5 Smart Apps For Online Shopping

Online shopping has been the big thing for years, but are you really getting as much bang from your buck as you think you are?

With just a couple of simple tricks, you could make huge savings on the stuff you were already going to buy — from apparel to entire holidays!

CASHREWARDS

Earning cash back for simply making everyday online purchases sounds too good to be true, right? Well, that’s exactly what’s on offer through CASHREWARDS, Australia’s largest and most trusted cash back app that provides actual cash back on purchases you make through your favourite stores.

On this app you can shop everything from apparel and fine dining to hotel bookings and airfares.

Not only can you receive money back on your shopping, you can even rack up higher discounts with the apps shopping deals, offers, vouchers and promo codes from brands such as The Iconic, David Jones, ASOS and Net A Porter.

Sweep

Remember when the Pokémon GO craze swept the world a few years ago? Well, imagine if instead of catching imaginary creatures, you were nabbing great deals all around your neighbourhood. That’s the basic premise of Sweep, an augmented reality app that turns smart shopping into a game.

By using your location, Sweep offers personalised details on everything from nearby sales to cheap eats. It’s a great way to give a bit of direction to a lazy shopping sojourn.

Etsy

If you’re looking for something unique that isn’t straight off the rack, you should try Etsy. The Esty app easily lets you explore a global marketplace of independent creators from across the world. It’s a haven for unique handmade, vintage, and creative goods.

The app features curated collections of inspiring gifts for everybody and is especially handy for pursuing unique wedding ideas or handmade jewellery. Personalised recommendations for stylish jewellery, art, clothing, and furniture will also help you find exactly what you need (or really, really want). Join the 29+ million members around the world and get something that’s truly special.

LIKEtoKNOW.it

If you’ve ever been scrolling through your favourite influencers on Instagram and seen an outfit that you just have to have, the LIKEtoKNOW.it app is for you. You can get in-depth details about any garment in an image sent straight to your inbox just by taking a screenshot. It’s really that simple!

You can also shop directly through the app, which creates a shoppable feed from the influencer accounts you follow or use the search function to track a specific item down.

Price Me

Price Me is a new shopping comparison service in Australia. On PriceMe you’ll find a broad range of products from Australia’s top online shops. Save time and money by comparing prices and products, reading reviews and shopping online for deals and discounts with ease. Best of all, it’s free for Australian consumers.

PriceMe only lists qualified and reliable, trustworthy retailers and the price and product information displayed is all provided directly by merchants. PriceMe is an independent company whose mission statement is to provide Australian shoppers with a fair comparison of prices and products. Give it a whirl and see what deals you can conjure up!

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