Who doesn’t love a bargain? 50% off, 65% off, 80% off?! As the discount gets higher, so does our excitement. Who wouldn’t love to pick up a new kitchen appliance at 80% off because of a clearance sale? What about a fancy new coat or handbag that’s being sold at 66% off because it’s no longer in season? Unless you’re a budding fashionista, you’ll snap up that deal as quick as possible before someone else gets to it.
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But did you know that most people in the world only come across these deals by pure chance? They’ll be browsing a retail store around the New Year’s season and come across a perfect item they want which is on sale, or they’ll look through the supermarket to buy their usual groceries and come across a bulk-buy deal that blows everything else out of the water in terms of value. It’s exciting to find these deals, so why not actively search for them? Here are some of the best ways to get the most out of your money to make huge savings and even make some money on the side while you’re at it.
Competitions, Promotions and Offers
Whether it’s an in-store competition or an online one such as this Discomfort Zone campaign, there are hundreds of competitions just waiting to be won. Sign up for an account, do what it says on the website and you’ll be in for a chance to win cash prizes, items or even services.
Sometimes, online services such as Amazon will gift you money if you spend a certain amount. They occasionally run gift card promotions that promise extra money in your account if you deposit a certain amount of cash into your gift card balance. You’re essentially being given extra money, and if you’re planning to buy something from Amazon anyway, why not get the extra money?
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The best way to look out for these deals is to search online. For example, the subreddit /r/deals has regular deals for people to check out. You can also contribute if you feel like sharing a promotion or offer that you found but don’t want to participate in—it’s a community built around sharing! You can also register for promotions and newsletters from your favourite online retailers. If you can cope with the obnoxious spam that they might send you now and then, you can usually find some excellent deals that are email exclusive to their loyal customers.
Coupon Deals
There are dozens of sites on the internet that specialise in coupons. They are businesses that contact other businesses for deals. In exchange for the cheaper prices and offers you get, the businesses get more exposure and receive more customers. You can get anything from cheap pillows and kitchen appliances to discounts on your favourite local restaurants. There’s a lot to browse in your area, and you might discover a new place to eat at or a fun entertainment spot to visit with your friends. It’s a great way to explore the city and also make huge savings.
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