Shoe Haul: Never Pay Full Price

I think a good tip when shopping is, never pay full price for anything. Now I totally understand there are some items that just don't go on sale, like certain electronics or items from specialty stores. But for the most part, things do go on sale, especially clothes and shoes. So, welcome to this shoe haul post as well as how to save money post.

As many of you know, normally, TOMS shoes don't go on sale. You can visit your local Nordstrom Rack, and even then they're full price. However, I bet many of you didn't know that every so often, there are codes for $5 off for TOMS from their actual website. Say what? Yup. The last few times I've seen the $5 off, there was free shipping. However, there was one time where there wasn't free shipping. Another tip, wait for free shipping!!! If you take your $5 off, but pay for shipping, it's like you saved nothing at all. Might as well have gone to the store to pick it up. And if you're someone like myself that wears TOMS on a regular basis, it doesn't hurt to grab a pair for back-up. Also, some stores have Friends and Family sales that allow discounts on TOMS. That means time to stock up?? >.>

Now, time for shoes that DO go on sale. Like these Steve Madden KStudd Flats. Originally they're $50 before tax. I was able to get them for $30 before tax. The key here is to WAIT!! And to shop around. I got these from Piperlime which offers free shipping as well as free returns.

This goes for really any type other of shoe brand. Most shoes, with maybe the exception of classics, usually end up on sale. You just have to wait it out. And waiting it out not only saves you money, it also helps you figure out how much you really want those shoes. A good place to find Steve Madden shoes but for a fraction of the price, in stores, are places like Ross, TJ Maxx and Nordstrom Rack. I've actually seen these flats, but in a different color at Ross for only $16.99. Now that is steal.

For those of you who constantly shop online. Another great way to save is by using Ebates. Ebates is a cashback website that gives you back money as you shop. You only get a certain percentage back but if you do a lot of online shopping, these savings add up. Usually it's only a few percents cashback, but there are occasions where there is double cashback. Or recently, Ebates had their I believe it was 14th birthday and there was 14% cashback. That's crazy! 14% here in San Francisco basically covers tax and then some. You might be wondering, free money? There has to be a catch. Nope, no catch. If you want to sign up, you can click here.

Now to end with a question for you guys. What are some ways you guys save money when shopping?