How to save money buying online

October 31 2019 (11:33 WET)
How to save money shopping online
How to save money shopping online

E-commerce sales in Spain amounted to 10,969 million euros in the first three months of the year, according to data from the National Commission of Markets and Competition (CNMC). This figure represents a growth of 22.2% compared to the same quarter of 2018. An exponential growth that confirms the trend of eCommerce in the national territory, where it is increasingly gaining ground over traditional commerce.

In fact, Spain is the fourth country in the European Union in the ranking of online sales, only surpassed by the United Kingdom, Germany and France. After all, buying online is a really simple and beneficial practice for consumers, as they can save money when making online purchases with these tips.

Comparison websites and blogs


The possibility of comparing prices is one of the great advantages that the internet offers consumers. An interesting option with which you can discover the best offers and save by buying millions of products. In this way, consumers can compare the prices of the same product in different establishments in a short period of time and without having to travel. For example, this comparison website includes the best value for money products so that the user can compare between several versions. In addition, it is also an informative blog that has mini-reviews of all the products that are included on its website and a guide with comparisons. All this so that the consumer can find the product that best suits their needs with the best prices.

Promotional codes and discounts


Today, consumers can easily access multiple promotional codes and discounts to buy cheaper online. A way to save on your purchase that stands as another of the main advantages of electronic commerce compared to traditional commerce. The reality is that these promotional codes and discounts allow you to save by buying, in addition to allowing many consumers to afford products that they would often not even consider purchasing due to their high price. In addition to its simple application process at the end of the purchase, this process can be carried out from the comfort of your home and at any time of the day, thus avoiding the queues and crowds that are common in physical stores.

The shopping cart trick


One of the easiest ways to save on your purchase is to use the famous shopping cart trick, although it requires a little patience. This trick consists of filling the virtual cart with all those items that you have on your wish list and abandoning the website without completing the payment. Many stores usually send an email with the passing of days to remind you that you have a pending purchase, since after all you have shown interest by adding the products to the shopping cart. An email that usually incorporates a discount coupon to create an irresistible offer for consumers.   

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