I will confess that I am voucher-dependent. Yes, I really saved a lot from purchasing those than paying the actual price. To tell you frankly, I subscribed to almost all of it from Groupon, Alldeals, Deals.com.sg and the list goes on. If you are following my facebook account and our couple's blog you can see from there the activities, salon, out of the country tours, and spa services we availed.
If I am saving a lot from it, I also saw some of friends, colleagues and even acquaintances wasting money and their precious time in this platfrorm.
I cannot say that I am an expert but here are the tips that maybe can help you how to really saved money in buying those coupons.
1. Ask your self first. Do you really need that item? When is your last manicure/pedicure/hair cut/hair color? Does your stress exceeds your limits that your muscles shouting for some massage? Is that buffet a good excuse to skip your diet?
Ask those questions and believe in your intution. The voice within will tell you that "Hey! You better not buy that."
2. Check the reputation of the merchant. This is a must! In getting some services and products we always wanted it to be a good one right? So ask from people who already availed it or read some blogs/reviews.
3. Really? You are buying gadgets there? Why not at the IT show? Great discounts and more freebies.
4. Take a good look on these. Some deals are valid only to some group of people. Look on the list below.
a. Valid for first time customers only.
b. Valid for male/female only.
c. They have specific IC holder that they want to serve.
d. Does your age qualify?
5. Going for a hair cut/color/perm/straightening? Is there any length limitation? Is the chemical they will be using okay with you?
Massage? Is that the kind of massage you want them to do on your body? Any additional
payment if you will use their amenities?
6. Holiday trips! Yahoo! Check if the taxes, breakfast or even flights are included or not.
7. Of course, this is a great marketing strategy for all the merchants. Learn to say "No" if they present some bundles of products and services.
All you need is read, read and re-read all the terms and conditions.
Oh, as I told you before, I am coupon enthusiast and above are the tips for you not to commit some of the mistakes I had gone with.
Below are the sites I really trusted and offers a great merchants for their deals. Happy shopping!
