Deciding where to buy your nutrition and clothing can be a difficult choice, especially if you plan on buying frequently or in bulk. On one hand, it’s convenient to purchase products online and have them shipped straight to your door, but on the other hand, you’re often paying extra for shipping and risk getting hit with international shipping fees (if buying from an online retailer that doesn’t cater to your local country). Here are eight different tips that will help you save money when buying nutrition and clothing online.
1) Start with the basics
There are lots of reasons why people shop online: selection, convenience, and price, just to name a few. But you’ll likely save more money by sticking with online shopping if you don’t have any problem-solving skills. After all, most Myprotein purchases require some research before you can find them at a great price. Some even call for Myprotein discount codes or other methods that take some sleuthing to track down and apply. If you hate doing your own research or bargaining with salespeople, then it’s probably best that you stick with brick-and-mortar stores—online or otherwise.
2) Shop around on free websites
Before you buy anything online, make sure you’re shopping around for the best price. Since most retailers have online sales and discount codes, it never hurts to see if there are any discounts or other incentives before you buy. Additionally, if you don’t like what you bought during your first store visit (or discover a better deal), there’s nothing stopping you from using that item as a bargaining chip when negotiating with another retailer for a lower price. It never hurts to ask!
3) Buy outlet items
The idea of buying clothes online might seem daunting, but it can be surprisingly easy. Sites like Myprotein are a goldmine for bargain hunters. Search by category and you’ll get dozens of outlet products in order of popularity. These products aren’t only for women; we found a lot of great options for men as well!
4) Ask friends and family
You might know of a discount code that friends or family members are using—or you can ask them if they know of any. There are plenty of secret discounts out there. If you’re not sure where to start, try searching for discount code plus your item(s) on Google, or do some digging around voucher sites like ansa.it. With over 500 million discounts in circulation at any given time, it's hard not to find a good deal online.
5) Go mobile
There are a ton of free and cheap resources for finding great deals online. A good place to start is with comparison shopping apps like Google Shopper, which allows you to compare prices from major online retailers from one app. Additionally, several big-box stores have in-house comparison shopping apps that often offer price comparisons among different items and brands.
6) Find out about student discounts
In addition to their regular memberships, many gyms offer discounted rates for university students. Some university gyms will also waive gym membership fees for a student with a valid ID from that school. Similarly, some nutrition companies provide discounts for students at certain universities. So make sure you ask before you buy!
7) Consider your sources - compare offers carefully
One of the easiest ways to save money is to just be sure you're getting a good deal. If you have time, compare offers carefully and then make your purchase at whichever store has it at its best price. You may also find that paying with cash will often get you a discount—for example, some restaurants offer 5% or 10% off if you pay in cash instead of credit. Or, check Groupon for deals on dining and entertainment; there's a Savings filter right below Cities in their left-hand navigation panel. Try it out! It won't hurt—and could end up saving you lots of money!
8) Get cashback if possible
Cashback is a term used to describe a return given by an online retailer back to its customers. Usually, cashback comes in one of two forms—a certain percentage or pound amount is taken off your final bill and given back to you, or cashback can come in another form altogether. Sometimes, an online retailer will give you a gift card after purchasing something from them; if you’re trying to save money on nutrition and clothing purchases, taking advantage of these kinds of offers can help you get more out of your money. After all, cashback just means that your hard-earned money goes further with discount codes and sales.
