How to Get a Bargain Quickly without Wasting Time?

Merapi on 15/06/2018 - 09:05
Last edited 15/06/2018 - 10:22 by 1 other user

Being a new mum, I'm half asleep most days and don't have the patience or the time to look for bargains/best deals as much as I used to. So to get bargain/cheapest price I do the followings:
1. Shop at Aldi as much as I can (always quite cheap and good quality), can refund if I don't like it.
2. Shop at Chemist Warehouse and price match them with other stores
3. I love Pricehipster, saves me so much time and I use it when price matching stuff (No.2)
3. Skyscanner/ Flight Centre price match
4. HALF PRICE app
5. Shop at Target/Kmart/Big W
6. Daiso

OK baby is crying now, gtg. I'm looking for other suggestions/tips you find useful??

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  • ESEMCE on 15/06/2018 - 09:17
    +5

    Load up your ebay cart with stuff and wait for a discount code.

    • Zedsdeadbabyzedsdead on 15/06/2018 - 10:59
      +1

      By actively looking for bargains rather than posting stuff on the internet…

      • Merapi on 15/06/2018 - 11:20

        Lol

    • Merapi on 15/06/2018 - 11:21

      Good one. Thanks!

  • Savas on 15/06/2018 - 09:28
    -6

    how much do you think you save by shopping at Aldi? like 2 cents or something?

    • Merapi on 15/06/2018 - 09:34
      +1

      A lot :)

    • Melb69 on 15/06/2018 - 09:40
      +2

      I think you do make a saving. Everytime I go there I'm constantly surprised how much I think the bill will be at the end and what it actually ends up being if I brought the same items at Woolworths or Coles. Having said that though Aldi don't have all the things we would want in a full shop for grocery. Also found the fresh food goes off a lot quicker.

      • AutomationGuy on 15/06/2018 - 09:49
        +2

        No matter how savvy I try to be if I’m at Coles or Woolies I will still end up with brand name products. Aldi fixes that by giving you competitive home brand prices without any choice! :P

      • mini2 on 15/06/2018 - 09:55
        +2

        While you do actually save something but at what cost? It's probably worthwhile when the queues are short but when there's one cashier and the person right in front of you have 2 trolleys full waiting…

        • Melb69 on 15/06/2018 - 10:03

          My son has a cost value equation as he's a student. So any cost saving methods he is very sceptical. If its only going to save you such a small amount is it worth it. I said to him that although cashrewards generally offer you minimal rewards back 1-2% normally, if you were going to buy the items from those stores and Ebay anyway at least its something back, and over a year it adds up. I know a lot of cashrewards ppl are racking up $1000s in cash as they put everything personal and business on it. So highly recommend that scheme as its a no brainer.

        • sagrules on 15/06/2018 - 12:09

          @Dedbny: I have tried using cashrewards a couple of times and never got any rebate back.

        • dasher86 on 15/06/2018 - 12:44

          however it all comes down to how much you value your time.
          You can't quantify how much your free time is worth… unless you plan on earning money with your free time it cannot be compared to $ you earn day to day.

        • Merapi on 15/06/2018 - 19:08

          @sagrules:
          Check if you have a firewall/cache blocker stuff, you will need to turn it off when completing the purchase (sorry not very good with tech stuff)…last time I kept missing the cashrewards due to that reason. Also follow the cashreward terms and conditions.

      • Roofus on 15/06/2018 - 10:06

        Agreed about the fresh food going off quicker. Some stuff doesn't even last a week. In saying that though there isn't much of a saving anymore. Used to be able to fill a trolley for $80 now they are nearly the same price

  • Ocker on 15/06/2018 - 10:12
    +3

    You left out shopping at the Salvo's stores etc

    • Cave Fire on 15/06/2018 - 11:08
      +2

      My local salvos had a half price sale. Prices were very low to start with. Got a flash office chair for $4.

    • Merapi on 15/06/2018 - 11:29

      Hmm…tried several times but never found anything (hence wasting time)….and no offence intended, some stores smells a bit funny, like musky smell?

      • Ughhh on 15/06/2018 - 11:35

        Smells like stinky feet. I rather wear Kmart clearance clothes. I don't understand how people who can afford things can wear second hand (very) worn shoes from strangers, the sweat and diseases.

        • try2bhelpful on 15/06/2018 - 11:48
          +1

          Don't buy the shoes but have bought clothes and, particularly, books. Lots of choice and you don't need to worry about a library return date. Nowdays they probably throw out the worn out shoes - they are getting pickier about what they will accept.

  • Fier2 on 15/06/2018 - 10:45
    +4

    I shop at coles for flybuys (save almost 400$ last year), chemist warehouse for baby product and wait for sales to buy kids clothes at david jones or myer (as there are some good bargains for some good quality clothes). But i also love cotton on. I love receiving catalogues of the week in my letter box because then i can look which shop have good bargain and if there are something i want. I also have what i call a bin email where i would receive all the special offers from different companies. Groupon, scoopon and cudo are also good to find cheap tickets for kids outing. And toymate have great prices for toy and will match prices and beat by 5%.

    • Merapi on 15/06/2018 - 19:04

      Thanks! Will look into the special offer deals when bubba is bigger :)

  • pao2x on 15/06/2018 - 10:52
    +2

    Fuelcheck NSW for fuel (obviously NSW) there are similar apps for other states
    Woolworths gift card or Coles 5% off min

    • Merapi on 15/06/2018 - 11:24

      Great suggestion. Will look into it. Thanks!

  • Zedsdeadbabyzedsdead on 15/06/2018 - 13:58

    "OK baby is crying now"

    Maybe look after the baby?…

    • Merapi on 15/06/2018 - 14:20
      +2

      Hahaha….of course!! Any bargain tips?

      • D C on 15/06/2018 - 15:14
        +1

        Don't have kids, too expensive.

        • Merapi on 15/06/2018 - 15:20

          Yuppp…I agree on how expensive it is!!!

  • Fiximol on 15/06/2018 - 18:23
    +5

    Do not default to chemist warehouse. It is their strategy, draw you in with loss leaders and then getting you to buy high margin items. Things which are not catalogue in warehouse are usually same or more expensive than competitors.

    • jonnochen on 16/06/2018 - 08:59
      +2

      Price match everything. And use self-control.

  • HeWhoKnows on 16/06/2018 - 18:39
    +1

    OzBargain !

  • PJC on 17/06/2018 - 14:13

    Before renewing insurance, get quotes from 3 other companies.

  • tinyorca on 17/06/2018 - 23:40
    +2

    I always come here before I buy anything to see if there is a better deal.

    Also, my local Woolies sells meat & bakery items cheap late Sunday afternoons. There are also racks for older bread and cakes and a section for stuff they want to get rid of.

    At the Adelaide Central Markets there is a bakery that sells day old rolls for like $1 for a pack of 4.

    I also buy all small electronic accessories like cables, chargers, phone stuff online - mostly Ebay. I can't believe the prices shops charge for phone cases!

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