In this book, we hope to show you a new way of shopping for everyday items - a way of looking for bargains to give you more control over your budget. Instead of waiting until the last minute to buy what you need, this book will help you to take advantage of the natural cycles that manufacturers and retailers use to sell their products. You will learn when each item will be in demand and how to make that demand work for you.
The law of “Supply and Demand” is like a two edged sword – it can both raise prices and lower them. But in many cases, high demand can actually work out to the advantage of the buyer. If demand is low, sellers get desperate to raise their sales numbers (and to meet their quota), which can mean savings for you. But when demand is high, the competition between retailers can get pretty intense, which means that they have to make special offers and cut prices in order to get your business.
Along with researching the natural sale cycles for each item you need to buy, learn to ask lots of questions. For example, do you know someone who works at a restaurant? Then why not ask them their opinion about the best time to get a good price on a gourmet meal? Do you know someone who works in a theater? Ask about the best time of year to pick up cheap tickets for a show.
The information in this book has been carefully compiled, and it includes data from market research companies and anonymous interviews with industry insiders. You can use what you learn here with confidence and save big on the everyday items that you need to purchase.
The law of “Supply and Demand” is like a two edged sword – it can both raise prices and lower them. But in many cases, high demand can actually work out to the advantage of the buyer. If demand is low, sellers get desperate to raise their sales numbers (and to meet their quota), which can mean savings for you. But when demand is high, the competition between retailers can get pretty intense, which means that they have to make special offers and cut prices in order to get your business.
Along with researching the natural sale cycles for each item you need to buy, learn to ask lots of questions. For example, do you know someone who works at a restaurant? Then why not ask them their opinion about the best time to get a good price on a gourmet meal? Do you know someone who works in a theater? Ask about the best time of year to pick up cheap tickets for a show.
The information in this book has been carefully compiled, and it includes data from market research companies and anonymous interviews with industry insiders. You can use what you learn here with confidence and save big on the everyday items that you need to purchase.
