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The festive season – which is filled with kindness, quality time with loved ones, and relaxation – is quickly replaced with back-to-school obligations when January arrives. Below are a few ways to help buy smart and save money when buying stationery.
Buy from online shops only
Buying back-to-school items is almost always going to be cheaper online because they do not have to maintain a shop and employees. That said, this only applies to online-only websites, so you may want to shop around a bit before settling on the ‘best deal’.
Points and discounts
When you get all your school supplies from one particular place, you will begin to gather points on each purchase. Use those points to get special discounts and offers on future purchases.
Time it right
Timing is everything when it comes to shopping for children’s school supplies. Consider these tips to understand how and why timing is so important:
- Buying children’s future school supplies is not difficult, as parents already have a good idea regarding what they might need next.
- Buy kids’ stationery whenever there is a discount or a sale going on.
- Create a wish-list and buy when a discount or a sale pops up on those items.
- Given that school supplies are usually not perishables, there is little harm in buying what they will need ahead of time.
- You may get a bargain when buying out of season.
Use local shops for small orders
In case you’re looking to buy a pencil or two, you may find it easier, faster and cheaper to do so in your local shop. If your total online shopping basket amount is so low that the site does not offer free delivery, it may make sense to buy from your local shops.
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