Everyone loves to save money, and the best is to cut costs when you’re shopping. There are lots of ways you can reduce your final price, especially when shopping for food or clothing.
With the warmer weather approaching, many want to buy new summer clothes and start preparing for the new season. When shopping online, people tend to forget that there’s a ton of promo codes online that you can find that can save you even just three dollars. Although it doesn’t seem like a lot, it really makes a difference if you continue to use these codes when shopping. Even TikTok creators are sponsored by brands and they’re given promo codes for you to use when shopping. With just a few clicks you can save the money you really wish you weren’t spending.
This also ties in with shopping for groceries. Before you head to the grocery store, look for coupons around your house or online- having a ton of coupons can really save you a lot of money.
Another great idea is to sell the clothes you want to move on from on apps like Poshmark or Depop. All you have to do is submit photos of your clothes, add a price, and wait for a buyer to purchase your item. Instead of letting old clothes build up in your closet, why not sell them and use that money to purchase new clothing? Although most clothes on these apps are used there, they are sold at a reasonable price and cheaper than what the buyer bought them for. Shopping on these types of sites are super smart ways to save money.
Thrifting is also something that has become more popular. Thrift stores sell used clothes but at a heavily discounted price. A lot of thrift stores have unique sweatshirts and jeans that you wouldn’t just find in a normal store in the mall. I think thrifting is a great idea to save money, and you can own a one of a kind piece. If you’re interested, Cortland has a huge thrift store called Thrifty Shopper, located right on 281!
Another smart way to save money is to shop ‘end of season’ sales. Although at the time it seems like the season won’t be for so long, you’ll thank yourself in the future when you have all these new clothes. Online shops and walk-in stores give up to 80% off, which is an insane deal. A lot of people like online shopping because of all the great deals they have. If you just sign up with your email on some websites, you’ll immediately get 10% or more off your first purchase.
And lastly, a great way to save money when shopping is to buy generic brands over a name brand. Although it may be cool to own a name brand item, it’s not worth it to spend $100 on a shirt you’ll eventually grow out of. Buying multiple shirts for a cheaper price is much more worth it and overall a smarter decision. Saving money especially when you’re a college student is crucial and these few ways are a great start.