Top 10 shopping tips for men
Men could learn a lesson or two from women when it comes to shopping around, but it's not just shopping for life insurance where men are lagging, they could also do better at buying gifts, clothes and everyday items.
To give the chaps a helping hand, we asked money-saving shopping expert, Penny Golightly, to put together the top 10 shopping tips for men to help them prepare for hitting the stores and getting the best deals. Here they are:
1. Make a listWhether you are shopping for groceries or going to a department store, it's essential to create a list as it makes it much harder to get sidetracked or forget anything vital. This is your main priority when approaching shopping!
2. Set a budgetBefore any shopping takes place it's a good idea to work out how much money you have to play with; what you can afford and what's a reality. Once you've decided your budget it's imperative that that you work within it and don't stray as you could be caught out paying far more than you bargained for.
3. Pick your moment wiselyNever go shopping when you’re really hungry, sleep deprived or stressed. You’ll end up buying none of the things you originally set out to get.
4. It’s okay to haggleNegotiation is part and parcel of all good business dealings when it comes to getting a better deal. You'd be surprised, but being personable, friendly and forthright can often result in significant discounts.
5. Ask for moreAlways ask for extras to be thrown in with your purchase, as they will rarely say no. For example, when buying expensive electrical goods ask them to throw in some free connection cables. If you don't ask, you won't get.
6. Bring a buddyA second opinion is always good when shopping, so pick someone who’s not afraid to weigh up the pros and cons and tell you like it is. Your buddy shouldn’t be a yes-man and should be someone that will help you find and choose the best deals available.
7. Cynics of the world uniteIf an online deal looks too good to be true, it often is. Trust your instincts and find out more about a company and its offer before you hand over your credit card details. Use consumer review websites to gauge customer service, customer satisfaction and general standards of reliability.
8. Research paysIf something catches your eye, make sure to take some time comparing prices online before stepping out of your front door. This research is essential as not only will it help you get a good idea as to what different offers are out there, it will help your wallet as well.
9. Get appyIf you have a smartphone or tablet there are loads of handy money-saving apps out there to help you, most of which are free. Kelkoo Mobile, ShopSavvy (android), iHotUKDeals and Vouchercloud are all good for when you're on the go.
10. One last checkWhen shopping online make sure to check for related voucher codes, special offers, free gifts and cashback. You will be very surprised how even a two-minute Google search could save you some serious money in the long run.
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Brand: Invicta Model: INVICTA-6620 Label: Invicta
Precise Swiss-quartz movement. Durable flame-fusion crystal; brushed and polished stainless steel case and bracelet. Chronograph functions with 60 second, 30 minute and day of the week sub dials; date function. Silver dial with silver arabic numerals and luminous hands; silver-tone unidirectional outer bezel and tachymeter on inner bezel. Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M). (As on 22 Feb, 2013)
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Precise, high-quality Swiss-Quartz movement. Flame-fusion crystal; Brushed and polished stainless steel case and bracelet. Chronograph functions with 60 second, 30 minute and 1/10 of a second subdials; Date function. Blue dial with silver-tone hands and dot hour markers; Luminous; Blue unidirectional bezel; Magnified date window. Water-resistant to 660 feet (200 M). (As on 22 Feb, 2013) | 100% brand new. stainless steels watch case. skeleton dial. precision Japanes mechanical movement. come with black gift box. (As on 22 Feb, 2013) | Quartz movement. Protective mineral crystal protects watch from scratches. Case diameter: 46.2 mm. Stainless-steel case; black dial; date function; chronograph functions. Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M). (As on 22 Feb, 2013) |
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