How to save money shopping online

I am excellent at finding bargains when I shop online. I do quick research on my go-to websites to ensure I can get the product for my cheaper.

Promo code on top of promo code, I always win with my purchases online –  while saving a trip to the store.

Steps I take before I check out online

1. Copy and paste item name in Google to see additional retailers that offer item cheaper – check if site may be offering a promo that day (Labor Day sale, etc.)
2. Check Ebates.com, see if website qualifies for cash back savings. Sometimes you will get as much as 16% back in cash via PayPal from stores! If you don’t have an account sign up and bookmark it so it shows up on your Google Chrome in the bookmark bar – that way you won’t forget. There is also an App for those who shop on their phone often.
3. Sign up email for additional % off – chances are you can unsubscribe or it will be filtered in your promotions filter anyway.
4. Check Retailmenot.com for promo codes.
5. Consider other retailers that offer free shipping – Amazon, Nordstrom, and Zappos. You can likely can find the item on another site to save at least $8 on shipping. If you don’t have Amazon Prime, click here for a 30-Day Free Trial!

So what happens is I’ve already found the cheapest item offered online, clicked through via Ebates.com to get a little additional cash back, and used a promo code I found from Retailmenot.com.

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Shop on Amazon often? Or want to like the rest of us? You get free 2-day shipping, it’s amazing, try it for 30-days free.

Do you shop online? I grocery shop online as well!

Do you have any tricks on saving money when you shop online or is it about convenience?

{Photo by Melissa Schollaert}