Back to school – 4 tips to save money on your school supplies list
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Saving money on your school supplies list may require a bit of flexibility, patience and time, but it's worth it!
IPVA, ok. Property tax, ok. Credit card bill, ok. Children's school supply list...
We know you haven't forgotten your children's school supplies list, you're just waiting for the best time to buy and save.
I'm sorry to inform you, but the best time has passed!
If you didn't buy the material at a time of low demand, when it's easier to find lower prices, don't worry!
In today's article you will find some tips for save on your school supply list.
So, be sure to check it out!
1. How can you save money on your school supply list by recycling and reusing items from last year?
Unfortunately, the school supply list could be up to 30% more expensive this year, according to information from the CEO of ABFIAE (Brazilian Association of Manufacturers and Importers of School Supplies).
In fact, imported school pencils can be up to 50% more expensive, thanks to the Government's dumping tariff surcharge on this item.
Therefore, it is essential to seek ways to save on the school supply list.
Two mistakes we make when it comes to school supplies are: buying too much and thinking that last year's items won't be useful for the following year.
This is a mistake and only encourages unnecessary consumption and waste.
Therefore, the first tip is to recycle items from the last school year.
For example, if you have a lot of blank notebook pages left over, you can make a binder.
It's a simple process and with a little creativity, the result is great!
In that link, you can watch a video that will help you with this process.
You can also give your pencil case a new look with paint and stickers. You can also find videos on YouTube that can help you with this.
2. Buy in bulk
A great way to save money on this list is to buy in bulk. However, to get the most out of it, it's best to find people to split the bill and materials with.
So, arrange to go shopping with friends and family, so you can buy in bulk, share the items and the expenses.
It will certainly be beneficial for everyone.
3. Online shopping
Among the many advantages of buying online, we can highlight the possibility of finding items with more attractive prices.
In fact, purchasing imported items is a great solution, however, you need to buy from reliable websites and check how long it will take for the product to arrive at your home.
Among the websites to buy school supplies at great prices, we can highlight, for example:
- Free Market;
- Shopee;
- American Stores.
4. How to save money on your school supply list by buying used items
Yes, this is valid. However, it does not mean that you will buy old or poorly maintained items. That is not the case!
You can buy great used products and save a lot of money. For example, you can save money when buying used books.
There are even fairs where you can exchange or buy books at a lower price, even online.
However, when purchasing used items online, it is always a good idea to be very cautious.
There are many other ways to save on your school supply list that you can still adopt, for example:
- Do not take children with you when buying school supplies;
- Do your shopping at the end of the school year, not at the beginning;
- Haggle and search for stores that offer discounts and sale items;
- Spread your purchases out throughout the year.
To avoid any hassles when buying school supplies, you can plan ahead throughout the year.
Since these are items that you know you will need to buy, save money for them throughout the year or buy them little by little.
Out of season, you can find these items cheaper.
Finally, be sure to check out the best sites to sell airline miles and get some extra money to buy your child's school supplies.
