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Everyone loves
shopping! Who wouldn't like it? It feels real good to have the freedom to grab
everything you want at the mall without checking its price tags. But because of
the economic problems we are facing from day to day, people now practice how to
be a wise and responsible shopper.
So now, let me give you some helpful tips
for a well-planned shopping trip:
Make a shopping list and stick to it
A shopping list will help you big time in saving your time
and keeps you from buying unnecessary items. It prevents you from buying on
impulse. Visit other stores and compare prices of items on your list if there
is enough time.
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Never shop when hungry!
It would be safest to eat at home first before going out for
a shop trip. Avoid passing by places where bakeshops and restaurants are
located. The mouthwatering menus and the aroma of freshly baked bread are too
tempting to pass up.
Always keep a good watch at the counter
Some stores still use manual cash register, so make sure
that your purchases are entered correctly when paying to avoid wrong computation
and double entries.
Keep all the receipts
The receipts will help you on tracking the item’s prices
especially when you do your budget. Keeping receipts is also important when you
need to exchange or return an item.
Be extra cautious when going for sales
Sure, sale is a good opportunity for a good buy because of
the discount. But some people tend to bunchy buying when on sale and still end
up like buying with the original price or even at a higher price.
Check expiration dates
I was a victim of eating expired canned goods because I
never bother to check the expiry date of the item. So now, before checking its
price, I check the expiry date first.
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Go green
Let’s be wise not only in financial aspect but also in
environmental aspect as well. Use reusable bags that last up to two years of
weekly use. While we help ourselves to be a wise spender, let’s also help our
mother nature.
Have a happy shopping!
