We’re finally starting to get some reprieve from the horrible heat waves that have been plaguing most of Australia for the last few weeks. And with the cooler weather comes the need for a new wardrobe.
Although we may be in dire need of an autumnal jacket or a woollen skirt, new research shows that Aussies either want it on sale or they don’t want it at all.
In fact, according to a new finder.com.au survey, Aussie shoppers have become accustomed to sales, with almost one in four people (22 per cent) only ever buying clothing if it is on sale and a further 39 per cent confessing that they will hold off for a sale most of the time.
This isn’t entirely surprising. With so many sales and discounts going these days, it’s easy to get used to purchasing clothes at 20 or 30 per cent off. It seems like every week plays host to new discounts by any given brand and it becomes easy to jump from bargain to bargain. But what happens when the sales run dry and you’re in desperate need of a few new pieces?
Keep these tips in mind next time you’re staring down the barrel of full-priced clothing.
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Have you got your eye on a full-priced dress that’s just a touch out of your price range? I hear you. Sometimes you just need that extra 10 per cent off or free shipping to justify the purchase.
Scoring a discount is sometimes as easy as signing up to a newsletter. It’s likely you’ve seen the newsletter offer before, but this time, instead of closing the pop-up, sign up to automatically save on your purchase. This handy page includes a roundup of newsletter deals so that you can find the best stores for on-the-spot bargains.