With that said, there is an art to getting a deal. So what are the best ways to get a shopping deal?
· Know when your favorite stores have their weekly markdown day
· Check newspapers and websites for department store sales
· Shop at stores that offer shopping award points [such as Neiman Marcus]
· Make "nice-nice" with sales people [they may put great deals aside for you]
· Shop end-of-season
· Use the internet to compare prices and get on-line discounts
· Sign-up for your favorite boutiques newsletters as discounts are awarded to loyal customers
· Check the clearance racks and bins before you shop the rest of the store