Discount coupons are quite popular in the United States – not just for retails stores but also for online shopping. This discount culture is something very practiced by the most diverse establishments – big supermarket chains, pharmacies, department stores, fast fashion and famous brands usually offer coupons. And nothing better than to take advantage of this – and get a good discount and save even more on your purchases in New York, right? I see this topic raises many questions – so I decided to make a mini-guide with several tips to help you.
– Use apps – the most practical way to search for discount coupons is by using an app! Today, there are several options of apps. You download the app on your phone and search for coupons according to the store / brand. The most famous are Retail Me Not and Snip Snap. The first one has a website, and you can search the coupons there too. It’s super organized! If you look for “coupons” in the App Store or the Play Store you will also find a lot of apps, but I believe that the coupons do not change much.
– Google it! – If you’re looking for a coupon for a specific brand, I suggest, in addition to searching through apps, you should also search on Google. You can either search for “brand name + coupons” – believe me, you will get many results.
– Newsletter – another great tip to get special discounts is to sign up on the website of the brands you like – to subscribe to the newsletter. The stores usually send special deals and sometimes even exclusive offers. Do you want an example? If you sign up on Harmon website you get $5 off for your first purchase (at the store or online). Another example? Kate Spade has sales frequently – by signing up for the newsletter you get discounts and you also know when are the Surprise Sales, a special sale that gives up to 75% discount.
– Coupons at outlets – you can use discount coupons at the outlets too. When you arrive at Jersey Gardens, you will see the Concierge Desk. If you are not American and you show your passport, you can get a discounts book. Otherwise, you will pay $5 for the book. For Woodbury, you should join the Vip Club, to enjoy member benefits such as exclusive online coupons, voucher for a free savings passport and more.
– Don’t forget discounts websites – Groupon can be a great source of deals too! There are several special discounts for services, hotels and even restaurants. It is good to explore the website and check out the offers available for your travel period. Another great website to search for deals is GoldStar! It has several discounts for concerts, exhibitions, sporting events, plays, musicals …
– Check out the rules of each coupon – you always have to check two very important details on the discount coupons. The first is the expiration date: coupons always have an expiration date, which is until when that offer is valid. You also need to check the coupon rules: where is it valid (online or retail store?), If there is minimum purchase value, if it can be used for discount on all products. Oh, and the same goes for Groupon and GoldStar, okay?
– Don’t look for coupons in advance – as mentioned in the previous topic, discount coupons have expiration dates. So, if your trip is three months from now, it’s waste of time searching for coupons right now. I would say ideally to start searching for coupons a couple of weeks before your boarding.
Laura Peruchi is a Brazilian blogger, author, and entrepreneur. She has lived in Manhattan with her husband since 2014. Since then, she has shared on her blog varied content about the Big Apple. From travel tips, including unusual things to do, shopping tips, etiquette, restaurants, and a lot more, her blog has become a reference in Portuguese (also available in English) for anyone planning a trip to New York City.
