Hi everyone, I hope your week went nice and smooth. Today’s topic isn’t so much about home business. But you can save and make a little money for yourself after reading today’s post. As much as the online marketplace has really opened up in sales; retail store chains are still visited by millions of people.

I am going to tell you some SECRET ways to save money the next time you go to a retail chain store. How about if I told you that you would never have to buy at full retail price ever again? Retail stores won’t advertise this stuff.

If they advertised what I am about to tell you, they wouldn’t be in business much longer. For the sole reason, everyone would do it and put the store into bankruptcy. In today’s lowering economy, you need to save every dime you can. And why not make a buck or two reselling the stuff they sold you so cheap?

Buying The Store Display - This is the old school way of saving a few bucks. You can actually shave half off of the retail price for buying the store display model. The store display usually comes with everything except the box and instructions. It works perfectly fine, just like a brand new one. Who needs a box anyway? You can download the instructions for anything online these days. There is no shame in buying the store display. I have bought the store display on request more than a few times.

When you find something you like, just ask to speak to the manager. The manager is usually the one who gets last say on store displays. Be as nice as you can to them and tell them you are interested in the store display for that item.

The store display might show some wear and tear. This is a great time to ask for a discount on top the already lowered store display price. Wear and tear is the main reason a manager will knock a price down for you. Even if there is no wear and tear, I have had plenty of managers give me another discount. They just want to make room for a newer better product.

Then someone else like me will come along and buy that store display and the cycle begins again.

Talk them down in price - You might be saying “yeah right”. But I say this absolutely works great! I have saved some serious cash in stores that have a salesman that asks if you need help. Guess what? Most big retail store chains have a salesperson that asks if you need help. This is the guy you are going to talk down like you are at a yard sale or flea market.

If he can’t give you a discount of your purchase ask to speak to a manager. Be as nice as you can and tell them you want to buy it. Then ask if there is any kind of special discount you have going today. Most stores don’t advertise that they can be talked down, but they can.

Many times at a big store chain like Bob’s or Best Buy I have walked out with a 10% discount or more. Just from asking them if I could get a discount today. Most retail store chains tell their employees and managers to give customers like me a little lee-way. It keeps us coming back and they know that. That’s why they do it. Give it a try.

Secret Deals and Discounts - Every retail store chain has their little original stamp on sales. Some will match the price difference 100% if you can find it cheaper elsewhere. Others even take 10% off if you find it for the same price elsewhere. Just so you don’t go to that other store. By the way; Sears and Circuit City both do this. It’s their policy, you just have to know about it and inquire at the time of your purchase.

Big retail stores will go to amazing heights to get you as a customer. They know any discount they can give you will keep you coming back. Some stores even have a VIP list of customers. These are customers that shop there regularly. VIP customers may be on this list and not even know about it, as it is not advertised. But if you asked for a discount, mentioning you shop there all the time; you will be sure to get the universal 10% VIP discount or more.

You just have to inquire about these things. That’s all it takes.

Coupons, codes, and rebates - This is another way big retail store chains are driving in customers. Whether it is on their website or in store; they want you to use these types of customer gifts. You can save tons of money by entering a promotional code or coupon number.

This type of private advertising on promotional deals can keep a big retail store popular. It can also keep the customer coming back. Customers always come back if they know a certain store will give them a better deal than the competition.

Rebates are another huge way big retail stores are driving more customers. Stores are offering rebates like never before. The consumer is actually looking for the rebate on goods they want. The next time you walk into a retail store chain, pay attention to how many signs there are stating you get a rebate.

A couple of great places to get coupons for store chains are; printable-coupons.blogspot.com and wow-coupons.com .

Memberships - Here is another chance to get a discount on top of a discounted price. Being a member to a certain store chain; Best Buy, Pet Smart, CVS, BJ’s, and so on, they all have a membership that customers can get. Those members get a discounted price on everything.

Better than this, you are sure to get another discount by using the other techniques I already talked about. Being a member to that store proves you shop there a lot. You will be sure to get the VIP treatment when you ask for a better deal.

These are some great ways to save some money the next time you go into a retail store. Give these techniques a try and I bet you walk out saving some money.

Let me know if you have any questions. See you all tomorrow and thanks for reading!

LP@thehomedropshipguide.com