Christmas Shopping can get expensive and you want to get as much as you can for your money. Here are our top ways to save money on your online shopping this Christmas…
At this time of year, many of us are shopping online, hoping to land a bargain or two before Christmas. In this article, we look at a few tips and tricks that can help you save money when you shop online. Read on to find out the four top ways to save money on your online shopping this Christmas…
Outwit the dynamic pricing strategy
First in our list of top ways to save money on your online shopping this Christmas is to outwit the dynamic pricing strategy. Dynamic pricing is a strategy used by retailers, where the cost of a product can differ for each customer. Your location, browsing and spending habits can all impact on how much a retailer tries to charge you. Have you ever looked at a flight, found it really cheap and then noticed a massive hike in price when you go to book it the next day? That is dynamic pricing in action. They know you are interested and in the market to buy, so they are capitalising on that and rising the price. There are ways around it, though if you are smart.
- Clear your cookies and browsing history before making purchases
- Log out of your social media and Google accounts
- Switch to incognito mode for browsing
Take advantage of voucher codes
You know all of those voucher codes on websites such as NetVoucherCodes.co.uk? They are there for you to use. The site has done all of the hard work by collating all the codes into one place, so all you need to do is find the one for the retailer that you are using and save yourself a whole heap of cash. This is a no-brainer in our top ways to save money on your online shopping this Christmas.
Leave items in your cart
Assuming you have planned ahead and have enough time, leaving items in your cart can save you money. Put the products in there and leave them in there – assuming that you have an account with the merchant. Stay logged in though! Go back a day or two later, and you may well find that the price has dropped or the retailer sends you an offer via email to tempt you back again. If nothing else, it stops you from making impulse buys that you may later regret!
Bargain with the customer service
If you come to make a purchase and realise your voucher code expired a couple of days ago, give the customer service a call or talk to them on live chat and ask if the coupon can be extended. In many cases, they are only interested in closing the sale and will either extend it or give you a new one. You can also go on the live chat – you know, those little pop-up boxes in the corner – and ask if you can get a discount on any large purchases. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t, but what have you got to lose by asking?
By putting some of these tips into practice, you will be able to save yourself a tonne of money on your festive purchases this Christmas – enough to give yourself a well-earned treat in the new year! What do you think of our top ways to save money on your online shopping this Christmas? Let us know!
