WORK WITH US
SheSpeaks
LOGIN JOIN NOW Why Join SheSpeaks
WORK WITH US
LOGIN JOIN NOW Why Join SheSpeaks

What are your tips for saving money on big ticket holiday items?

This holiday shopping season, many of us are turning to "creative" means to getting the items on our list at a discount.  We are looking to buy those big ticket items but, save as much as we can.

Please tell us your best tips for saving on big ticket items this holiday season?  Maybe, we can all learn a thing or two!

 

Paper Coupons (60.9%)

Online Promo Codes (64.5%)

Haggling at the Store (7.8%)

Loyalty Cards (Frequent Shopper Cards) (31.8%)

Other (please provide your comment after you vote) (6.0%)

What are your tips for …
Share
268
  • tripletsnthree By tripletsnthree
    on Nov 12, 2008  

    A FULL CUP is the BEST!!! Coupons are the way to go. A full cup is my ultimate favorite site!!

  • nuevo900 By nuevo900
    on Nov 12, 2008  

    cheapstingybargains.com and gottadeal.com are awesome for upcoming specials.

  • Mrs101 By Mrs101
    on Nov 12, 2008  

    I watch money saving blogs and black friday sites for deals on major purchases!

  • coreyhsmom By coreyhsmom
    on Nov 12, 2008  

    i just look in the ads

  • meowmix By meowmix
    on Nov 12, 2008  

    haggling works. We got a lot of money off appliances or free delivery or things if we see a dent, or tell them about my husbands limited disability income, or make an offer and ask for the manager. It really does work--I'm chicken, but hubby gets a rush from making the deal!

  • mina77 By mina77
    on Nov 12, 2008  

    What stores allow you to haggle for big ticket items?

  • Pumpkin1 By Pumpkin1
    on Nov 12, 2008  

    My Sunday papers are my best way of finding the coupons. Also my friends and I live in different surrounding areas, but shop at the same stores, so if one of them discover something on sale that they feel is necessary to share they will call or send an email. I also go the clearance area first before I start shopping.

  • Pumpkin1 By Pumpkin1
    on Nov 12, 2008  

    Neworking with other moms, they will tell you all the places to shop for bargains

  • kcofield By kcofield
    on Nov 12, 2008  

    I look for coupons and store specials. Check slick deals and look for codes and planning ahead. I am also comparing the receipts from various stores. Example the difference in a large instant coffee is $3. cheaper at costco than at sam's club. Costco was cheaper than any of the other stores by far for the coffee. Not true on everything.

  • itkells By itkells
    on Nov 12, 2008  

    I have quite a different method. When I know there are big ticket items that my family would like for Christmas, I start looking through out the entire year. Example: My son wants a fly pen computer which normally retails around $80. I found the fly pen early this year for $40.00 with a $10.00 in store coupon and all the accessories were also on sale.