Did you know that nearly 75% of online retailers offer a place to log in coupon codes at checkout? So it stands to reason that these same retailers offer coupon code discounts from time to time. A recent USA Today article by Jayne O'Donnell, Online Buyers Crack the Code on Deals, reports that a recent survey of 4,000 retail sites showed that the average online purchase was for $151, and the average savings was $29. That's significant, and well worth taking the time to search out a coupon code before making an online purchase.
The article offers these tips:
•Never make an online purchase without checking around the Net to see if a coupon code is available. Google it.
•Use Google's Froogle to comparison shop before making a purchase.
•Don't forget to factor in the cost of shipping. If free shipping is offered, factor that into your calculations as well.
•Some sites allow you to stack coupon codes. It's worth a try.