{"id":10077,"date":"2019-10-24T17:46:38","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T21:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=10077"},"modified":"2023-06-06T07:22:40","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T12:22:40","slug":"online-shopping-tricks-that-save-big-bucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/online-shopping-tricks-that-save-big-bucks\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Shopping Tricks That Save Big Bucks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you shop online?\u00a0 If you\u2019re like most shoppers, the answer&#8217;s probably yes.\u00a0 According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcommerce.com\/blog\/consumer-behavior-infographic\/#is-it-that-shoppers-arent-shopping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BigCommerce<\/a>, 96% of Americans shop online.\u00a0 Not only is it fast and convenient, retailers are making it easier than ever to score a great deal.\u00a0 But don\u2019t just take our word for it, give these money-saving online shopping tricks a try.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Take advantage of free shipping<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For many shoppers, adding items into your cart isn\u2019t a big deal, it\u2019s the shipping costs that will have you rethinking your purchase.\u00a0 Luckily, there are a couple online shopping tricks you can use to avoid the extra expense.\u00a0 Most companies will waive the shipping fee as long as you spend the required minimum.\u00a0 So spend enough to get free shipping.\u00a0 Another option is to shop at retailers that offer free in-store pickup.\u00a0 Simply place your order online and you&#8217;ll receive an email notification when your items are ready to be picked up.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Earn cash-back rewards<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Cash-back reward sites like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/\">Rakuten<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BeFrugal<\/a> make it easy to earn money while you shop.\u00a0 Just start your shopping trip through them and you\u2019ll be rewarded every time you make a purchase.\u00a0 The earnings percentage varies per store but some retailers offer up to 40% cash back.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Join store mailing lists<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>An easy way to save money at your favorite stores is to join their mailing list.\u00a0 New subscribers usually receive a percentage off coupon to use towards their first purchase when they sign up.\u00a0 Additionally, you\u2019ll get the inside scoop on sales, local store events and special discounts.\u00a0 Some companies even give mailing list subscribers early access to their sales.\u00a0 That means you\u2019ll be able to get in and check out before all the good stuff is gone.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Use price comparison tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In order to get the best deals online, you\u2019re going to need to check multiple vendors.\u00a0 The good news is price comparison tools like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.priceblink.com\/webcpns\/browser-add-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PriceBlink<\/a> make it less time consuming.\u00a0 Just download the browser add-on and they\u2019ll automatically search for the lowest prices on the item your viewing. They&#8217;ll even alert you if they find a money-saving coupon.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Keep an eye out for price drops<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing more annoying than buying an item only to have the price drop a short time later.\u00a0 Don\u2019t just shrug it off, get your money back.\u00a0 Apps like Paribus make it easy.\u00a0 Once you sign up, the app automatically scans your emails looking for recent purchases.\u00a0 If they find a price drop, they\u2019ll reach out to the company on your behalf and request a refund.\u00a0 Please note, some apps charge a fee for this service so read the fine print.\u00a0 Another option is to check your credit cards\u2019 price protection policy.\u00a0 Depending on the issuer, you may have 60 days from the purchase date to file a claim for the price difference.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Search for coupons<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve added the items to your cart and are ready to check out, take a minute to search for applicable coupons.\u00a0 Coupon sites like RetailMeNot make the process quick and painless.\u00a0 Just type in the name of the store and within seconds you\u2019ll have a list of available deals.\u00a0 Choose the one that best suits your needs and watch the savings add up.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">File your taxes fast and ez.\u00a0 Biggest possible refund, guaranteed.<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you shop online?\u00a0 If you\u2019re like most shoppers, the answer&#8217;s probably yes.\u00a0 According to BigCommerce, 96% of Americans shop online.\u00a0 Not only is it fast and convenient, retailers are making it easier than ever to score a great deal.\u00a0 But don\u2019t just take our word for it, give these money-saving online shopping tricks a 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