These 3 Online Shopping Tips Will Save You Money
There is no doubt that shopping online is now more popular and embraced than ever before. According to Forbes gathered statistics on consumer behavior after Covid19, 36% of consumers now shop online weekly, an increase from 28% before the pandemic(Selligent). While this is the new normal, it is more important to look at the aspect of saving money while shopping online.
Therefore today, we are looking at 3 things you should look out for every time you are shopping online – whether in Kenya or elsewhere in the World. These 3 things will not only help you save money, but also help you get the best quality 99% of the time.
Tip #1 – Read product reviews and ratings
Well, You might be asking – how is reading reviews and ratings saving me money? Look…buying crappy items is a friendly way of saying ‘you lost your money’. Because think of it. What comes to your mind if you order an item online and realize later that it’s torn or faulty? – ‘Ohh, I got conned’, ‘Ohh, I wasted my money’ – That’s what exactly happens when you don’t read product reviews and ratings. A product with good reviews and ratings is most of the times worth buying. That means you get value for your money. And you save your money by buying quality products.
Let’s get to the next tip…
Tip #2 – Cheaper is expensive
You order 4 t-shirts from an online vendor, for Ksh 400. After wearing and washing them twice or thrice, they look crusty and ugly (like they are second hand clothes from the 80’s). And you now start thinking of getting some other new t-shirts (a.k.a spending more money). How pathetic it is (it’s even more pathetic if you order the exact same items in the name of saving cash!). You are losing and wasting your money by buying cheap items. Why are you wasting your money on low quality?
It’s better to buy 1 high quality t-shirt for Ksh 1000, but still be able to rock it 1 or 2 years later. And still look dope in it. Buy low quality cheaper items repeatedly and you will waste more money. Buy less high quality items and you will save much more money.
PERIOD!!!
Tip #3 – Take advantage of periodic OFFERS and DISCOUNTS
Trusted online sellers like Jumia and Amazon are always running offers, deals and discounts throughout the year. Here are some of the common run down of offers and discounts:
- Valentine’s Discounts
- Tech Week Deals
- Easter Holiday Offers
- Black Fridays
- Christmas Deals
These are just but some of them. Be on the look out of these periodic offers and discounts to save money. The Rule of Thumb is to always read reviews and ratings before you buy.
Follow these 3 tips and you will, 99% of the times, always save your money while shopping online.
