Getting a good value for money is one thing. Getting the best bang for the buck is another.
People call me a savvy shopper for a few reasons – I can spot a great deal, and if that deal isn’t available, I can’t hunt for it. I don’t do it alone. I take the help of software and a reliable Wi-Fi connection to do so.
That software is a very basic one, and it’s actually a Chrome extension. And for Wi-Fi, I use an Optimum connection, mainly because it offers affordable but fast internet. Perfectly balanced, as all things should be.
They can notify me whenever the price drops for a certain product I am looking for or if there are coupons available for that item. Helpful Chrome extensions automatically apply those coupons to further reduce the price.
Well, what are those extensions that you can install in your browser? Let me name them along with their brief overview.
SwagButton
Do you know about the survey and reward site Swagbucks? No? Let me explain. It is basically a fan favorite site that rewards its fans after they complete a survey. Now, you must be wondering how this extension helps you with shopping?
The survey and reward are one thing, but this Chrome extension will help you save money by crawling the web to hunt for available coupons and discount codes. And that is exactly how it helps. I literally saved $50 on a DJI Mini drone with a discount code that was being offered by a YouTuber who posted content related to aerial photography.
On top of that, if you are not able to find any discounts, you can still save some money with cashback rewards. This happens if the site you are shopping on is collaborating with Swagbucks.
Even if you can’t find anything, the extension will notify you of any available survey rewards for the site you are visiting.
So, keep it on, wait, and check for the rewards when they are available.
Rakuten
This is another great choice if you want to skip the fuss of surveys and other stuff and get straight to the savings. You might already know about this from the name Ebates, which was later changed to Rakuten.
Like Swagbucks, it searches for the discount codes and coupons available and automatically applies them at checkout.
One of the best things I love about this extension is its simplicity. It is very easy to use. Just install it in your Chromium browser, and with just one click (if a discount is available), you will save your hard-earned bucks.
Also, if you don’t use Chrome, you always have the liberty to choose between Firefox, Safari, or even Edge.
All of these extensions serve more or less the same purpose. However, I suggest you install these extensions right away.
Capital One
Capital One offers two main browser extensions: Capital One Shopping for saving money and earning rewards on purchases, and Eno for secure online payments and account management.
Capital One Shopping automatically finds coupons, compares prices, and offers rewards in the form of gift card credits, while Eno protects your financial information by providing unique, merchant-specific virtual card numbers, monitoring spending, and alerting you to unusual activity.
I suggest you install both of them because they will work best together to compare the pricing and save you money.
Like Rakuten and Swagbutton, it works on almost all the major browsers people commonly use. If you don’t use your PC a lot and want something that can work on your mobile phone, you’ve got it. It is available as a mobile app as well.
The Camelizer
If you like doing things manually, this is the extension that you should install.
The Camelizer is a free browser extension for CamelCamelCamel.com, an Amazon price tracking website. It will allow you as a user to view historical pricing data and set price-drop alerts directly on Amazon product pages without needing to visit the main website.
This is perfect for those who prefer to shop on Amazon (the all-time reliable website for buying goods). Just install it on your browser, and you will have historical data of the product. Just analyze the data and hop on the shopping cart when you know it is at its lowest.
People generally underrate this website because it doesn’t offer anything other than price data, but believe me, there are many products, especially the great ones, that don’t have discount codes. So, you will be good with price tracking, and when they go on sale, especially during the sales season.
Well, that is for Chrome extensions. Now, you need to fasten your seatbelt and strategize your shopping spree. Last but not least, don’t be abrupt while making decisions.
