It’s the end of summer. Time to wrap it up, and start thinking about school! Fortunately, there are usually a LOT of great sales before school starts. You can plan ahead and decide where and when you can get the most out of your clothing budget!
Coupon sales are popular at some big chains, and often they will give you another coupon at check out to encourage your return. One year a local outlet offered a ten dollar off coupon with each purchase of $40 or more.
I had $200. Did I go and spend it all at once, and get a $10 coupon for a later visit? No, I did not. I went in, spent $40, got my coupon, went back the next day, bought $50 but only had to pay $40, and so on!
Six trips later, I had $250 worth of merchandise, and I hadn’t broken my budget! (OK, this was back when gas was still affordable, and the store was close to home!) I am a bargain hunter, I admit it! Also, the clothes from the outlet were much better quality than what I was normally able to afford.
Back to school sales are also a good way to save money. Those ‘tax free weekends’ are a great time to stock up, and each year more items can qualify for this special discount. Save your change through the summer so you can make sure to get the most out of your money!
Hopefully you will be ready for fall in plenty of time, and be able to avoid the big rush. Happy shopping!
Thanks for the great tips! I will be making my list soon and will make sure to get the best value now that I know what to do!