Online bargain hunting

Many of us with be familiar with adverts offering us countless ways to save money online. And whilst that may be true, the sheer volume of online retailers and offers available can make it a little bit of a headache when searching for the best price for that one particular product. So here are a few of the best ways that you can grab a bargain online.

Freebies

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Many sites offer free trial periods in order to lure in new customers to enjoy their product. This is a common feature for media streaming sites such as Spotify and Amazon Video that offer 30 day free trial periods. And betting sites such as Coral also offer promotions where customers can get an instant £50 bonus to play their casino games, proving the maxim that the best things in life are free!

Auction sites

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We’re all familiar with online auction sites such as eBay which offer a massive range of products that are often not found in normal retail stores. Not only is this a great way to hunt down something unique, but the prices are frequently highly advantageous too. One tip when bargain hunting on these sites is to check for listings that feature misspelled brand names, as such listings will often deliver surprisingly low prices.

Vouchers

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Much has been made of the online voucher system where retailers will release a limited range of vouchers for each product to create a rush for the special offer. And although there are a range of sites that cater specifically towards listing voucher codes such as HotUkDeals, the Honey extension for Google Chrome browsers simply checks the internet for any applicable vouchers as soon as you type in the product name.

Loyalty

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When online shopping, it can often be just a matter of waiting for the offers to come up before purchasing that oh-so-desirable item. Amazon are famous for suddenly dropping prices for a limited time with Macbook Pros currently being reduced in price so as to appear like a bargain. And using simple price comparison sites such as Froogle to check the shifting prices amongst a plethora of competitors is a quick and easy way to keep an eye on any potential bargains.

Furthermore, it can really pay to take advantage of social media options to ‘like’ a particular brand. That way you’ll be first in line to see when retailers and companies announce new offers. Such promotional strategies are especially lucrative for online competitors to engender brand loyalty amongst their customers and gain that massively important new media exposure.