There’s nothing like the smell of end-of-season sales to make Lakeland shopping better than it normally is. Now that we’re hitting just the end of summer, it means summer clothes are cheaper to give way for the influx of fall and winter catalogue.
But remember that when shopping during sales, you should be extra careful because we all have the tendency to buy things we don’t need, thinking we’re saving money when we’re just throwing it down the drain.
Plan ahead
End-of-summer sales mean that classic summer staples are being sold with great discounts. It also means school supplies are on clearance aisles since school is about to start and competition is tough on those paper clips and pens. In order for you not to spend more than you should, plan what you need to buy. If you have a great summer escapade planned next year, maybe you can pick out a bikini or two from these sales?
Think of the timing
Studies showed that sales are at peak on Mondays and slowly declines throughout the week, dipping lowest during weekends when people tend to shop more. Prepare to shop on weekdays when stores tend to give higher discounts. If you already bought something during the weekend, you can ask the sales assistant if they’ll honor the same markdown prices when you return your purchase.
Compare prices
An end-of-season sale should not be a reason for you to slouch on your comparison talents. Continue comparing the prices in each boutique you visit. Just because a shop is offering 50% discount on all its items doesn’t mean you won’t find a store that sells the product you want for 70% off. Don’t be afraid to window shop first before committing your savings to a product. This way, you’ll enjoy your Lakeland shopping even more.
Ask for additional discounts
Don’t settle for the published discount rates. Ask the sales associate if he/she can give you additional discount, especially when you’re buying in bulk. End-of-summer sales mean the stores are trying to get rid of these older styles for the arrival of fall, winter and holiday collections. Instead of having a surplus of summer clothing, most stores would want to sell these and break even at the very least.
Last but not the least, go Lakeland shopping with a friend, one who’ll be honest with you if he/she thinks you’re going overboard. Shopping, after all, can also be a great bonding moment for friends.