What is one effective tactic you’ve taken in response to the recession?

[#1]

to get through the recession i no longer shop brick and mortar.  honestly, i have been trying to purchase all my goods online.  i even compare prices for services i need. i find that i spend much less money when i purchase items online.  also, the purchases tend to be more deliberate, therefore i am less likely to impulse shop.  i used to shop at Best Buy but now I buy everything online.  also, i lost my health insurance recently and I definitely can not afford my prescriptions at full price, so i buy them too online.  I know alot of people worry that its a scam, but if you do your research you'll find very safe, reputable places online that give you information about who to order from. There are tons. I'm sure you can find them on google, but my favore itsall my clothes i buy online.  this is a big one, especially i think for women. Also, when it comes to food, i order in bulk and i never eat out. also, alway google for coupon codes.  you are very likely to find coupon codes for anything from electronics to pharmacy to clothing. okay, well i hope those tips help you get through the recession a little easier.

Message Edited by ZanetaB on 10-13-2009 10:51 AM

[#2]

Comparing prices before you buy is definitely a smart way to save.  Especially when you are looking to buy those big ticket items or restocking your inventory with items you have to purchase every month.

[#3]

Buying products online is certainly hassle free and offers an opportunity to compoare the price of different products before making a decision. Furthermore, one can check out refurbished products that are put on sell in some of the leading os commerce websites.

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Message Edited by ZanetaB on 10-15-2009 10:11 AM

[#4]

I agree! I do most of my shopping online and I live in Vancouver, BC so I import a lot from the US

[#5]

Shopping on line will not only save money on the products you buy but it saves on gas too.

Dr Skin Care

Message Edited by ZanetaB on 10-30-2009 11:43 AM

[#6]

Absolutely buy online.  If you buy a lot of the same products sometimes you can email the company you are buying from to get reseller or distributor prices.  This saves a lot of money over the long haul.  We have contacted many companies over the years to get the best deals on the products we buy.  Shop around.  The time it takes to do it is well worth it.

[#7]

I certainly agree that buying online instead of at the local minimart saves the shopper money. But it does have consequences. Small businesses depend on their local customers to survive. As more and more buyers go to big box stores and  online, the local little guy gets squeezed out.

Local businesses are already suffering from reduced spending due to the recession, and this is compounded as shoppers move away from them. If they can't compete, then they'll close. That is the way business works and you can see it with all the empty storefronts that have popped up this year. Each business that closes puts more people out of work, and the chain continues.

So I just ask that we all give the shop around the corner a little love now when the need it most.

[#8]

I think no matter how you slice this you're always going to have your brick and mortar businesses and you'll always have the online business as well as a compliment to it. There is no one size fits all when it comes to offline and online business. There will be beneifts and disadvantages to both so we're stuck with it and I'm sure somewhere along the way there will be something else that comes up that fits well in the middle of this as well but until then have fun enjoying the best and the worst of both worlds because they aren't going anywhere. 

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Message Edited by the411 on 10-28-2009 09:58 PM

Message Edited by ZanetaB on 10-30-2009 11:43 AM

[#9]

I dont know about ordering EVERYTHING online, but there are definitely some good deals to be had.

[#10]

I like to order online simply for the convenience. Not to mention saving money on fuel and passing up the hassle of shopping crowded aisles.

[#11]

Comparing prices before you buy is a smart way to save a lot of money. I totally agree with this .

Message Edited by ZanetaB on 11-02-2009 01:03 PM