If you are a “thrifty” online shopper like myself, then you are going to LOVE this Blog!!
1. Invisible Hand– An online browser extension that gives you the lowest current price from competing websites for FREE! http://www.getinvisiblehand.com/
2. Honey– An online browser extension that automatically finds coupons for you at checkout, saving you $$$, unless you just don’t like coupons <sigh>. https://www.joinhoney.com/
3. Raise – Love giving away gift cards? I do! This awesome website allows you to buy gift cards for under face value. You will have the option of buying unused cards or cards with a remaining balance. https://geta.raise.com/wlewis7
4. Ebates– I can honestly attest that this has been the best “bang for my buck”. You can receive cash back from your purchases plus <drum roll> loyalty and credit card rewards all in the same place! All you have to do is create a FREE account, and find your favorite merchant <cha-ching!>. Tip: Use my unique code when you sign up, and you will receive your first $10 Free!!!!
5. IM your Retailer– The beauty of online shopping is customer satisfaction, if you don’t find the price of your purchase appealing, instant message them and ask if they are offering any promos or discounts.
6. Abandon your cart– If you like playing “hard to get”, your retailer just might hound you down with some discount offers for you to make that purchase <you’re welcome>.
7. Social Media– Since nowadays people are attached to the internet, you may as well follow your favorite retailer on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and sign up for their texts and e-mails to get alerts on special deals.
8. Get the App– Companies have become savvy when it comes to attracting their customers, which is why you should download your retailer’s app to receive discounts and rewards.
9. Become a “newbie”– <lean in> You didn’t hear this from me, but you may want to create a few e-mails to get that new customer discount <shhhh>.
10. Get leaked sales– If you get anxious about the limited Black Friday sales and worry your computer might crash before you get to your items, then rest assured that https://www.bfads.net/will allow you to put items in your cart before everyone else does.
Source: I would like to give Consumer Reports credit for the wonderful tools that I have just shared with you.