To save on shopping

The beginning of the new season is the traditional time to update the wardrobe and large purchases. Sometimes, in order to save money, it is not necessary to wait for the next sale or go to a large outlet for the whole day. “Medusa” and Keshbek-service “Copicot.ru” tell how to spend less, but not to deny yourself what you want.

Call your friends

The tradition of changing things appeared in England back in the 1940s. Then the exchange was anonymous, and the most popular goods were practical things like outerwear, shoes or interior items. Real swimming sovereigns with music and watching a movie for the analysis of someone else's wardrobe became popular only in the late 90s.

Today, you can stumble upon the announcements of such events on Facebook or on sites about the life of the city, but it is much more interesting to organize an exchange party yourself.

If you are ready to hold swap at home, think in advance about the convenience of guests. In addition to a spacious room where everyone can imagine their things, you will need several improvised fitting rooms. Another important component of the party is an entertainment program. Comedies and a pre -thought -out playlist are suitable (it can be composed with the invited).

To avoid misunderstandings, immediately discuss the exchange rules with your friends. It is best if everyone brings approximately the same number of things and will be ready to part with them for free. Another option is thematic swaps: for example, the exchange of interior items, books or things for a party.

Do not be upset if you have unnecessary things after swap or an impulsive acquisition like BOA or shoes with feathers has appeared. Perhaps this is a good reason to arrange another party.

Take care of the planet

Often shops promise a small discount to those who are ready to give old or unnecessary things in processing. Such shares are regularly carried out by manufacturers of the mass market-H&M, GAR and others.

In exchange for a bag of annoying things that either go into processing or will be redistributed in second-hand, stores offer a 10%discount or a gift coupon for a fixed amount. This is suitable for those who are used to buying basic things from inexpensive brands and making purchases in the same stores.

Similar promotions are held by large cosmetic companies. A set of empty cans and used tubes is changed to miniatures of new products or trifles like lip balms. A good way to try the novelty that interests you and take care of the planet.

Use social networks

Many stores, especially those that do not have a site or online sales sites, regularly update their pages on Facebook and other social networks. There are news about the discoveries of new points, the date of seasonal sales and information about special promotions.

Another common strategy is to lay out promotional codes on the purchase on social networks or offer a small discount in exchange for subscription.

If you find out about the release of the new collection, an additional discount on the coffee machine you like or the beginning of the summer sales I want before, it makes sense to find the pages of favorite stores on Facebook or Instagram.

Learn to use cashback services

Another way to save if you prefer shopping on the network to real stores are cashback services . They allow you to return a small percentage of purchases online. The principle of operation is simple: when switching to the store’s website through a special link (it is provided by the service to its customers) the buyer receives a percentage or a fixed bonus. According to this scheme, for example, Kashback Service “Kopikot.ru” , along with which we prepared this set of advice.

Such a system attracts new customers to the online stores, for which they pay cashback services a reward, some of which are returned to the buyer. As a rule, each store sets the amount of return on its own, but it rarely exceeds 30% (the most common cashback is 5-6%). You can withdraw the money saved on an electronic wallet, a bank card or on a mobile phone.

The main advantage of cashback services is a wide audience coverage. Working with hundreds of online stores around the world, they make it possible to save not only on clothes or electronics, but also on buying plane tickets, hotel rooms or vacation rounds. Here are just a few shops and sites where you can use the “Copikot.ru” : AliExpress, Booking, Lamoda, Asos, Labyrinth, Iherb, Aviasales and Ebay.

By the way, if you register for the “Copicot.ru” with the Meduza promotional code right now, then immediately receive the first 200 rubles to your account.

Take a look at vintage things

A good way to save on outerwear or, for example, accessories is to look for the desired thing in vintage stores. In Russia, the attitude to vintage (that is, those things that are 20 or more years) are still ambiguous. Many are apprehensive looking at the clothes that someone wore earlier, and shops with a decent selection are just beginning to appear.

Nevertheless, you should at least once go to a vintage store in Europe or view a couple of sites with delivery around the world. In addition to retrospheres, which will be appropriate more at a party than in everyday life, here you can always find wardrobe items: solid outerwear, leather bags, accessories and shoes.

Before selling, all things will certainly undergo dry cleaning and minimal repair, and many can be new at all.

When ordering vintage clothes or accessories online, carefully read the description of the thing: conscientious sellers always indicate the approximate decade, which belongs to this wardrobe item, the condition and the presence of minor defects (the latter may become a reason for an additional discount). In physical stores, the system is the same - do not forget to check the integrity of the fabric, the presence of buttons or belts and the serviceability of lightning.

Sowle up with friends

Make online purchases are often more profitable with friends. For example, this will be divided into all the cost of delivery. Many sites offer free or express delivery, if the order of the order exceeds a certain amount-in this case, you can try to unite with colleagues or relatives.

If there are no people among friends and acquaintances, look for like -minded people on social networks. Large online stores, as a rule, have Russian-speaking pages on VKontakte or Facebook-proposals for joint purchase regularly appear here.

Often on sites there is a discount on the purchase of two or more identical items - most often this applies to basic things like T -shirts or accessories. If the idea to wear the same things with a friend does not bother you, you can divide the cost into two.

Do not lose your head

Another rule regarding the first of all online purchases. Seeing the right thing on the site, do not rush to place an order. Compare the cost in several online stores-in one of them a small discount on the first order can have a small delivery, free delivery in the other, in the third-the VAT tax deduction (analogue of Russian VAT) for buyers living outside the European Union.

Many search sites have special applications for tracking the minimum cost. This is suitable for those who are ready to spend extra time in search and are not afraid of long delivery.

It is worthwhile if the price of a thing is significantly lower than on the official website. In this case, there is a great risk to stumble upon a fake.

When making purchases online from private sellers, carefully read reviews about them. If it comes to an expensive purchase (for example, a brand bag or a pair of shoes) and a thing is in doubt, feel free to ask the seller questions, ask to provide a check for a purchase. By the way, on the Kashback Service website “Kopikot.ru” , which we wrote about above, users leave real reviews about stores in which they made purchases and received cashback. They can safely trust and draw conclusions.