Black Friday and Cyber Monday are long gone. But fear not, my savvy shopper friend, I have a little trick up my sleeve that could score you a sweet deal before Christmas rolls around.
This article was floating around the web this week and although it seems like a silly way to score a much-needed discount – I’ve done it in the past and it can occasionally work!
I love a good bargain and I’ve been known to carry a coupon or two in the back pocket of my skinny jeans – so this is right up my alley.
Let’s say you're browsing online, (probably during work hours) eyeing that shiny new air fryer or that stunning new pair of Crocs. Instead of impulsively hitting that "buy now" button, why not add it to your cart and then just... leave it?!
Yep, yoooou heard right. Park it and walk away. Bury those impulse purchases for the possibility of deep discounts and bragging rights.
Here’s the deal - these greedy retailers could potentially have your email and previous purchasing records on hand, and they're keeping tabs on those abandoned orders. If you’re already in their system and they know you’ve purchased from them in the past, they'll notice that you were “this close” pulling the trigger. If you play your cards right and exercise a little patience, they might just slide into your inbox with a tempting discount code.
Hey shopper. You up?
It could be something as enticing as a free shipping code or an eye-catching percentage off coupon. Heck, if they’re desperate to clear out their inventory, they might even throw in a foot massage and free turndown service.
Who knows? The possibilities are endless!
Try it out. The next time you're contemplating a purchase, remember this little secret and let the retailers come to YOU with their best offers. Patience pays, and it's always fun to see what tempting surprises land in your inbox.
Happy shopping, my deal-snatching compatriot! May the discounts be ever in your favor.