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Smart Shopping Tips (SSS) : Part1 ( Spend Wisely )

Shopping: A woman's joy in every cart. 

While shopping brings joy, especially to woman, it also has significant impact on our children. Our shopping behaviour influence financial habits of children and shapes their financial mindset.

Let us explore more on all elements of shopping.

Shopping has mainly three elements to focus : ( SSS )

S - Spending Money

S - Saving Time ( During Shopping) 

S - State of Mind ( While Shopping)

Let me highlight tips for each of these elements in this and coming article(s) and try to make our shopping a smart and stress-free experience.

S - Spending Money

Children mimic their parents approach to spending money. They might develop similar habits. Teaching financial literacy from early age will develop healthy relationship with money. It will also stop them with financial mismanagement in adulthood.

Here are few tips on limiting overspending during shopping. 
  • Planning is a very important phase of any action. Before shopping keep a list of items to purchase.
  • Keep rough budget in mind.
  • Be aware of the pricing strategies businesses use to attract women shoppers: 
    • Charm Pricing / last digit attack strategy (₹999 instead of ₹1000)
Prices ending with .99 or .49 is perceived as significantly lower than next whole number.
    • “Buy More, Save More” Offers
Gives a feel that one is saving money by buying more.
    • Emotional Pricing (Luxury & Limited Editions). 
Women often associate exclusive or limited-edition items with high status and uniqueness. Check if a similar product is available at a lower price elsewhere. Use price comparison tools like Google Shopping.
    • Psychological Discounts (Was ₹3,000, Now ₹1,499!).
The original high price makes the discount look bigger.
    • Free Shipping Traps
"Free shipping on purchase of  ₹2000 + purchases" such tags makes you buy unnecessary items. In such cases the extra item might cost you more than shipping fee.
    • “Special for Women” Pricing (Pink Tax). 
Women’s products (deodorants, skincare) are often priced higher than similar men’s products. Compare prices with men’s products: sometimes they are cheaper!

    • Check for Coupon Codes & Cashback Offers ( Online Shopping ) 
Learn to use coupons in online shopping, its easy once you know about it.

    • Shop in Incognito Mode ( Online Shopping ) 
Some sites increase prices based on browsing history. Use private browsing or clear cookies to get the best deals.
    • Follow Brands on Social Media for Exclusive Deals ( Online Shopping ) 
Many brands offer first-time discounts or promo codes for subscribers. Join loyalty programs if you frequently shop from a particular website.
    • Investing in durable products saves money in the long run. Avoid buying cheap fast fashion in a hurry that won’t last.
    • Check Return & Exchange Policies 


Before purchasing ask yourself : 

DO YOU REALLY NEED THE EXTRA ITEMS 
OR 
ARE YOU SPENDING MORE?


      UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NEED AND WANT.

      Enjoy SMART Shopping. 😃


      By - Rupal

      Comments

      1. ParulApril 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM

        Good points , Rupal . 👍

        ReplyDelete
      2. Mrudula d shahApril 2, 2025 at 9:22 AM

        Good information for ladies for shopping online and saving money, time and energy

        ReplyDelete

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