The summer sales begin this weekend across the country, two long months where the sale posters will flood the windows of all the stores. The sales period is perfect to buy some essential things at good prices. But it is very important to have a series of precautions, because we can turn the sales into a small economic ruin.
Everyone has bought an item of clothing on sale, simply because the sale price was too conspicuous. And most of us have in our closet those clothes that, surely we will not have used. Taking advantage of the fact that the summer sales begin today, we are going to see a series of tips to get the most out of these discounts, in an efficient way.
1. Create a list of needs
The most important thing to make a profit on the sales is to know what you really need. To do this, make a list noting the things each family member needs to renew. Always carry the lists of necessities with you, so every time you go to the stores and buy something from the list, you can cross it off. Think about everything that each one may need, children always need new shirts, underwear or shoes.
2. Wish list
The wish list is exclusively for you, because you also deserve to treat yourself. Mothers tend to prioritize the needs of our children over ours. Clothes for us and whims tend to be at the bottom of the list, where they never come out. Write down on your wish list, those things that you have been wanting to have for a long time and for whatever reason you have not yet bought.
Guarda a part of the sales budget for your wishesYou may not be able to buy it all at once, but crossing it off the list will help you see that it is possible. Take advantage of the discount periods for your whims.
3. Create a budget to spend on the summer sales
It is very easy to overspend on sales if you are not on a budget, labels with very low prices attract too much attention. Maybe in a store you spend very little, but when you start adding you realize you have spent too much. Set a budget before leaving home, and distribute a portion to each family member. Go writing down each purchase you make to deduct it from the budget. In this way you can check what you have left to buy and the remaining money.
4. Look for clothes from other seasons
During the sales period, you can find good discounts for clothes that you will need a little later. Children especially need to renew their wardrobe practically every year, look for warm clothes that they will need in a few months. These garments they usually carry the biggest discounts, look for coats and shoes for winter.
You just have to take into account the sizeIt does not matter that it is something big since it will surely serve the children soon. If during the sales period you are renovating the children's wardrobe, when the new school stage arrives they will be prepared and you will not have to make a large financial outlay.
5. The first and second sales
During the first days of sales, it is where you can find seasonal garments with some discount. Take the opportunity to buy what you may need for the summer. As the days go by, the shops begin to announce the second sales. This means that seasonal clothing will no longer be on sale and discounts will be for clothing from past seasons.
At this time you can find great bargains, cotton t-shirts for a couple of euros, accessories and underwear with great discounts. Take advantage of this season to acquire these things, it is the best time to renew earrings and accessories in general.
6. Online purchase
The sale stores are always full of people, you have to have a great patience to rummage through the shelves, the queues for the fitting rooms and to go through the checkout. Also in the store it is very difficult to find the sizes you are looking for. The most comfortable thing is to buy online, from the comfort of your home you can see all the available garments and sizes that remain. You can receive the order at home in a few days and try everything calmly and without waiting in queues.
If something you have ordered you do not like or you have not got the size right, you just have to take it to the store and make a return. Much easier than browsing the stores looking for bargains.
7. First thing in the day
If you are one of those who prefers to see the clothes in person, it is best that you try to go first thing in the morning. You will find the stores well organized and you can look at the shelves with a little order. As the hours go by, the stores turn into chaos. Think carefully before leaving home which store you want to go to first, look directly for the first thing on the list. The organization will save you many hours of waiting in long queues and you will spend just enough.
Happy sales!