My first post of 2016 is about the winter sales. Sales are currebtly being held in shops across Luxembourg. But, before you go and empty your wallet, check out the helpful tips below. I already shared them here before but they are still valid.
Follow them to be sure you make the most of your money and of your sales!
1. Keep your sales receipts: too small, too big, wrong colour? You never know...
2. Make sure that you are aware of the return policy. Sometimes, during sales periods, there are special conditions – even no return!
3. Compare prices from different shops to get what you want at the best price and check if the applied reduction is correct.
4. The tag has to indicate the old price as well as the reduced price, or the percentage of reduction applied to the item.
5. Evaluate the item's price and quality by having a look at the tag. You'll find everything you need to know about its composition. For example, items in natural fibres are more expensive than synthetic ones.
6. Be careful with reductions above 50%. Often these items are from previous seasons or have defects.
7. Be careful not to overspend just because you’re paying with plastic instead of cash.
8. Pay attention when you look for items on sale: they have to be separated from new collections.
9. If you have the feeling that you've been cheated, refer to the consumer protection association; in Luxembourg, it is the Union Luxembourgeoise des Consommateurs (ULC) - www.ulc.lu.
10. Even if it may be difficult, be careful at the excitement of shopping: have a look at several shops, compare prices and buy only items that you really need!
I wish you many happy hours of shopping!
