Read the Fine Print

Before I buy anything online, whether it's books, clothing, shoes or perhaps flowers to send to a good friend, I first get online and look around for any online discounts. There are a lot out there to be had--for the truly resourceful. You just have to look.
For instance if say you wanted to buy some computer software or hardware or just a game, look around to see if you can find a Newegg promo code that will at least take 10 to 20 percent off of the original price. Or maybe it will offer free shipping and you'll feel that you at least got that freebie. It makes a big difference.
There are a lot of companies with both retail locations and online sites and some of the coupons are only for the online store or else can only be redeemed online. So be sure to read the fine print. Because that can really trip you up.
Last week, I received an email from Bath and Body Works so I went to their mall location only to have the store clerk tell me that the sale was for the following week--I hadn't looked at it close enough. But she petitioned the manager and since he was an area supervisor, she was able to obtain permission to give me the sale price early. But sometimes you might not be that lucky.