Six Steps to Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping Supremacy
The mad rush for Black Friday deals is almost here and smart shoppers are preparing to cash-in on the best coupon campaigns. So what's the secret to finding the most desirable deals? According to Coupon.com it's an art form. We got an insider's take on the 6 steps needed to secure shopping victory: 1) Plan Your Hunt: Gather all the best ads so that you can compare prices. There are also websites that can do this for you digitally. 2) Rank your best leads. Make a list and prioritize. Rank both your favorite stores and most desired products to achieve optimum buying efficiency. 3) Get the best shipping deals. Combine purchases to meet shipping minimums. This will cut overall delivery costs. 4) Free Yourself: Bonus offers or free gifts with purchases will nicely bulk up your shopping bag. 5) Combine shopping with pick up points. Some stores will let you buy online and select a pick up point. Convenience factor is a high priority. 6) Make a mobile plan: You can research right from the store aisles using your smart phone. Make sure you are familiar with a store's price to match policy.
