Back To School: Is It More Advantageous To Buy Material Online?

Expert lists advantages of buying school supplies online

The school year is about to begin and, along with it, the hefty lists of school supplies. The parents' concern is huge, after all, after the end of the year expenses, now comes the taxes (IPTU, IPVA etc.) and the list of school supplies always weighs a lot.

Research carried out by Procon-SP points out that, in 2022, there was a cost increase of more than 15% in school items, compared to the previous year. In this way, knowing how to save on purchases of items in 2023 is essential.

“The main tip for the consumer is to do a lot of research, as this type of product tends to have a lot of price variation”, recommends Rodrigo Garcia, executive director of Petina Soluções Digitais . 

One of the alternatives to save on the purchase of school supplies is to research and purchase products on marketplaces.

Ease of price search

Doing a good search on the marketplace can make life a lot easier for parents, who don't have to go from store to store. With just one click, you can view a wide variety of options for the same product and compare prices to find what best fits your budget. 

“There are tools. that facilitate the comparison of values. such as Google Shopping . This search must be done with at least three other portals, so that it is possible to find a good deal,'' says Garcia.

Escape from crowded stationery stores

Queues, queues and more queues. Facing a physical stationery store to buy school supplies at this time is not easy. 

“The main point of marketplaces is practicality. Not having to face queues and crowded stores contributes to the customer's shopping experience, who can choose items calmly'', explains the expert.

Differentiated cost-benefit

In some marketplaces, it is possible to acquire discount coupons based on the number of negotiations that take place during the year. With this, it is possible to use them to achieve a reduction in the final value of your purchases. 

“Mercado Livre, for example. makes it possible to unlock several benefits. based on the number of items you purchase over time. Gaining free shipping or a discount on the desired product is excellent, so I recommend that you carry out negotiations over the internet. In addition to not having to leave the house and spend money on transport, the customer can save time and save money in several ways", advises the executive director.  

Avoid unnecessary expenses

If you choose to do your shopping in a physical store and the children want to go along to choose the material, you can be sure that you will end up spending more. 

“By shopping on marketplaces. you don't spend on unnecessary things. you only buy what is really needed for the school year. It is possible to filter in the application itself for cheaper items that are indispensable”, concludes Garcia.