Finding the best money-saving deals is easy. You just have to know where to look and how to use the Internet to your advantage. Here are six steps to finding the best deals on absolutely anything.
Start By Researching at UPromise
This site has a free toolbar you can use to find the best deals on absolutely any product. By simply doing a search, you will be given a list of thousands of matches that you can narrow down by selecting features, price ranges, brands, stores, and cash rebate amounts. With just a few clicks, you will know what is the absolute best deal possible.
Once you have found the best deals on Upromise.com, pop over to Ebates or Savingswatch to purchase the product for the price you've found and receive up to 30% back in cash. It's a great way to always get the best prices while also supplementing your income.
Shop at Half.com for Books, Movies, and CDs
This site allows anybody to post their new and used books, DVDs, VHS, and CDs for free with a sales price as little as $0.75. With a shipping charge of approximately $3, you can receive your products within one to two weeks and save a lot of money in the process. (Their parent company, eBay, is another great place to find new and used products for less then retail.)
Use Competitor's Pricing to Drive Down the Price
Many large department stores and retailers have price matching policies where they will meet or beat a competitor's pricing. The only condition is that you have to present a competitor's ad listing the exact same item you wish to buy. Not only will this guarantee the best pricing, it will also guarantee the best financing deals with companies you may already have credit with. (Timesaving tip: go to store websites for weekly ads that you can print.)
Use Coupons and Rebates
Sign up for online newsletters at the websites belonging to your favorite stores and restaurants. By doing so, you will receive exclusive money-saving coupons only offered to their most loyal customers. Also sign up at Coupons.com and Smartsource for hundreds of manufacturers coupons on grocery store products, and at Wow-Coupons for rebates and coupons on travel, retail, dining and grocery purchases.
Shop For Clearance
There are clearance sections in every store which can save you as much as 80% off regular-priced items. Plus, several times a year, the stores will slash clearance prices even lower to clear away out-of-season products and make room for new seasonal products.
