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“To get clued in about unadvertised sales and clearance events, click on the little chat icon (available on most sites), and ask the customer service rep if there are any promos or deals being offered. They want you to shop on their site, so they’re more than happy to clue you in, or in some cases, even offer you a promo or discount just for asking! It’s so worth the extra few minutes it takes to click on the box and type in your question if it helps save you a bundle on holiday shopping!”

—Judy Woodward Bates, founder of Bargainomics.com