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10.26.2015
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Stores usually raise prices soon after the time of payment of salaries but offer negotiated chat on their websites, on the other hand; view more tips to save on the Internet
The internet can be a good ally not only for those who like convenience and speed time to buy, but also for those who want to save - even more in these times of crisis. On the worldwide web it can compare prices and find the offer that fits in your pocket, not giving up so the consumer dream because of the tight budget.
"In a few minutes you can find several shops, using a search service or to a comparison tool prices, identifying the sites that have the best deals. Can you save, is the trivial, such as ordering a pizza or buy a ticket to an attraction, or more structured purchases of durable consumer goods ", ensures Gaston Mattos, CEO of Braspag, enterprise payment solutions for e-commerce .
But to escape the crisis and realize a purchase that does not ruin your budget you need to follow a few steps:
1 - Buy after the 17th
Between 1 and 17, retail prices are more expensive and tend to fall in the second half of the month, as explained by David Almeida, founding partner of MultiFarmas, an online pharmacy price comparison:
"Retailers know that consumers receive at the end of the month, which gives you a greater purchasing power in the first weeks. Come to increase by 30% the value of products earlier this month. It is interesting to check the schedule and, if possible, wait for the second half. "
2 - Do not buy on impulse
Impulse buying is never a good idea, but in a moment of crisis like the current that attitude may result in overflow budget or worse: unpayable debts. So, do the math, plan payments and not get carried away by a temptation that will be a nightmare.
3 - Compare prices ever
Retailers electronic market know that consumers can quickly compare prices and check if the offer is advantageous over competitors. There are even websites and tools unique to do this. So you will only buy something if it does not first value to your money.
"The more structured stores have true actions, I would even say of war, monitoring minute by minute price of competitors. There is interest in giving an advantage to the customer, as well as the shopkeeper stands in relation to the competitor, "says Mattos. According to the CEO, it is interesting to search online when you want to shop at a physical store. "It pays to do research on the Internet. Many people print the offer and brings the store to confront the seller to see if it covers the offer. "
4 - If possible, pay in cash
On the internet, it is often possible to achieve better conditions installment than in physical stores. But parcel is best for unplanned purchases, such as when the TV or home refrigerator stop working, for example. But buying is programmed and the consumer has the money available, the most interesting is to pay cash, since the stores offer good discounts in this case.
5 - Use social networks
Stay tuned for social networks of stores where you normally buy. Some promotions are announced first on Facebook and Twitter businesses, thereby making the consumer is encouraged to follow them. Deals of Black Friday and the Customer Day, for example, usually first appear on social networks.
6 - Do not forget freight
The vast majority of online retailers have some differentiated policy of freight: if not free, can have a low value. For appliances, the price ranges from R$ 15.00 to R$ 30.00. For medicines, the average is R$ 4.00.
"In the past, the freight was once a big difference in the final price of a product. Today, almost all stores offer generous options, "said David Almeida. Still, be sure to add this value to see if the purchase is worth it.
7 - Register your email to receive offers
Many people avoid registering the email on the site of a store for fear of receiving a lot of emails, the famous and unwanted 'spam'. However, some stores send alerts about interesting promotions that may be missed when navigating on the site. Worth testing, and if the store overdo the emails policy, just ask the cancellation.
8 - Look for coupons
Sites that sell coupons and offering collective purchasing have proliferated in recent years in Brazil and could be an interesting option. Sometimes, it can save up to 70%. Discount coupons are also used by market newcomers companies to draw attention of potential customers.
9 - If you sign up for loyalty programs
There are companies that have loyalty programs in which you earn points with every purchase and use within the store. Some stores offer discounted partners, and even the possibility of paying a higher number of shares than using the credit card.
There are also generic loyalty programs, such as credit card companies. Check in which shops you can exchange your points.
10 - Try to negotiate
Not only in the physical stores that can negotiate and try to lower the price of a product. On some sites, the client can access the service channel (by phone or chat) and talk to a salesperson.
Source: Economic Brazil
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