Saving is hard for every student because there are some many things you simply cannot refuse to buy. Back-to-school shopping usually costs a lot for boys, girls and their parents, therefore, you have to know all the tricks and tips on how to save money on it. A request “Type my essay for me” is not urgent now because firstly you have to concentrate on how to prepare for your studies and school generally.
Here is a list of things you can do in order to economize:
- Everything old is new again
Open your wardrobe and take a deep look at all the clothes you have. Sometimes there may be a chance that you can find the pretty things you forgot about and even some new items. Decide what things you can reuse and what are worth getting rid of. Furthermore, you can donate some unnecessary stuff to the charitable organizations and get a receipt for this donation. Consequently, you can have a deduction on a tax return when you will show this receipt.
- Rewards programs
Sign up for the rewards programs in different shopping malls and stores. We recommend you to do shopping at one store to receive more rewards. Collect the coupons and promo codes to spend them on clothes or other items in future.
- Make a list
Create the list of things that you need to buy. Then think again. And again. Cross out the things that seem to be unnecessary for you after thinking twice. You will be amazed by how much back-to-school stuff you do not really need.
- Social networking
Numerous shops and stores have accounts on Facebook and Twitter. Thus, you can follow them and look for their sales and promotions to have more savings opportunities.
Note that you have to be careful while buying things online. Consider reading an article on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.
- Cashback
Numerous stores such as Macy’s, Dell, Kohl’s and Amazon offer double cash back when a back-to-school shopping time comes. The only thing you need is to have PayPal!
- Swap
Try clothing swap with your friends, who have the same size as you. Moreover, you can find Swip Swap groups in a couple of social networks. There you can not only swap school outfits but also make new friends.
- Thrift stores
We recommend you to buy scissors, pencils, rulers and many other things in thrift stores because they have many great special savings’ offers on some days of the week.
- Discount retailers
Some things are worth spending money on. If you want to have qualitative clothing, gadgets, and other things, why not to visit discount retailers? There you can buy some branded items for a low price. Is not it a great idea?
- Wait
Mostly people do the back-to-school shopping at the end of August or at the beginning of September. Thus, you can wait one month and buy everything you need for less and, moreover, you will not have to stand in the long queues.
We wish you good luck and a big saved amount of money on your back-to-school shopping!
Yeah buying some things after the 2nd week of September you will find some good deals. In the first few days use old supplies from last year as many people have left overs. Clothes for me is tough to use old clothes as the fit and look of many shirts tend to change. 2-3 year is the max for clothes (They tend to look too baggy or sagging.)
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These are all great tips!! School shopping can be a huge expense, every little thing you do to save a few bucks here and there will really help alot!
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Great tips, Mel! Your suggestions on saving for back-to-school shopping are incredibly practical. I especially love the idea of swapping clothes and waiting for sales. Thanks for making budget-friendly shopping easier and more manageable!