Secret Cheat Sheet to Save More When Buying Online
Unlock hidden savings on Lazada and Shopee by combining vouchers, payment promos, and app-exclusive deals. This guide reveals a real-world example of saving over ₱650 with 7 items in your cart!
🎊 If you think you’re already getting the best deals online, think again. Most people check out without maximizing their discounts, and that means you’re probably spending more than you should. Today, we're revealing the secret cheat sheet that helped us save ₱654.73 on just 7 items during a single checkout on Lazada. Here’s exactly how we did it, and how you can too.
1. Use the Lazada or Shopee App (Not Just the Website)
Always use the official Lazada or Shopee mobile app when shopping. Why?
App-exclusive vouchers
Access to LazRewards or Shopee Coins
Personalized homepage deals
Price alerts on your wishlist
Pro Tip: The app also sends out push notifications before a big sale, like 7.7 or 11.11, where prices drop significantly.
2. Collect Vouchers Before You Checkout
This is the most overlooked trick! In our recent purchase (total merchandise: ₱2,832.92), we were able to deduct:
Store Discount: -₱100.00
Voucher and Code: -₱421.38
Promo Code: -₱45.10
LazRewards Redemption: -₱0.25
That’s ₱566.73 slashed off the item prices, just by tapping “Collect” on vouchers found across:
Store pages
Homepage banners
Product listing pages
Cart interface
3. Don’t Ignore Shipping Fee Promos
Shipping fees often kill the joy of getting good deals. But here’s the trick:
Original Shipping Fee: ₱152.00
Free Shipping Voucher: -₱38.00
That’s ₱38.00 less on shipping.
4. Look for Bank or Wallet Payment Promos
Before you check out, ask:
Can I get more discount just by changing how I pay?
In our case, using GCash gave us an extra ₱50.00 off.
Lazada and Shopee regularly partner with:
GCash / Maya
BPI / BDO / UnionBank
Credit card issuers (Visa, Mastercard)
SPayLater and Buy Now Pay Later services
These promos often show up on the checkout page or within the app's voucher center.
Real Summary:
Here's what we spent and saved:
Checkout Summary
Extra Tips for Bigger Savings
Here's a quick guide to save more:
Time your checkout during flash sales (e.g., 7.7, 11.11, payday promos)
Compare prices from different sellers
Add to wishlist and wait for price drops
Stack vouchers from store + platform + bank + shipping
Use coins/rewards from previous orders
Final Thought
Shopping online doesn’t have to break the bank. With the right cheat sheet, app use, voucher stacking, and smart payment methods, you can get big savings even on small hauls. So before you hit that "Place Order" button, ask yourself:
I’m a software developer and a certified online shopper, and so I created TipidShoppingHints — a space where we can share shopping tips, great finds, helpful stories, and anything that helps us get the most out of our hard-earned money.
