By Millie Eberl
It seems like the moment you shop at a store for the first time, you are automatically signed up for their emails. Sure this can be avoided by moving them to junk mail, but how tempting is it to open that email when you see new collection or new fall items! The second you open that email and click on the store link you are officially under their trap.
Online shopping is all about strategies, as long as you are careful it doesn’t have to be completely detrimental to your wallet. One major way they get you is with free shipping over X amount of dollars. What usually happens is you see one shirt you want but end up buying four other shirts you don’t necessarily want, in order to pass $75 dollars to get free shipping.
You just need to be patient and wait for the deals, because most likely that same dress will be there a couple weeks later then when you see it. Almost all online stores have free shipping at least once a month, no price minimum. Some sites, like Tobi, will also give you deals for signing up, liking them on Facebook or sharing sites with friends. Clearance items usually go on additional clearance because the stores want to get rid of them. Don’t fall for the tricks, look around, be patient, and try and get the best deal because online shopping is easy to do because it is so convenient and before you know it, you’re out a lot of money.
It seems like the moment you shop at a store for the first time, you are automatically signed up for their emails. Sure this can be avoided by moving them to junk mail, but how tempting is it to open that email when you see new collection or new fall items! The second you open that email and click on the store link you are officially under their trap.
Online shopping is all about strategies, as long as you are careful it doesn’t have to be completely detrimental to your wallet. One major way they get you is with free shipping over X amount of dollars. What usually happens is you see one shirt you want but end up buying four other shirts you don’t necessarily want, in order to pass $75 dollars to get free shipping.
You just need to be patient and wait for the deals, because most likely that same dress will be there a couple weeks later then when you see it. Almost all online stores have free shipping at least once a month, no price minimum. Some sites, like Tobi, will also give you deals for signing up, liking them on Facebook or sharing sites with friends. Clearance items usually go on additional clearance because the stores want to get rid of them. Don’t fall for the tricks, look around, be patient, and try and get the best deal because online shopping is easy to do because it is so convenient and before you know it, you’re out a lot of money.