Thursday, April 3, 2008
When Is the Best Time to Shop?
Are you a bargain hunter? If so, you already know that it's not where you shop - but WHEN you shop. Picking the right day and time can save you money AND result in a higher-quality product.
Here is some advice about when to buy certain things or when not to shop.
SUPERMARKET
You don't want to go to a supermarket to buy produce: fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. late on a Saturday or Sunday night. You're not going to find
new stock. Rather, you're gonna get the stock that nobody else picked while they were shopping earlier in the day.
CHINESE FOOD TAKE OUT
It might sound odd, but you don't want to order it on a rainy day. The reason being that the food often arrives soggy. Moisture in the air will attack fried food and make it a little mushier than it often is.
McDONALDS
If you're gonna eat fast food, do it on a weekend during lunch when turnover is great. If not, you'll be getting food that has sat under heat lamps for a long, long time, and in turn, it won't be as tasty.
DEPARTMENT STORES
Before you take a department store up on their offer to save an additional 10% by signing up or using their credit card - make sure you understand what the APR or interest rate is. Keep in mind that you will likely need to pay the item off within the first month to truly enjoy a "discount."
CAR WASH
One other way you can save money if you're getting your car washed, is to go
at night. If you visit on a weekend morning on a sunny day, not only will you wait on a long line, but you can expect to pay a premium. Get your car washed at night, during the week, and you can potentially pay up to 50% less. It's the same soap and water - so why not go for it!
Now it's your turn. What tactics do you use to save money when shopping? Leave a comment below or submit your tip and make some money!
Here is some advice about when to buy certain things or when not to shop.
SUPERMARKET
You don't want to go to a supermarket to buy produce: fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. late on a Saturday or Sunday night. You're not going to find
new stock. Rather, you're gonna get the stock that nobody else picked while they were shopping earlier in the day.
CHINESE FOOD TAKE OUT
It might sound odd, but you don't want to order it on a rainy day. The reason being that the food often arrives soggy. Moisture in the air will attack fried food and make it a little mushier than it often is.
McDONALDS
If you're gonna eat fast food, do it on a weekend during lunch when turnover is great. If not, you'll be getting food that has sat under heat lamps for a long, long time, and in turn, it won't be as tasty.
DEPARTMENT STORES
Before you take a department store up on their offer to save an additional 10% by signing up or using their credit card - make sure you understand what the APR or interest rate is. Keep in mind that you will likely need to pay the item off within the first month to truly enjoy a "discount."
CAR WASH
One other way you can save money if you're getting your car washed, is to go
at night. If you visit on a weekend morning on a sunny day, not only will you wait on a long line, but you can expect to pay a premium. Get your car washed at night, during the week, and you can potentially pay up to 50% less. It's the same soap and water - so why not go for it!
Now it's your turn. What tactics do you use to save money when shopping? Leave a comment below or submit your tip and make some money!
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