Top Ten Things You Should Never Pay Full Price For

Let’s face it, nowadays everyone is looking to save a pretty penny. What about a savings-related segment for the budget-conscious viewer that shares the top 10 things they should never pay full price for and easy strategies to help them save on anything and everything from beauty products and apparel to groceries and travel?

Chief Savings Officer Julia Gaynor from Eversave.com (the leading online savings destination site for women), stopped by with a list of the top ten things you should never pay full price for.

As Chief Savings Officer at Eversave.com, Gaynor spends her time scouring the internet for the best deals and shopportunities to share with her audience. Check out her blog at Eversave.com.

The Top 10 Things You Should Never Pay Full Price For:

1. Cereal:
Popular online coupon sites like Eversave.com update their printable grocery coupons at least once per week.
Shoppers should always look to couple their coupons with in-store specials and bulk deals.

2. Children’s clothes:
Most moms are willing to sell and trade their children’s old clothes for a fraction of the original cost.
Invite the moms in your neighborhood over for a clothing swap party or find similar events taking place in your community on Craigslist or your town Web site.

3. Restaurants:
Many restaurants offer mid-week specials and kids eat free deals. Signing up for your favorite restaurant’s email list will keep you informed of offers.
Every major city hosts a “Restaurant Week” throughout the year that attracts five-star eateries. Keep your eyes peeled for advertisements.

4. Vacations:
Right now, cruises offer the best vacation deals. You can find fantastic 4-night cruises with all expenses paid for $300.
Cheapflights.com and Priceline offer bargain basement prices all of the time.
Before leaving home, do an online search for rental car coupons. Remember to apply your AAA membership information to increase the overall discount.

5. Books and Music:
Shop for used books and music at Half.com or Amazon.com.
For a more high-tech approach, use a book, CD and music-swapping sites like Swaptree.com. You’ll only pay for postage.
Libraries have and always will be FREE! Borrow books, DVDS and CDs at your leisure and return them on time to avoid unnecessary penalty fees.

6. Contact Lenses:
Don’t be tempted to buy lenses directly from your optometrist at full price!
Companies like 1-800-Contacts and Coastal Contacts provide coupons that can be applied for free-trial pairs and deals at contact lens manufacturers.

7. Toothpaste:
Toothpaste coupons can be found in the Sunday paper or online at coupon sites like Eversave.com.
Drugstores like CVS and Duane Reade offer coupons for toothpaste on the receipts that print out after your purchase. Make sure you read what’s handed to you at checkout.

8. Insurance:
Bundle your car and home policies to save money on insurance premiums.
Always ask if insurance company offers alumni or AAA member discounts.
Make the insurance carriers aware that you’re shopping around for the best quote. They may be willing to negotiate.

9. Cell Phones:
Look for rebates, online coupon codes and manufacturer’s specials.
If your current plan has or is about to expire, look for used phones and incentive plans before signing a new contract.

10. Shoes:
Zappos and Shoes.com are a shoe-in for discount footwear on the Web.
The Web site Off Broadway offers savings opportunities on your next visit every time you shop! Buy one pair of shoes at a time to take advantage of these deals.