Most people don’t know how to make the most out of their dollars while shopping. The only thing they see, is that the product is really good quality. What they don’t see, is that the same product can be purchased at a lower price, or they can get some extra items along with it. So instead of giving you hints and clues about how you can do that, I have laid down 5 simple tips that will get you more than what you want.

Clearance Sale Is Your Best Friend

Most people think that the products in the clearance sale are not of great quality. What I found that the truth is the opposite of it. Most of these stores put their items for sale, because they want to stock in new inventory. And if you notice the sale routine of a store, they start increasing the discounts towards the end of the sale.

This cannot be the sale with every store. But you can find this out by either budding up with the manager of that store, or simply noticing the cycle of sales they put on.

The Best Clearance Sale Price Is Not Always the Best

Most major retailers follow a strategy where they start marking down the price of an item at the start of the month. This price is then gradually reduced as the month progresses. What they say, is that when the items are red ticketed, that is the best time to purchase. But that is completely wrong. Those yellow ticketed products are at the best price you can get.

You see, when the items are yellow ticketed, they are discounted at as much as 70%-80%. But this discount percent keeps reducing as the month progresses. So when the items are red ticketed, they are discounted at 40%-50% on the higher end. And the retailers start marketing the sale in the opposite direction. So it is not really worth the wait. In fact, you will be paying more if you wait more.

Late Comers Are Welcome

What most people think, that the minute the sale ends, they won’t be able to get that discount. And that’s exactly what those retailers want you to think. But the reality is that, you can still ask for that discount price after the end of the sale, or even before the sale starts. You just have to ask for that slashed prices, and they will give you.

Make Friendship with Those Ad Setters

While I might say that the manager is the best person to be friends with to gain the maximum benefit, the ad setters can replace the manager. Who are these ad setters? They are the people who scan those items. Most of them know exactly when the next sale will be, and what items will be on sale at that time. It is because they are the ones who put up those posters and signs. You can either shop during the closing time of a store to bump into one of these people, or you can simply ask for the information when you spot them. Most of them will be more than likely to help you out with it.

Product/Packaging defect? Ask For a Discount

You can literally search for the faults or defects in the item to get a discount. You can even ask for a discount if there was some issue with the packaging. You might not know, but every retail store has a policy to give 10-20% discount on all the damaged items that you purchase. So why not take advantage of that?