The Chilliwack Progress Friday, March 27, 2015
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REVITALIZE YOUR WARDROBE
make the most of your next shopping trip
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ith the economy on the rebound, shopping trips are once again becoming an indulgence for men and women alike. Responsible shoppers know to spend within their means, but shopping excursions can still be enjoyable even for those shoppers with limited budgets. The following are a handful of ways shoppers can make the most of their next shopping trips. • Employ the buddy system. Most activities are made more enjoyable when friends are along for the ride, and shopping is no exception. Shopping with friends can make the trip more fun, and friends can offer their opinions. In addition, friends can discourage one another from spending beyond their means. • Comparison shop. Many shoppers feel that finding a good deal is the most fun part of shopping. Anyone can walk in off the street and pay full price for an item, but savvy shoppers pride themselves on finding the best deals. Shoppers can start their comparison shopping even before they visit their favourite retailers, comparing online prices with the prices they are likely to pay instore. Such research may also
unearth sales that are not heavily advertised, netting shoppers even more savings. Shoppers who find items at thrift stores, are often the winners since the price is right, and these pieces have taken on a second life with someone new to enjoy them. • Take advantage of store websites. Many retailers now have their own websites, which can net shoppers even more savings. Before heading out to shop till they drop, shoppers should look online for their favourite retailers. In addition to retailer websites, shoppers should check local newspapers and flyers for sales and valuable coupons. • Develop a plan. Once they have set aside a day for some retail therapy, shoppers should plan where they want to shop and make a list of what they need. Shoppers can still make some time for window shopping, but spending too much time gazing into store windows can cost shoppers time to purchase those things they truly need. Make a list of stores anyone going on the trip wants to visit, and then allow yourselves ample time to get what you need and gaze at what you want.
SPRING ARRIVALS 2015
Payton & Buckle FINE FOOTWEAR
45930 Wellington Ave. Downtown Chilliwack 604.792.2375
102 - 32883 S. Fraser Way Abbotsford next to KFC 604.859.2330
380 - 19800 Lougheed Hwy Pitt Meadows 604.457.3375
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