How to Get the Best Bargains:
Do a quick Google search or chat with the retailer
Going shopping? First, do a Google search with the words ‘item’ and ‘coupon’ or ‘discount’ or ‘voucher’ or ‘bargain’.
This strategy helps you know whether the thing you want to buy has a discount.
An alternative smart way to tell if a store has a discount is through its website’s chatbox.
The website either has a chat option, or a chatbox pops up, asking us to make a request.
Once we get a hold of a representative, we can ask them if the store has any discounts.
Check out some favourite cash-back sites and apps
Imagine getting some money back every time you shop. Sounds fantastic, right?
In Australia, we can either visit cashback sites or use apps to get discounts.
On average, cash given back can be 5% of the purchase.
Cashrewards: The best known of this type in Australia, we can get cashback on purchases from specific stores. Also, we can get cashback on a particular item. There are hundreds of cash-back deals to choose from daily.
Furthr: Another player in the Australian market that make it super easy to get cashback just by registering your debit card number at a variety of retailers.
Take advantage of referral programs
Some programs have discounts for both the user and the person they refer. They can also offer a payment or social offer.
For instance, Airbnb has a referral program. Members can earn coupon credits when they refer friends.
Another example is Uber. With Uber, we get a free ride every time we refer friends. The person we refer to also gets a free ride.
On the other hand, if one is in business, for instance, a blogger, they can take advantage of affiliate programs.
In Australia, there are programs such as Travelpayouts, GrowthOps, and Flex Offers.
Enjoy freebies and sign up bonuses
Some sites will give us free money for just signing up.
We can make between $2 and $100 of sign-up bonuses, depending on the site.
- UP bank: This bank offers a $15 bonus for signing up.
- Marley Spoon: For meal delivery bonuses, Marley Spoon might be worth considering. They give up to $100 off. But, this cashback is split across your first four boxes.
- HelloFresh: We can get $50 off our first box of HelloFresh.
- Car Next Door: This service helps us hire cars from locals or rent out our cars. When we sign up, there’s a $15 bonus.
- Starbucks: Although this doesn’t come as money, Starbucks has welcome offers and some freebies.
All about special deal sites
If we’re looking for a one-stop-shop for deals, Australia has a couple of websites. One can either print or use the discount online.
- Groupon: This website is known for its many offers. From electronics, travel deals to pet supplies, we can find just about anything on Groupon.
- Cudo: This website is known for its deals on restaurants. But it also offers discounts on furniture, clothes, and electronics.
- OzBargain: This website is user-driven. OzBargain relies on shoppers to post any great deals they come across while shopping.
- Skyscanner: If we’re looking for travel deals, Skyscanner is the go-to. We can get the cheapest flights, hotels and even car hire deals.
Feel like a quiz? Do an online survey
We can earn discounts or bonuses by doing surveys.
Some of those to try out in Australia are:
- Swagbucks: This platform allows you to earn money from surveys, games, and TV shows. On average, one can make at least $50 a month.
- Octopus: Although there are fewer surveys nowadays, you can make $1,200 yearly on Octopus on a good day.
- Prize Rebel: