Top Tips to Save More on Grocery Shopping Online

May 5, 2017
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The era of digitalization has changed the way the world functions. One thing it has changed in a colossal way is the way we shop. Thanks to online e-commerce websites, people now can order anything they want while sitting on their couch at their homes. 

Even grocery shopping can now be done online through several websites that deliver the groceries right at your doorstep. Online organic grocery shopping can also be easily done. But some people complain that prices of the groceries online can be really high sometimes. So here are some tips to follow to save money while grocery shopping online:

Download coupons

Nowadays there are so many websites that give out discount coupons that you can most definitely score at least a 5% discount or a small amount of cash back. 

Be aware of the market rates

While shopping online, it is very important to know the actual market rates of the groceries you are buying. When you are aware about this, you will know whether the price of that particular product is higher than the market rate or not. This way you can’t be duped of your money. And you will know when to buy a particular grocery.

Be loyal

While comparing prices of the groceries online on different websites is something you should do before buying, staying loyal to a particular website and signing up for their alerts and updates can give you surprise discounts and coupons from time to time. You can make unexpected savings and that’s always a good surprise.

Buy less save more

It might sound absurd at first but experts believe that the less you buy, the more you save. That is why you should ideally buy grocery once a week because that way the chances of your groceries going bad are very less. 

Keep a check on your pantry

Check your fridge from time to time to sort out items that are about to expire. Then make sure to keep them in the front so every time you open your fridge you will remember to eat it before it expires or goes bad. 

Look for substitutes

Every time you shop online, make sure you circle out the most expensive product you have bought. This way you can check for this item on other sites online and make sure you know the difference in pricing. You can then order that particular item from somewhere that’s selling it at a lower price.

Keep a check on oil prices

Oil is one commodity that has highly fluctuating rates. If you have basic market knowledge, you can decipher the lowest price it can hit and order it at that time. While ordering castor oil online, you can check prices at multiple websites and order it where you get the cheapest.

Be wary of the multiple sales

Sometime some websites may throw in offers like 10 for Rs. 100. Make sure that the actual price of per unit is more than 10 because sometimes they are the same and even less than the actual price. It is a hollow offer where you think you saved but you actually lose money on it. 

Avoid impulse purchases

While shopping online you have limitless options which might tempt you to buy something you don’t need. But the temptation wins sometimes and you make impulsive decisions that only add to your cost. Always make a list of things you need before you buy the groceries. Try to stick to your list and avoid making purchases that aren’t really much useful.

These tips will definitely help you in cost management and you will be able to spend your money wisely on groceries. Sometimes the saving maybe too little but each one of them counts in the long run

While shopping online you can actually save more money than you think. By just having a basic knowledge of the market and using some hacks like using coupons, comparing prices etc. you can make a great deal of savings.
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