[1]Photograph Credit: Groupon
As the cooler air wafts through my home, I have been feeling more energized as I complete some of those maintenance items around the house. Besides the seasonal yard work, my house needs to be pressure washed. Thankfully, Groupon [2], one of my favorite daily deal sites, recently offered a great deal on pressure washing from a local company.
Instead of paying the usual $250 price, I purchased a Groupon voucher for $129! This awesome deal was offered at 53% off the company’s regular price!
Using daily deal sites to purchase items our family needs helps stretch our dollars. Though the deals are daily, I only purchase items we need, will use, or will give as gifts to others.
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As you view deals that are 50-90% off the regular price, be sure to read the fine print. I always check the location, expiration date, and restrictions. If I find these guidelines doable, then I will consider purchasing.
I routinely bypass great sales to stay within my budget. For me, purchasing a great deal only to go over budget is not worth the thrill of the deal. As I evaluate the daily deals from sites like Groupon [2] and LivingSocial [5], I ask myself these questions:
- Does the recipient need this voucher?
- Would the recipient use the voucher?
- Would the recipient love the voucher?
- Do I have room in my budget for this purchase?
- Do I want to spend money on this voucher?
There have been deals that I have foregone just because I did not want to spend any money. The recipient would have used and loved the voucher, and I had the available funds. But at that time, I chose not to spend the money. Looking back, I have no regrets. Deals come and go, and I have lots of opportunities to stretch our dollars.
On those days when I find awesome deals that we need, I enjoy snagging them at a deep discount. Daily deal sites, like Groupon [1], help save money, energy, and time. Whether you are looking for restaurants [6], family activities, or pressure washing, continue using time wisely as you stretch your dollars.
Question: What additional questions do you consider before making a purchase? Please add your answer to the comments.