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# The Store Policy You Probably Haven't Heard Of

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## Video: The Store Policy You Probably Haven't Heard Of

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_Published 2016-01-13. Shopping expert Lisa Lee Freeman shares a tip that can save you money at major retailers._


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## Transcript

[ MUSIC ] Hi, I'm Lisa Lee Freeman with a quick shopping tip for even quicker savings. Here's one store policy that you might not know about, but it can be a big money saver. It's called the price match guarantee, and super easy to take advantage of at major retailers like Target, Staples, and Best Buy. Here's how it works. Before you shop, make a list of the items you wanna buy and compare prices online. You could check www. Google. com / shopping to research prices. When you get to the store, bring along your pricing research. You can print out the deals you find online or bookmark them on you phone.

Also bring along local print ads. And at the register, ask if the cashier can match the prices, if they're lower than those you found at the store. After you get home, keep an eye on prices, if they drop, you might be able to get your money back. Say you buy a stand mixer and the price drops a week later, you might be able to get the lower price by bringing your receipt back to the store, it's that simple. The Slice app actually alerts you to price drops so you can get your money back automatically. It makes it super easy. Happy shopping. [ MUSIC ]

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