and the
Planet
With inflation and scarcity issues remaining
top of mind for consumers, shopping refurbished provides another
option to buy in-demand products. In addition to value and
availability, sustainability is another motivator for purchasing
like-new.
Shopping for refurbished goods, including those from eBay
Refurbished, extends the life of the product and reduces harmful
waste. For example, the United States Environmental Protections
Agency estimates:
- Purchasing a refurbished desktop computer displaces the energy
used to charge more than 30,000 smartphones.
- Purchasing a refurbished TV displaces around 360 miles driven
in a car.
- Purchasing a refurbished gaming console displaces around 180
miles driven in a car.
Michael French
mfrench@familyfeatures.com
1-888-824-3337
editors.familyfeatures.com
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