Bargain shopping tips that save you time and money

Sure, you love a deal, but do you know where to find them? If it seems like too much of modern savings is based on memorizing codes or signing up for endless emails, these online bargain shopping tips can save you time and money by helping you get discounts you didn’t know were possible.

Ways to save while bargain shopping online

Bargain shopping is not a new phenomenon, but digital shopping is growing in interest as more and more people look to the web for savings. Skip the search bar, and explore these great ways to save money while bargain shopping online:

Use online coupons to shop smarter

Printable coupons have been a staple of bargain shopping for over a hundred years, but it’s never been easier to find currently active digital coupons to use while online shopping. Microsoft Edge has built-in browser features that help find coupons for anything from gifts to groceries. Cut the coupons and apply your digital savings to your cart at checkout.

Always compare prices

Never trust the first price you see online, as many retailers have site-specific sales that you can leverage to save more! A browser like Microsoft Edge helps you by finding the best price with its built-in price comparison and price history features. It searches the web and alerts you to any lower prices on other sites. There are other methods to find price differences, but this is the easiest way to find the best prices quickly.

Use shopping browser extensions to shop responsibly

You can take these online savings even further by adding Microsoft Edge extensions to your browser! There are extensions that help you give back to charitable causes, track price drops, and deliver in-stock notifications for items that sold out too fast! Even if you don’t use these extensions for every purchase, these add-ons can help you identify your options if you’re looking to get more out of your online shopping experience. Browsers have their own extension stores to download through, but Microsoft Edge has over 400 shopping extensions to help you find bargains while you shop.

Shop at online outlet stores

Many major retailers sell their previous seasons’ wares at a deep discount at outlet stores. If you love a certain brand, pay attention to its outlets and sales to get the things you like at a much better price. While these outlets typically exist for clothing and shoes, you can also find them for home goods, cookware, and furniture. Find the retailer you’re looking for online by searching on Microsoft Bing, designed to seamlessly integrate into your Microsoft Edge browser.

Buy things in bulk

The price of merchandise frequently falls if you buy it in larger quantities, and at the very least you can earn some meaningful shipping deals. This may explain the popularity of some members-only stores, which pride themselves on selling everything in bulk. But the truth of it is that many retailers are anxious to move products and will offer a better deal to those who purchase more of something. Some stores even offer discounts on bulk purchases of gift cards, which you can give to friends and family or use throughout the year.

Sign up for brand newsletters

Signing up for a retailer’s marketing emails will often net you an automatic discount code. These emails can keep you in the loop about sales and special pricing. Also, try following your favorite stores and brands on social media for updates on sales and special discounts. Many retailers will also offer discount codes for opting in to text messages or social media alerts. Take advantage of these! You can always opt-out if you feel overwhelmed or no longer want their notifications.

Find online bargains secondhand

When you’re hunting for a bargain online, you don’t have to buy something brand new. Sometimes something that’s new to you will be exactly what you need without stretching your wallet. Check out digital consignment shops, online auction sites, and web marketplaces where people sell secondhand goods for surprising deals. In addition, some social media sites have built-in marketplaces, which can provide incredible deals on anything from bike parts to vintage furniture from your local community.