What all a saving of Rs. 1000 can buy you
You must have heard of the line, ‘A rupee saved is a rupee earned’. It’s just not a plain, simple line. In fact, it is the best economic advice that could be fitted into seven words! With the explosion of inviting mega shopping malls that promise shoppers more than just shopping experience and the new online stores that are open 24x7, shopping in India is going through an unprecedented transformation. While ordering items with a mouse click is undeniably convenient, and paying a religious weekend trip to a shopping mall is utterly refreshing, it can also lead to impulsive or whimsical shopping. It's like -- ‘Though I don’t need it, I should have it because it would be cool to have it.’ Once in a while it's alright to splurge but you cannot let your spending run unrestrained. And in fact, a smart shopper saves on every purchase to buy more rather than spending more. It's amazing when you look at what all options a small saving of Rs. 1000 can open up. A store owner or an advertiser does not really force a shopper into buying but makes every effort to encourage the purchase. As a shopper you have to remember that you have a choice. Smart shopping could save you a considerable amount of money which could be used to purchase items that have long stayed in your wish list. Generally, lack of cash could force you to keep some low priority but desirable items something that you will need to buy in near future. By smart shopping I imply that you be alert all the time while making a purchasing decision. First and foremost, you must plan your shopping. A planned shopping trip to online or a local store is the best defence against impulsive shopping. Secondly you should look out for deals and discounts. Deals and discounts are a great way to get more value for a lesser amount of money. Several websites are acting up as mediators these days to ease up the task for you. They inform you about a product and if you decide to buy, they offer you a certain discount. They get money from the company (whose product you’re buying) for advertising and making their product known and get some commission on every purchase that happens through them. It’s a win-win situation for all – the consumer, the mediator and the company. And, why should you care about others? The bottom line is that you’re saving money while purchasing. Direct bargaining can be a very effective tool, at least in India but this does not work at branded showrooms, malls and fixed price shops. Let’s take an example. You are a professional and save say, Rs. 1000 on one or more purchases. With this money, you can create tens of options for yourself. Here are some examples -
And that's just from a saving of Rs. 1000. You would agree that saving is sweet. The best part is that with information available at your finger tips, learning about new deals and discounts is no longer a challenge.
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