How to Get the Most Out of Your Money while Boutique Shopping
Boutiques can offer many unique pieces that you just can't find at the typical department store--but they also don't have department-store prices. There are ways, however, to walk out with a few gems without breaking the bank.
Things You'll Need:
Bargaining skills
Step
1
Look in the boutique's window display to see if you like its style.
Step
2
Check the boutique's sales or clearance racks to get a general feel for how much their items originally cost and how much they're willing to discount merchandise. If the prices on the sales racks are outrageous, it may be better to walk away at this point.
Step
3
Continue looking through the sales racks if you like what you're seeing and the prices are reasonable.
Step
4
Go back to the window displays once you're done with the sales rack to see if there's anything there you'd like to try on.
Step
5
Examine the racks that also contain the display merchandise to see any complementary merchandise.
Step
6
Ask the store clerk (who oftentimes is the boutique owner) what some of the most popular items are.
Step
7
Try on any merchandise you see fit.
Step
8
Look through the jewelery and accessories selections, which are usually fairly large.
Step
9
Look through the shoe selection last, as it usually has the smallest selection.
Step
10
Pay for any merchandise you want to purchase. Obtain the boutique's card and ask the clerk if there are any upcoming sidewalk sales (which are very popular with boutiques on the weekends or at the end of seasons) and what day they typically get new merchandise in.
Step
11
Sign up for the boutique's newsletter if one is available to receive notices on upcoming sales.
Tips & Warnings
Look for any baskets that may be in the store. These usually carry discounted bags, accessories and jewelery
Examine any merchandise you wish to purchase carefully, a lot of times the clerk won't realize something has been damaged. Minor damages may be discounted if you still wish to purchase the item.
Make sure you fully understand the boutique's return policy before purchasing an item. Many boutiques will only offer exchanges within 30 days with a receipt
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Boutiques can offer many unique pieces that you just can't find at the typical department store--but they also don't have department-store prices. There are ways, however, to walk out with a few gems without breaking the bank.
Things You'll Need:
Bargaining skills
Step
1
Look in the boutique's window display to see if you like its style.
Step
2
Check the boutique's sales or clearance racks to get a general feel for how much their items originally cost and how much they're willing to discount merchandise. If the prices on the sales racks are outrageous, it may be better to walk away at this point.
Step
3
Continue looking through the sales racks if you like what you're seeing and the prices are reasonable.
Step
4
Go back to the window displays once you're done with the sales rack to see if there's anything there you'd like to try on.
Step
5
Examine the racks that also contain the display merchandise to see any complementary merchandise.
Step
6
Ask the store clerk (who oftentimes is the boutique owner) what some of the most popular items are.
Step
7
Try on any merchandise you see fit.
Step
8
Look through the jewelery and accessories selections, which are usually fairly large.
Step
9
Look through the shoe selection last, as it usually has the smallest selection.
Step
10
Pay for any merchandise you want to purchase. Obtain the boutique's card and ask the clerk if there are any upcoming sidewalk sales (which are very popular with boutiques on the weekends or at the end of seasons) and what day they typically get new merchandise in.
Step
11
Sign up for the boutique's newsletter if one is available to receive notices on upcoming sales.
Tips & Warnings
Look for any baskets that may be in the store. These usually carry discounted bags, accessories and jewelery
Examine any merchandise you wish to purchase carefully, a lot of times the clerk won't realize something has been damaged. Minor damages may be discounted if you still wish to purchase the item.
Make sure you fully understand the boutique's return policy before purchasing an item. Many boutiques will only offer exchanges within 30 days with a receipt
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