As the numbers of condo in the Philippines increase, it does not become a surprise to see a condo dweller in every part of your neighborhood. Condos in urban settings are common all over the metropolis. Of course, around the metropolis, one thing is clearly visible—the presence of leading retail stores.
When it comes to getting the most out of your condo shopping experiences, there is no single strategy that fits all. Creatively and efficiently strategizing your shopping experiences maximizes the benefits you’ll get from doing your neighborhood shopping.
A body massage to relax you
Of course, it is perfectly understandable that living in a condominium sometimes gives you the hassle of having to deal with condo admin or developer issues. On top of this, the daily budgeting you do just adds to your aches and pains! To get energized in doing your neighborhood shopping, get a full body massage before embarking on a shopping trip. You will be amazed to feel the much-needed energy after getting a body massage. Additionally, a body massage strengthens your back and legs, helping you keep your energy for hours in time for a long shopping journey.
Get the most out of the shopping hours
Living in a condo gives you the advantage of being able to access your favorite grocery store within walking distance. This privilege allows you to avoid the rush when traveling to your nearby store. Take advantage of this privilege by going on shopping trips during store hours. Take care of the things you need to do when your nearby store is closed. By doing this, you won’t have to waste many shopping trips, going back and forth to the store. Going on a single shopping trip in a day saves you from the exhaustion, and of course, from useless efforts.
Dining out after shopping
Dining out in a nice restaurant after a shopping trip makes you eager for your next shopping spree to come around. However, it is perfectly understandable that household financial management woes make you worry if you’ll have enough money for dining out after going shopping. Fret no more, as you dine in affordable restaurants that still let you enjoy having a delicious and sumptuous meal. You may want to balance your shopping and dining expenses to make sure you don’t run out of cash.
Prepare your shopping checklist in advance
Get the value out of your shopping trip by preparing your checklist well in advance before your trip. Make a checklist of all your needed essentials in your condo, including those of your condo bathroom. Doing this lets you avoid forgetting some stuff you may need to get once you are already doing your shopping.
Optimize communication
Develop and maintain open communication with store personnel to optimize your shopping experience. Store personnel may just give you great shopping tips you may be missing. Some store clerks may just be around to fill you in on the new air freshener scent that has just come out of the market you may not be aware of.
Discount offers for bulk shopping
When planning your bulk shopping trips, time your trips with seasonal discount offers at your favorite store. Doing bulk shopping in time for seasonal discount offers the best opportunity for choosing the best condo cookware and other appliances. Most of the best household accessories, including cookware, are most likely on sale at the cheapest prices possible during a seasonal discount.
A personalized relationship with your retailer
If there are essentials of condo lifestyle, there are also essentials of a great shopping experience. One of these essentials is being able to create a rapport with your retailer or store personnel. Have you ever wondered how it would feel like to come in at a store, knowing you’ll have friendly talks while you shop? Having friendly conversations with store personnel makes you feel welcomed, invigorating you to have shopping experience at its optimal best.
Be extra cautious on prices
One of the most basic essentials of a condo budgeting basic checklist is being sensitive on prices that you’ll get. Don’t be an impulsive buyer. Take time to canvas prices at different stores, if you feel your favorite store charges unreasonably high prices for your favorite grocery products. Don’t be hesitant to patronize the store which offers reasonable prices according to your customized needs.
Try out new products
Don’t be afraid to try out buying unique stuff at your favorite grocery store. Shopping gets boring when you constantly buy the usual stuff. Try getting a pack of salsa flavored chips, even if the flavor sounds new to you. Make sure, though, you have calculated your budget well before buying if the unique grocery product is a bit costly for you.
Clean stores do make some differences
Even if you’re on a budget when buying stuff at a grocery store, you’d still want to enjoy your shopping environment by shopping at clean stores. Avoid stores that do not maintain proper cleanliness, so as to avoid ruining your shopping mood. Clean stores with reasonable prices, like Puregold, are easily accessible in many condo neighborhoods.
Double check for return and exchange policies
One of the stuff you must know when buying your groceries is if your favorite store provides a return and exchange policy or not. There are times when you buy the wrong stuff. During these instances, you can’t avoid having to return or exchange the products you bought. You would not want your money and products bought wasted if you continuously patronize stores with no return and exchange policy.
Music gets you in the mood
To get you in a more enticing mood for shopping, shop at stores that play good music. Or, better yet, bring an MP3 gadget to listen to your favorite music while shopping. You will be amazed at how soft or rock and roll tunes energize and motivate you to walk around and do your shopping.
A good parking space relieves the worries
Parking your car at a safe place enables you to enjoy your shopping trip without the worries of towing problems. If possible, arrive a little earlier at your favorite store to make sure you get a good parking space where your car won’t be towed. You won’t want to pay high towing fees, and lose your car at the same time.
Make use of verified payment platforms
Paying by credit card lets you have a more efficient budget plan for your grocery shopping. If possible, get a credit card subscription with a bank that offers low installment interest rates. Take caution, though, in verifying the payment platforms of your favorite store to avoid credit card frauds.
Get your rewards from a loyalty card
As a frequent shopper at your favorite store, pamper yourself by redeeming the rewards for every peso spent in each of your shopping trip. Avail of a loyalty card if possible, from your favorite store. Get a free cup of coffee from your store’s partner restaurant in your next visit as your shopping points accumulate.
Shopping can be a hassle-free experience, depending on your determination and initiative to make it so. Learn from previous mistakes, and avoid them in your succeeding shopping trips. Don’t let financial woes get to you by making them destroy your shopping experiences. Instead, bask in the positive side of things your shopping encounters can bring to you.
