P3,000 Challenge: How to Make the Most of Your Online Shopping

Every peso counts these days, whether you’re shopping in stores or online.

Shopping online already gives you an advantage in terms of price, but there are a few hacks you can use to make the most of your money.

Let’s try a few of them with a sample budget of P3,000!

#1 Download the app versions of your favorite online stores

It’ll take a bit of effort (and phone memory), but this tip can pay off big time!

First off, online shops like ZALORA and Lazada offer additional incentives such as discount codes for shoppers who download their app.

For example, when you use the 20% app download code on ZALORA, this blouse and skirt combo worth P2,083 ends up at P1,675 upon checkout!

Second, sometimes these sites hold flash sales or exclusive offers specially for app users! Before buying anything on the online site, try logging into the app to see if you can get it there at a better price.

Current Total: P1,675

#2 Compare offers on different sites

For items like bags and shoes that are available across a number of different online stores, it’s best to compare prices and item quality across sites to be sure you’re getting the most of your money!

For example, a quick search will show you that this type of net string tote is available at the cheapest price on Lazada. Even with the shipping fee, the total cost comes out to just P356.07.

Of course, price isn’t everything. Weigh qualities like personal preference, merchant trustworthiness, and item rating against price to determine which offer to take!

Current Total: P1,675 + P356.07 = P2,031.07