Everyone in Saudi loves a good bargain and with so many different ways to buy the same product, we can spend hours looking for the best way to buy something. Here are 5 steps to follow that will keep you focused and make sure you are getting the best deal.
5 Steps on How to Get the Best Deals, Offers and Coupons
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Steps
Step 1: Choose When You Buy Things
Step 2: Compare the Price Across Different Retailers
Step 3: Search for Promo Codes and Coupons
Step 4: Check What Cashback You Can Get
Step 5: Check if Retailers Offer Any Discounts Through a Loyalty Program
Step 1: Choose When You Buy Something
One of the biggest things that will get you the best deal is choosing when you buy it. Retailers are continuously changing their stock and during particular seasons or holidays they will slash the prices to attract shoppers. If you can plan the purchase in advance, you could pick up a great bargain. See our guide on [The Best Time to Buy Things] for more information.
Step 2: Compare the Price Across Different Retailers
With so many different ways to buy the same product, always compare the price across different retailers. Using Google Chrome you can search for the image through Google Lens to see comparisons or search for it through Google Shopping. You can also use an e-commerce platform such as Amazon or Noon or a price comparison website such as Pricena or KSAprice.
Make sure you are comparing like for like as some retailers may have different terms and conditions. If a certain retailer has a much lower price, check their reviews to make sure that it is credible. Check out our guide on [How to Shop Online Safely] for more details on this.
Step 3: Search for Promo Codes and Coupons Sites
For some of the top retailers you have found in Step 2, check whether there is a promo code that you can use at the checkout to give you a discount on your purchase.
For a full list, See our [Comparison of the Promo Code and Coupon Websites].
Step 4: Check What Cashback You Can Get
For some of the retailers you have found in Step 2, check what cashback you can get through a cashback website. Cashback websites such as [Tabby, Mega Bonus and Yajni] list lots of different retailers and when you shop with a retailer through a cashback website, the cashback website will give you a percentage of the sale as cash. Different cashback websites have different deals with different retailers so it is worth checking a few of them to decide which gives the highest cashback.
Remember that promo codes do not work with cashback websites so you should choose one or the other based on which will give you the biggest discount or most cashback. For a full list, See our [Comparison of Cashback Websites].
Step 5: Check if Retailers Offer Any Discounts Through a Loyalty Program
Some stores will send special discounts and coupons to customers who register for their newsletter or loyalty program. For the top retailers you selected in Step 2, check if you can get any discounts or special offers through their loyalty program or newsletter.
Based on the results from the three steps above choose the retailer and combination of coupon, cashback or discount that gives you the best deal.
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When you want to buy something expensive, first ask yourself whether you need it and whether you can afford it. If the answer is yes to both, follow the steps above to make sure you are getting the best deal.
What's Next?
Even when you are getting the best deals, it is important to track your spending. A good way to do this is to Create a Budget
Credit cards often come with rewards and cashback. For more information, see our Guide to Credit Cards
Why not put some of the savings that you make on your shopping into a savings account? See our guide on Saving Account Options in the Kingdom.
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