Get in losers, we’re going shopping!
Afterpay Day has arrived for the second time this year, so get the Klarna app at the ready if you want to shop sales the smart way.
But with a massive sale comes great responsibility — the responsibility of nabbing the most epic of discounts on all of your favourite brands.
If you’ve already got your eye on a sneaky sound system or a $200 pair of leggings, you’re going to need some hacks to ensure that you get the best deals without losing your damn mind over it.
From receiving price drop notifications in your Klarna app to lighting a candle to manifest the perfect discount, here are five hacks to cop the best online deals.
1. Make a list of must-have items
Mate, after sitting in my apartment for the last six weeks, the list of things I want, nay need, is as long as COVID has been wreaking havoc. If you’re just like me, then you’re going to use Afterpay Day as an excuse to tick off every single item. And if there’s one thing I’ve learnt from the March frenzy, it’s to curate a list of your must-have items before you shop, therefore avoiding the chance of buying things you don’t need.
If you usually have 50 tabs open that you constantly refresh waiting for the ultimate deal, I have the perfect hack for you.
Download the Klarna app to ensure that you have the ultimate smoooth experience by helping you curate a collection of your favourite items from different stores, all on one screen. All of the sales in one place – no muss, no fuss.
2. Keep an eye out for price drop notifications
A handy little feature in the Klarna app tells you as soon as your saved items go on sale, so if you’re just sitting there minding your own damn business, completely forgetting there’s a hectic sale on, the buzz of your phone will snap you back to reality.
Go through and start saving items to your collection right now so you never miss a sale.
3. Split your payments across any retailer, interest free
The beauty of this shopping day is lots of retailers get involved – even the retailers where you don’t see the Klarna badge at the checkout.
All you have to do is create a one time card in the app (it takes two mins), so you can check out and split your purchase into four payments over six weeks, making it easier to manage your spending.
I’d say that’s a sweet, sweet deal.
4. Set a spending limit
If you’re prone to spending over your budget, it’s a good idea to set up a spending limit so you don’t succumb to overspending.
Sales are fun but they can also go south very, very quickly.
Shop smart out there, muchachos.
5. Light a candle and manifest that discount
You may or may not be a candle sorta person, but light one anyway. What’s the worst that could happen, you knock it over and burn the house down, try to claim it on insurance, get caught and go to jail for three to five years?
The chances are slim.
