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33 Basic Smart Shopping Tips by Sandy Shields Here are thirty-three basic smart shopping tips that can be used anywhere you shop. Use them to save money, and as a guide to strengthen your purchasing power. 1. Plan your spending. Avoid impulse buys. 2. Advertised items are not necessarily the cheapest. 3. Watch for unadvertised specials. 4. Remember to ask for a "raincheck" if an item is sold out. 5. To avoid crowds, do not shop after work, on paydays, or just before holidays. 6. Buy items before you run out of them. Buy at clearance, or sale price, instead of regular price when you must