7 Ways to Cut Shopping-Related Expenses

HI!

I`ve found rather interesting info about shopping! So, if you are going to go shopping, first read the text below!

1. Check shipping costs when buying through the internet. Most online shoppers only compare the prices of the products they need to buy without considering shipping expenses. Add shipping costs to the purchase price before comparing.2. Pay off credit card bills and subscription dues on time to avoid interest charges or penalties. Stick to low-interest charging accounts so that if you ever miss payments, penalties will not be too high.3. Shop around before making a final purchase. As a practice, make sure to visit at least 5 stores. List down the offered product features, prices and promotional discounts, if any. Avoid impulse buying, no matter how attractive an offer seems to be.4. Purchase energy-efficient appliances, even if they cost a bit higher than regular ones. In the long run, you will be able to save more.

5. Identify your needs before buying. Do not be swayed to buy a multi-functional printer if all you need is a machine for printing. If you need a printer, scanner, fax machine and copier, though, an all-in-one equipment will cost less than 4 different machines.

6. Greet friends by sending electronic cards or emails. If you need to send a printed card, try making one yourself. It’s cheaper and more personal. Your recipient will most probably better appreciate something you made than something you simply bought.

7. Look for discount coupons and coupon codes before shopping. There are several coupon sites that offer downloadable coupons. Also be watchful of ads on sidebars; some offer discounts that are good for only a limited period of time.

Board to consider second Internet cafe

Hey! The new Internet cafe is going to be opened!

The Wilson Board of Adjustment will consider its second special use permit this year for an Internet-based cafe tonight.

Richard Phillips, of Clemmons, is asking for the permit to operate the business from 1301 Ward Blvd., in the Boulevard Plaza. The cafe will allow customers to purchase time on computers for Internet access, e-mail and sweepstakes. They would also have access to fax, printing and copy services. The business is similar to another, Fish the Net Internet Cafe, at 1700 Raleigh Road Parkway, which received a permit to open in April.

“I think it’s a new type of enterprise that’s going in around the state,” said Kathy Garner, a planner for the city of Wilson.

Also during the meeting, the board will consider: –A variance request to reduce the street frontage landscape buffer at 2410 Montgomery Drive.

–A special use permit for the operation of a chemical storage and distribution facility at 2905 Yukon Road.

The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.