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Money-saving method 1: You can choose to shop online at sites like 6pm.com or pricegrabber.com. Brand websites also frequently offer discounts, where you can often find great deals.
Money-saving method 2: Many major brands have factory outlet stores that are often clustered together, allowing for a true one-stop shopping experience. These include luxury brands such as Gucci, Tod’s, Cole Haan, and Burberry, as well as popular brands like Polo, CK, Nike, and Adidas. Prices are much lower than in department stores, though the styles may differ slightly from those in regular retail stores. Many Chinese tourists enjoy shopping at these outlets.
Money-saving method 3: U.S. department stores hold major clearance sales several times a year, primarily during major American holidays such as Christmas, Labor Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving. Anniversary sales at department stores also offer significant discounts. If you are not in a rush, you can wait for these holiday seasons to make bulk purchases. When these holiday price drops begin, there are often incredible deals, such as buying a high-end LCD TV for $100. Of course, if you want to secure one of the limited items, you might need to bring a sleeping bag and line up in front of the store a day in advance.
Money-saving method 4: Newspapers, magazines, and flyers often contain discount information and vouchers. Making good use of these coupons can save you a significant amount of money. You can also find electronic coupons online, such as at retailmenot.com.
Money-saving method 5: Most supermarkets sell produce and bread at lower prices in the evening than in the morning; this is known as "time-based pricing."
Money-saving method 6: Stores such as Ross, TJ Maxx, Burlington Coat Factory, and Loehmann's specialize in selling clearance items from major department stores at very low prices. Frequent shoppers at Ross and TJ Maxx know that, for example, you can buy Nike sweatpants for only $10, which is much more cost-effective than at specialty stores.