8 tips to help you come out a winner this Afterpay Day.
8 tips to help you come out a winner this Afterpay Day.
We like to think of ourselves as your shopping sidekick when it comes to taking on the Afterpay Day sales. The Robin to your Batman, or the Luigi to your Mario. You get the idea.
The point is, would a good shopping sidekick let you run into the biggest shopping event of the year with no tips and tricks? We think not. So we’ve come up with 7 ways to help you master the art of Afterpay Day shopping and get the best out of the sales. Otherwise, it would be like going grocery shopping while hungry.
A list is your best friend.
While it’s not quite as good as having a personal shopping assistant, a list of pre-prepared must-have items is still mighty helpful when taking a deep-dive into sales shopping. Fortunately, the Afterpay app has all you need to organise your picks so you know exactly what you want and where to get it. Simply go to the Favourites feature in the app to coordinate your personalised wishlist by saving products and stores.
For those extra-organised folk, you can even categorise your lists, such as, a ‘Home List,’ ‘Beauty Faves,’ ‘Present Picks.’ This can also help to combat those impulse buys, which can be great, but only if you’re still going to love it down the track. Remember, top of the list means top priority.
Discovery time.
Before you jump into Afterpay Day, why not give yourself some time to discover new brands? We don’t joke when we say there are thousands of brands participating in Afterpay Day, so it’s the perfect time to expand your shopping horizons.
You can find plenty of unique products by small businesses by hitting up our ‘Support Small’ category on the app or website. If you’re working towards being a more conscious consumer, head to our ‘Ethical Fashion’ or ‘Brands That Give Back’ categories to show some love to brands going that extra mile to make a positive impact.
The early bird gets the worm.
Getting in early is the best approach to avoid disappointment. This applies to whether you know exactly what you’re looking for, or if you’re hoping to find a hidden gem. Do your pre-shopping prep. Set an alarm (that means two alarms for the oversleepers, you know who you are).
If what you’re looking for is hot-topic right now, this step is absolutely not to be missed. Rise and shine… and by shine, we mean shop.
Stock up on the essentials.
This is a big one for our skincare fanatics. Check your moisturisers, serums, cleansers – the lot – and see what needs a replenish. For the beauty shoppers, if you’ve read the ‘Our Top Picks This Afterpay Day’ article, then you’ve probably seen some of the deals going on at the likes of Sephora and Morphe – so it’s the perfect time to stock up your holy grail products.
Did your favourite powder just hit the pan? You know what to do.
Keep tabs on your favourite brands.
When trying to stay ahead of the game, you want to have all your bases covered. That includes social media. Your Instagram may get slightly flooded with Afterpay Day posts and advertisements from brands, so we recommend turning notifications on for your favourite brands to avoid missing their posts.
You’ll be the first to know about their offers and any potential new product drops.
Know your budget.
We hate to use the b-word when heading into Afterpay Day, but it’s always a good idea to know how much you want to spend first. It can be hard not to get hypnotised by a bright banner screaming ‘SALE’. Go back to tip one, know what you want first and foremost – then decide on splurges afterwards.
This is where the Favourites feature in the Afterpay app has your back once again, for it can tally up the total cost of your saved items before the discounts are applied. While we support the treat yourself attitude, we also want you to feel good about all your purchases.
Let us help you decide.
If all else fails and you still don't know where to start with so many amazing deals around, let the game decide for you. The first three words you spot – buy them.
Look ahead.
Trends are tempting, but they can also be fleeting. So, to avoid buying something that’s likely going to end up in the back of your closet in 6 months' time, only to collect dust until you finally admit that it’s better off in the donation pile, know your style and do a quick bit of research to see what’s holding up season-to-season. To get the most bang for your buck, it helps to shop staples.
On that note, if you do want to take some risks this time around (perhaps that zebra print set has been calling to you more than usual), it doesn’t hurt to check the returns policy just in case you find it’s not quite as right as you thought.
Your training is now complete, mighty shopper. Though, if ever you find yourself a little all over the shop, or in most cases – the site – you can always come back to us for a refresh. Set your alarms, keep your list close, tabs open, shopping carts at the ready, and Afterpay Day is yours.
