Payday Spending Tips: How to Make Your Rands Go Further this Month
Every month-end, when that much-needed salary or payment arrives in your account, there’s the desire to pick up the things you need (and want). But before the spending begins (and those pesky debit orders ruin your fun), there are a few ways to make sure you get the most bang for your buck every payday, and make your money go a whole lot further.
Keep an eye on specials
It’s obvious, but knowing how and where to find the best specials can save you a lot in the long run. Identify retailers who have the product you’re looking for in advance, so that you don’t make an impulse decision or panic when the time comes. Take some time before payday to research where the best price is, and even use price-monitoring tools (they’re incredibly handy) to keep up to date with any discounts or price-changes throughout the month. They’re often in the form of apps or Google Chrome extensions, which makes using them simple.
Embrace deals from around the world, not just local ones
Gone are the days when anything from overseas is considerably more expensive. With high import duties, many items in South Africa are notably overpriced in order to compensate for the shipping and tariffs (especially when it comes to tech). Add in the fact that many international retailers have some pretty massive specials, and you’ve got a recipe to save some cash while picking up some awesome items.
But you’re probably wondering, even if you find a great deal on something you’ve been searching for, how do you get it to SA given that many stores don’t even offer international shipping? There’s an answer.
Postbox Courier is a globe-spanning, but proudly South African, courier service which not only opens the door to stores in the US, UK, and more that usually don’t ship to SA, but also allows you to bundle orders together, saving you on having to individually ship multiple items.
Use parcel forwarding to consolidate orders
The trick to saving money on multiple orders is to look at consolidation options. While not many retailers will offer it, parcel-forwarding companies such as Postbox Courier allow you to consolidate or combine multiple orders from multiple retailers into one larger package, often saving you time, money, and the hassle of paying for several shipping costs.
For example, if you picked up some items from Amazon US, Asos, and that rare goodie from that niche store in New York City, Postbox Courier will help combine all your orders into one package for a cheaper overall shipping cost to SA.
Get a US/UK shipping address for free
You don’t have to be a citizen to get a UK or US address. A UK or US shipping address is accessible for everyone thanks to parcel forwarding services. The best way to do it is by finding a mail or package forwarder, such as Postbox Courier, that gives you a UK or US-based address. With these addresses for shipping, you can use this address to purchase items from English, Welsh, American or other international stores and have them sent to the address. The package forwarder will take care of the rest.
Once your package is sent to your new address, the forwarding company will send your items to you by reshipping them worldwide. 
To find out more about Postbox Courier and just how easy the service is to use, visit the Postbox Courier website here.