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Almost every Singaporean loves to shop! When the convenience of online shopping was introduced, sales soared higher. Online shopping can be a delightful experience however, it can cause a major financial problem.
If your closet is bursting at the seams and your debt is piling up due to online shopping, then it is time to control your shopping tendencies. Start with these simple ways:
1. DO NOT SHOP WHILE TIRED OR TIPSY
According to Psychologist Graham Jones, author of Click.ology, making buying decisions when you are tired or tipsy can lead to regretful purchases. Instead, he suggests for you to reserve the item to the cart and revisit it the next morning. Once you are mindful about your online shopping, you will be able to make better decisions.
2. AVOID CLICKBAITS
Seeing a huge banner ad of the latest IPhone is not a sign from the universe that they are meant for you, they are simply clickbaits. Clickbaits have the sole purpose to attract visitors and draw attention to a particular website. To keep you from getting tempted, clear your browser’s history and cookies or download an App that blocks advertisements.
3. UNSUBSCRIBE FROM EVERYTHING
A surefire way to cut down your online shopping tendencies is to unsubscribe from all the promotional emails. Marking them as “spam” or “trash” will not stop them, instead you must go straight to the “unsubscribe link” and follow the steps. Unsubscribe to flash sales and auction sites as these are some of the most addictive shopping sites.
4. DO NOT BE FOOLED BY FREE SHIPPING
If you saw an online shop that offers free shipping, consider the extra costs of that deal. For instance, retailers may set minimum-order rules for free shipping or they may charge you for return policies. Add up the product price plus the extra fees first before making a purchase.
5. DELETE THE SHOPPING APPS
Shopping apps are tempting for all consumers and not just the addicts! The convenience of shopping at one’s fingertips as well as swift online payments have helped increase the online shopping tendencies of many. As everything is convenient, there is only a small room for contemplation and clearer decision-making. Hence, you must delete the shopping apps from all your devices.
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