Surfing the Sales

Ah. The sales. Unfortunately, I have no money (allowance increase and clothes allowance have not yet come into play), but I still know loads about getting bargains.

• OK, it's too late now, but if you can, go to a few shops before the sales and see what the average price of what you want is. So, if you want an MP3 player, you'll know the average price is, say, 145, so if you see one for 100, you'll know to go for it.
• Have a game plan. Don't go mindlessly into sales and hope you'll find good stuff. Have a list of stuff you need, and then find it.
• Tons of clothes shops have pre-season sales in June of July, or January or March. This would be a good time to get future clothes.
• Only buy it if you will use it. (I will NOT say if you need it. Many things are not needed, but wanted.)
• If you know your shoes and clothes size in certain shops, you won't waste time faffing around trying to find your size.
• It may not be a sale. Know the Christmas sales? (Yeah, I know, months off.) Well, most shops put up their goods by say 20% in November, then in December have 20% off the item. Once again, know the average price.
• Take advantage off the fact you're a kid, and go on a week day, when there'll be hardly anyone there.