Tips for High Street Shopping

Always operate on the motto 'if you don't ask you don't get'! You never know what deals a retailer could be prepared to give you if you don't go and find out.

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Compare prices before you shop Set your own goal Set you own limit before you shop Research the facts before you go Read reviews of online retailers

Have your research to hand Ask for a discount Ask for extras Be prepared to walk away

• Compare prices before you shop
  Check for prices online and in other high street shops to find out what's on offer.



• Set your own goal
  Decide what is more important: the price or getting what you're buying quickly.



• Set you own limit before you shop
  What is the maximum you will pay?

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• Research the facts before you go
  Check what is included in the price.



• Read reviews of online retailers
  Check to make sure they are reputable and offer a good service.



• Have the research to hand in the shop
  This will help with negotiations.

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• Ask for a discount
  Point out that you can get it cheaper elsewhere.



• Ask for extras
  If no discounts are on offer, ask for extras to be included for free, or at least at a discounted price.



• Be prepared to walk away
  If you're not satisfied that you are getting a good deal in the high street, be prepared to walk away. Sometimes this could be the final action that will clinch the deal!

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