8 ways to save on school supplies

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Summer holidays are in full swing, and most parents still think that they can prepare a child for school in an instant.

However, if you start planning now, you can save a decent amount of money. Planning is in our best interest. It enables us to buy when the price is most attractive to us.

Here are eight ways to save on everything: from pencils to laptops.

1. Last year's reserves

Before you buy any school supplies for the upcoming school year, be sure to take out your child’s backpack and check it. You will be pleasantly surprised when you find the number of stationery suitable for use in the new academic year. In doing so, you can avoid the waste of that which is already there.

2. Set discount alerts

If you have included a laptop, engineering calculator, or other equipment on your wish list, use your planning and set up a price alert. If you are an Amazon member, Time recommends using CamelCamelCamel.com to track price fluctuations.

You just need to sign up for free and create a price alert for any product. The message about the price reduction comes to e-mail.

3. Do not buy everything in one store

Buying everything in one store, you are guaranteed to overpay. Even when shopping at Wal-Mart, you still end up spending more.

Instead, check all promotional offers from stores and plan what to buy at a bargain price. For example, you can buy paper and pencils at Wal-Mart, but then stock up on backpacks at Target.

4. Pay attention to the usual market.

Last year, some of the best deals on school supplies were in conventional markets, such as: Wal-Mart, Target and Kmart. But prices in special stationery stores, such as Staples, OfficeMax and Office Depot, did not fall.

5. Use offers from other stores for the best price.

When visiting a store, such as Staples, where cheap office sales are sold out, do not be discouraged. Take their leaflet with offers and show it in other markets to get the same price.

6. Do not buy the office with the toon

Buying office in school, do not take items with cute cartoon characters. Such items are usually on 20-30 percent more expensive. If a child must see Dorrie on his backpack, buy stickers and children will be able to decorate it themselves.

7. Try to shop without children

The easiest way to avoid the temptation to buy expensive Disney gear is to leave the kids at home. Not only will this allow you to strictly adhere to all the items on the list, but also calmly choose the best deals, focusing not on the children, but on the purchase itself. To get your children involved in getting ready for school, ask them to help sort all the things you bought.

8. Buy equipment online

When it comes to searching for technology, look at three online sources:

Dell university: When shopping for PCs on the Internet, Dell offers great discounts exclusively for students. In order to use them, all you need to do is register for free at Dell Advantage program and indicate the name of your school.

Apple Education Pricing : Buying Apple technology can save up to 25% on a new MacBook or iMac.

Best Buy College Student Deals : After you have created an account Best Buy You can get good discounts on small appliances and accessories.

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