Tips to save money on shopping

I love giving out tips.  Here are a few I can think of off the top of my head at nearly midnight!

• Shop at Walmart.  Seriously, you can save a lot by shopping there and people do actually try to get you the lowest price possible on items you really need.  Going there to buy clothes, groceries and even prescriptions is a very good idea because it will cost you much less than going to another pharmacy or grocery store.
• Coupons!  Coupons still exist and they are a great way to keep costs down while still being able to afford items that you either want or need.  The best part about coupons is that they are basically there shoving money at you.  Also, you do not need to get the newspaper to take advantage of coupons, they are online now too!  You can look at most stores flyers online and plan you shopping trip while saving energy at the same time.
• Shop around.  Do not shop at one store just because you can get everything you need there.  While this may be easy it is often times more expensive.  Look around in your coupons or online to see what stores have the best prices.  You would be amazed how so many people do not do this common sense tip and loose so much money!
• FREECYCLE!  This site is amazing with all the stuff you can get for free.  People just do not want it anymore and you can go and pick it up.  Enjoy all the wonders you can get with just a ride to some strangers house!
• eBay.  There are some great reasons to shop on eBay.  Let me give you one scenario I was in.  I needed another graphing calculator because I lost mine for the third time this year.  So I did some scouting on eBay and found one for $30, $70 less than what Staples wanted.  That just saved me so much money that it really is not funny!  Imagine all the good deals you can get on eBay.
• Coupon codes for online purchases.  I never do much online shopping outside of eBay or Amazon but if you are someone who does may I suggest that you look into finding some coupon codes for your favorite merchant.  More than likely they have one that will allow you to get some great discount on your purchase!
• Keep looking.  If you see a price that look to high for an item, it probably is.  You can just keep looking further online and find a merchant who is willing to sell you the item for less.  Do not give in the first moment you see a great price, make sure it is really the best price you can get so that you get the best bang for your buck.

Well, those are my tips for keeping more money in your pocket while you shop. Shopping takes money away from you to begin with, so use some good judgment and keep smart about where you money is going!