Scouting for price-cuts is a smart habit. But when are you truly saving or when are you just throwing away precious peso? Here are tips on how to discern those discounts.
CLOTHING. Watch out for discounted items with uneven stitching an prone to small holes when used or stretched. They simple won’t last long: they lose their original shape and colors after a few washings and get easily ripped. In the end, it is still a waste of money.
FOOD. Watch out for sales of food items that are about to expire or old stock, or with slightly damaged packaging. Refrain from purchasing cans that appear misshapen or bloated. Keeping items for just a few days longer from the time you bought it may rob them of all the nutritional and health benefits.
MEDICATION. Watch for unbranded medicines. Beware of fake drugs.
COSMETICS. Watch out for the ingredients used and the texture. Cheaper brands don’t usually do not blend well and do not look natural on the skin. Worst of all theycan cause irritation.
SHOES. Watch out for the brand. Best way to test a shoe? Put it on. If it feels stiff and its shape doesn’t really fit the contour of your feet, walk away. Shoes of poor quality are known to cause pains and calluses, and don’t last as long as their more expensive counterparts.
JEWELRY. Watch out for the metal used. Those prone to skin allergies should be careful when buying pieces made of metal.
Source: Good Housekeeping 2005
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