Looks like a bargain: getting the most out of holiday sales. (Secret Savings).For more than 30 years, wife and mother Lynnette Dukes of San Antonio, Texas “San Antonio” redirects here. For other uses, see San Antonio (disambiguation). San Antonio is the second most populous city in Texas, the third most populous metropolitan area in Texas, and is the seventh most populous city in the United States. As of the 2006 U.S. , has enjoyed holiday bargain hunting Bargain Hunt is a daytime television programme on BBC One, which started in the year 2000. Format Two teams (the Reds and the Blues), both made up of two people, are given £300 (originally £200) each. . She knows when end-of-the-season sales are taking place and when merchandise will be shipped in. She also clips coupons. "Most of the sale items I purchase are 50% or more off the original price," says Dukes, a retired civil service employee. This is the time of year when merchants offer a number of sales and promotions. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC FTC See Federal Trade Commission (FTC). ) answers the questions you should be asking to get more bang for your buck. * Can you beat this price? Because it is on sale does not mean it is the best deal. Identify the item and then comparison shop. Merchants may also be willing to match or even beat the competitor's price. * Do I really need two? Before you purchase a "buy one, get one free "Buy one, get one free" is a common form of sales promotion. While rarely presented to customers in acronym form, this marketing technique is universally known in the marketing industry by the acronym BOGOF " item, consider whether you would have gotten two items to begin with. Likewise, don't buy a high-priced item simply because an inexpensively priced gift comes with it for free. * Can I bring it back to get more off? Inquire about sales adjustments if the purchase price is lowered within the next few weeks. Ask about refund and return policies on sale and clearance items. "It can be costly for you not to know about return policies," adds Elaine Kolish, associate director for enforcement for the FTC. "Extra costs might include shipping and handling with returns." * What can you do for me? Compare the item's online price with shipping and handling to the store's price in your area. Remember to factor in time and travel costs. "Consider negotiating shipping and handling--particularly when you are buying multiple items," says Kolish. Dukes prefers shopping at department stores This is a list of department stores. In the case of department store groups the location of the flagship store is given. This list does not include large specialist stores, which sometimes resemble department stores. such as Foley's and Macy's, which offer sales coupons. Her favorite discount stores are Marshall's and T.J. Maxx T.J. Maxx is a chain of American department stores owned by TJX Companies. It is the largest off-price apparel retailer in the United States offering brand name clothing, footwear, bedding, furniture, jewelry, beauty products, and housewares. . |
|
||||||||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion