Here are a few guides i use in shopping.said let me share.

1. WINDOW SHOP. Well window shopping helps you a lot to know the current prices of things and what is new in the market.so take your time walk around different stores/malls to look around them.

2.DONT depend on only one store/mall.maybe you rely on only one store/mall for your supply,but it's not a good way of shopping.check other malls around before finally settling for the one you feel has the right price offer.

3. ASK people.well this might be tough for some people."the HAUSAs SAYS, MAY TAMBAYA BAYA MBATA WA"[one that asks doesn't get lost].though some may exaggerate the price especially among females but some of the males no problem.but whichever way it goes. it helps you to have a benchmark on the price.

4. the NET: well this is just for you to go through the store of the manufacturers catalog and price tag.but check for the stores in your particular country.To have a price benchmark.

5. ONLINE stores/mall: well maybe you've never bought anything online before,but believe me.they help a lot in knowing the prices of products.they are many online stores/mall you can look up price from. example OLX,KONGA.or look up the price on Nairaland etc

6. know what you want: not that its when you get to the store/mall you start checking for what you want to buy,when you reach there tell them this is what i want.again for ladies its difficult,it is when they get there they look for what they want to buy.but always have a specific thing in mind

7. BARGAIN IF given the chance to: dont be shy though in large stores/mall where they put price tag on them you are not given the chance,but if given the chance try to bargain in prices.no price is too small.

Thanks. hope it helps.and please you can add yours.

Thznks for this.

Kingslaw: Thznks for this.

you are welcome.