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Cash in on loss-leaders. These are not bait items, but are priced near cost in the hope that you will buy other merchandise as well when you visit the store. For example, It may be a $5 blouse for $1. In this case the store may hope you’ll buy the blouse and the suit displayed with it. Loss-leaders' can be real bargains.
Don’t rush a trend. Successful new styles are quickly copied by manufacturers. As these copies come on the market, prices may drop. For the greatest practicality, it’s wise to wait to see if the "new look” is really a trend and not a fad. Understand the guarantee. If the label says fade and shrlnkgpoof, will the store stand behind its merchandise? Consider off-season buying. You may not find as wide a choice as usual. But for Buch articles as sports and sleepwear, the lack of a wide choice may not be crucial. Know good quality clothing when you see it. Examine merchandise with several questions in mind. How good is the fabric? Has the garment been constructed satisfactorily? What special care, if any does it need? Broaden your shopping habita You may have your favorite stores, but don’t overlook the possibilities of good buys in other stores. Shopping around helps you recognize values when you find them.
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