Suzanne O’Connor’s Bargains LA

Friends Who Pay Full Retail

I am often perplexed by people who ONLY pay retail, ONLY buy at Boutiques and Department Stores.

Believe it or not, I have had several friends who only pay retail. They live in the best neighborhoods and eat at the trendiest restaurants. These guys only buy brand new, latest and trendiest at top dollar.

Why Free Shipping is So Important

Now that we are paying sales tax on internet purchases, getting free shipping is super important.

If you reside in California, besides the 9.75% sales tax you will pay on the product, if there are additional, separate shipping charges, you will also pay sales tax on those charges as well.

Online Sample Sale Shopping

Those online Sample sale sites have expanded & grown to a staple haunt for any savvy bargain hunter.

I scan many of them daily. Not just for designer fashion goods for me, but also for my daughter and hubby. I usually find something I like everyday. But I always find something perfect … at a serious discount at least once a month.

Drawbacks of Online Shopping

Since I have been sick this last week with a virus/ flu thing I have had to resort to finishing some of my Holiday Shopping online. I haven’t been up to shopping my favorite local Sample and Warehouse sales. That is such a drag! Especially when this is the best time of year for these sales.

Fabulous Cyber Sales

Some online sample sales are hosted by the actual manufacturer. All the better for sizable deals for us bargain shoppers. Always find out shipping costs and returns policies before you throw down your plastic. Here’s a few good ones this week:

Barcode Scanner Apps for Your Cell

Barcode scanner apps are cell phone applications that will scan a barcode from your cell and then pull up relevant info such as pricing and store location.

You can see pricing variations and use that knowledge to determine if you are getting a “bargain”.

Spring and Summer Gift Giving

Mothers Day is behind us. Now we have graduation gifts, wedding gifts and of course, Fathers Day gifts and plans to tackle.

Don’t ignore these upcoming expenses until the last minute. An easy way to get a grip on them without driving all over town is to shop online. Not only is it a good way to comparison shop but you can shop at home after hours as well as get a good idea for a gift to give.

Great Mothers Day Shopping

Time to get an early start on Mothers Day shopping. Check out these hot weekend sales and special deals on jewelry, designer clothing and gifts.

Fun Online Sales

Some fun, out of the ordinary deals are out there this week in Cyber space. Why save money on ordinary items! Hmmm? Just click away to save on the extraordinary.

Cyber Monday Online Shopping Tips

Cyber Monday is here and the next two weeks will bring some of the very heaviest online shopping weeks of the year. Like shopping everywhere, it’s buyer beware. So here are some tips to help you shop safely without letting the bad guys get your info.