It?s a 21st Century world out there. We do everything we do is so different then our parent?s and our kids are growing up in a technological age where convenience is king. Our grandparent?s lifestyle is arguably obsolete.
From our televisions to our telephones, the world is at our fingertips. The way we shop has evolved, considerably. Life is literally just outside our keyboard and monitor, never mind our front door. Access is instant in this ?you think it, we?ve built it? society we?ve created for ourselves.
Still, there are many things I like to do in person and shopping is definitely one of them. Racks of gorgeous clothes you can touch and see definitely make for a more satisfying experience then a cold hard monitor.
There are times though, where I let my fingers do the walking. 85% of my holiday gift shopping is done online & I have to say that I?m getting more for my money this way!
The rush of the bargain is just as satisfying and the convenience is nonpareil. I?m saving gas and most important I?m saving myself the stress of holiday traffic, parking & lines.
There have been lessons learned, tips and tricks I?ve picked up over the years and I?m going to share them with you, now?
Do You?re Homework
This rule also goes for in-store shopping, before you go you should know:
What you are looking for
How much do you expect to pay for it
When you are going to need it
Having this knowledge and keeping your focus on the answers will go a long way to curbing excessive spending! I think it was GI Joe who said ?Knowing is half the battle? and was he ever wrong?
Read Reviews
There is a lot more to consider when making a purchases online. Things like shipping time, location, reputation are all contributing factors, which can make the difference between a great shopping experience and a nightmare.
So before you buy, read through the reviews, see what other people are saying. Were they happy with the product? Was it true to advertisement? Did it ship in a timely manner? If it had to be returned was that easy to do?
If the majority of comments are overwhelmingly ?yes? to these questions then you will more than likely have a pleasant experience too. Reading through reviews has really helped me develop my online shopping savvy.
Also, don?t be bashful, write a review in turn & be helpful to the next person coming into that site for a purchase!
Shop Who You Know
These days almost every major retailer, department store and boutique has an online store too. If you already trust a brand then you know what you?re getting and purchasing via their online outlets will work well for you.
They almost always offer free shipping on purchases over a certain amount & if you are unhappy with the product you can go in-person to return rather then spending money to ship it back to the warehouse!
Another bonus?.in-store pick up, some retailers will let you purchase online & pick it up in the store, eliminating shipping costs all together!
Email Subscriptions
I have an email address dedicated to my shopping lifestyle. I use it to subscribe to emails from my favorite retailers like, Victoria?s Secret, Amazon, elf cosmetics and The Children?s Place among many, many others.
They are always sending me coupons, discounts & deals I can use online or in-store. The separate email address ensures that my personal inbox is not being inundated with ?junk mail? and when I am ready to do major shopping I check the email before I go.
I managed discounts up to 40% on purchases for back to school clothes for the kids! In fact, I haven?t paid full price for anything in forever!
I think the most important thing to remember is keep an open mind and enter this 21st century world with eyes wide open because an educated consumer is a responsible shopper & responsible shopping is what it?s all about IntheClotheset!
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Source: http://intheclotheset.com/2011/09/shopaholics-guide-shopping-online/
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