8/27/2008

Cut Your Footwear Bills


It seems only natural that many of us like to cut down on our household bills when ever we get the opportunity. So why is it that so many consumers continue to pay more than they need to for shoes?

This may not even be something that you have considered - it's clear that the cost of footwear is not top of the spending agenda for most people. If it were then we would expect to see buyers seeking out bargains and getting real value for money.

Unfortunately, there seems to be a preference for making a quick buy, rather than looking for the best purchase. This is strange, since shoes are not particularly cheap to buy.

Given that they do represent quite an expense, it might be expected that we'd spend some time investigating our options before making the best possible buy. The reality is, however, that this is simply not happening.

Millions of shoppers continue to visit traditional shoe shops and decide to pick out a new pair of shoes from those on display. Then, with the help of the shop assistant, they try them on and take them home.

Does this sound familiar? For many people this is the standard way of buying footwear. Why is it that we are not stopping to consider the fact that high street shoe stores actually carry a fairly limited range of shoe options.

Wouldn't it be better if we spent some time looking around to see if there are some nicer options elsewhere? That's before we even come to mention the issue of price. How many of us take the time to look at how prices compare from one store to the next?

If you really want to get a better deal on your next pair of shoes then your best move would be to shop online. By doing so, you can compare prices quickly and easily.

You'll also have access to a far greater range of shoes and be able to take advantage of new, flexible returns policies that remove many of the advantages that traditional stores might have been seen to hold.

If you don't shop online for your shoes then you're probably paying more than you should be. It doesn't make sense to waste money that could be better spent elsewhere.

Take advantage of internet deals and look to reduce your bills.

By: Keith Barrett

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