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1. Amazon Prime has a service dedicated to college students!
Amazon Prime as a sub section called ‘Prime Student’ for college students to receive a 6 month free trial of their services as well as cutting the subscription to the service from $100 to $50! Granted, I would suggest simply using the 6-month free trial in order to get free 2 day shipping on all of your college dorm and college supply shopping and cancelling it once you get all your goodies.
2. Clearance sections in stores are your friend!
I currently have half of my dorm room stuff all for under $100 dollars because I found gems within my nearest stores clearance section. From afar, it may seem unpromising but once you delve into the section you will unravel some beauties. Just from my clearance section at my local Citi Trends, I got my comforter, two sets of bed sheets, two sets of pillow cases, two bedside organizers, and plastic wear for when my roomie and I cook. So look out for those sections!
3. Just because it is early in the Summer, it doesn’t mean you must rush to get all of your things.
Stores like Rue 21, Wal-Mart, and online places like Amazon, will restock and keep you provided with things all the way until move in day. And places such as Rue-21 tend to have mind blowing offers that may come closer to the full blown college season that you would regret not getting your hands on because you rushed your shopping fun too soon! So, take your time. Don’t just pick stuff because you think nothing better will come. I promise you, it will! You want things you love, not that you think is okay. You have to use it for a year. Remember that!
4. A lot of stores (online too) offer discounts for having your Student ID/login. So use it!
Granted, I can’t speak for everyone as things are different everywhere. But I do know where I am from places like Office Depot offer deals for college students in order to receive money off of electronics, furniture, and school supplies. So, flash that ID or write that email down for those selected stores near you and get those discounts!
5. Normally pricey stores will have huge sales during the Summer and college season. So be on the lookout!
Referring back to Rue-21, where I am from, they continuously have deals all year round. Recently, they had a 60% sale on the whole store as well as 40% off on certain items. So that is like, a lot of money being saved for you to buy your wardrobe as well as decorations for your dorm room. It’s knocking two birds with one stone! So peep sales at your mall, your local stores, etc.
I hope these few tips will help you get the best deals, and keep your pocket full during the college shopping season!
