If you have a checklist of household appliances you need but they’re not fitting in your budget, there are ways to shop for them. If you arrange the appliances in the order of need, there are ways to get them through different methods while saving money:
Shop during festive seasons at stores
Many appliance stores have sales during festive seasons such as Diwali, Christmas, Independence Day, New Years, etc. The prices of the same models tend to be lower during festive periods than on other days. So, if you’re not in a rush to buy certain appliances such as the latest Smart TV, you could wait for such sales that offer up to 50% or even higher discounts, saving you a lot of money.
Shop online
Online shopping is taking off all over the world today. One of the main reasons is that shopping online is much cheaper than shopping in stores. In addition, to entice customers, online shopping websites offer discounts and deals throughout the year on many products. You also have many brands and models that are available only online. If you prefer looking at the appliance first before purchase, you could do so at a store and then compare the price online. Websites also offer free delivery and installations of appliances purchased.
Purchase second hand models
Many appliances last for years, so people tend to sell them after a few years for an upgraded model. You could consider purchasing a second-hand appliance at a cheaper price. Second-hand appliances are available for purchase online and offline. There is also room for negotiation in such situations. However, to make sure that you are not being scammed, test the appliance first before making the payment. Also ask for the warranty card.
Rent appliances
If you want the best for your house but do have the budget to purchase everything right away, you could consider renting a few appliances, especially the most expensive ones where you cannot compromise on the quality or brand. For example, water purifiers. In India, tap water is not drinkable as compared to other countries. Therefore, we need water purifiers. Also, you should not compromise on the quality of a water purifier due to health concerns.
If you cannot afford a good quality purifier at the moment, you could consider getting a water purifier on rent for the time being. Prices are generally low, starting from Rs.350 per month. If you’re looking to buy one, the good quality ones cost upwards of Rs.7,000. You can also get other appliances in the same way. You can rent a washing machine, microwave, AC, furniture, and more.
Never compromise on household appliances as they are used every day and make lives simpler. They also last for many years.