E-commerce has been characterized by offering users ways to save through the discounts or promotions they launch in certain periods, which benefit their customers and companies. Online shopping has become a great alternative for Colombian consumers. And no wonder digital commerce brings a series of benefits for them, such as avoiding having to travel from one place to another, the possibility of acquiring products or services they cannot find in the national market, and promotions, the latter playing an important role.

How To Find The Best Deals?

Although the promotions are usually very attractive, the user must be astute when entering an online store and recognizing whether that discount is the best.

  • Shop window:the first step to saving when buying online is to find the right store. Thousands of stores specialize in technology, fashion, furniture, home, travel, etc.. Still, the largest or best-known ones, such as Linio, AliExpress, and Amazon, have the best offers. In addition, these stores also have special sales throughout the year for anniversaries, new releases, etc.
  • Compare:one of the great advantages of shopping online is that you only need to open a new tab in the browser to visit a store. This allows you to visit many stores in a few minutes until you find the product you want at the best price. In addition, some applications and websites consolidate the different offers on the market, such as Picodi, Ofertia.com.co, Kayak, Extrategia, and Mercadoni.
  • Wait:Something very popular among physical stores that have moved to e-commerce is inflating prices to make discounts more attractive. In online stores, it occurs most noticeably in the weeks preceding a major event such as Black Friday, Cyber ​​Monday, Hot Sale, etc. That’s why, if there are any big events on the calendar in the coming days, it’s best to wait. These events are the best dates to buy online and are often supervised by official institutions or associations that ensure the well-being of consumers.
  • Coupon:When purchasing online, nothing is better than using a promotional code or discount coupon. Additionally, and in most stores, it is possible to combine them to enjoy even more benefits. These can be obtained on social networks, by subscribing to the newsletter of your favorite stores, or on coupon platforms such as Picodi.
  • Pay:this point is a kind of extension of the first and fourth points. How purchases are canceled has become a very important factor when saving. Banks, cards, and payment services constantly partner with online stores, restaurants, travel agencies, and more to offer exclusive benefits to their customers. These can translate into promotional codes, payments in interest-free installments, free shipping, and other additional benefits.