8 tips on how to make the most of the sales

After the Christmas season is over, and despite the expenses of January, we always leave some shopping for this time hoping to find a few bargains. But buying without any plan can mean that, in the end, the sales are not as cheap as we thought.

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1. MAKE A LIST

This is an effective way to avoid compulsive shopping. Make an inventory of everything you want to buy and order it from the necessities to the whims, to keep in mind what your 'must-haves' are.

2. SET YOURSELF A BUDGET

The best way to control your spending is, without a doubt, by putting a limit to it. Work out the numbers first, so that you know what you can spend during the sales period, avoiding on one hand superfluous purchases and, on the other, surprises with your credit card bill.

3. LOOK OUT FOR YOUR OWN INTERESTS

Make sure that the garments show, in addition to the discounted price, the original as well, or at least indicate the percentage discount. You should check that they are still in the same condition as before the reduction and consult the purchasing conditions, since at this time of year there are shops that establish special conditions, although they have to state them expressly.

4. SAVE TIME

If you are clear about what you want, you can save time by going to a shopping centre where all the stores are together. Because during the sales, it is also important to buy ourselves some extra time if we want to go to several places.

5. ONLINE SHOPPING

Another way to save time and money when making our purchases is to select the products that we want before they start and then buy them online. This tendency is on the rise and many shops, in addition, offer exclusive services or discounts that are different to those to be found in physical stores.

6. PREPARE YOURSELF MENTALLY

Just as it is advisable not to go to the supermarket when hungry, going sales shopping with a compulsive mentality can turn against you. And remember, sometimes there are first, second and even third sales.

7. KEEP ALL YOUR RECEIPTS!

There are people who have the habit of taking clothes and not trying them on before buying them, or who simply change their mind about a product when they get home. For these times, or to make any other claims, it is very important to keep your receipt.

8. SHOP AROUND AND COMPARE PRICES

Checking the price of the same product in several establishments, especially if it is via the Internet, can surprise you at times. Shopping around also helps you to find the cheapest price.