subject: Easy Saver Rewards a Good Example of Membership Program With Appeal [print this page] Easy Saver Rewards a Good Example of Membership Program With Appeal
Consumers have always tried to save money when they're shopping and in recent years, programs like Easy Saver Rewards have come in very handy as people are faced with the prospect of cutting back. The thing is, as much as we might enjoy buying things and having little treats like going out to the movies or going out for dinner, the economy has really thrown a wrench in the works. If your family is down to one income from two because of layoffs, discretionary purchases are one of the first things to disappear from the monthly budget. And vacations? How about two weeks in a tent? The thing that many people don't realize is that there is an alternative to cutting everything and living exclusively off of no-name brands.
Membership and rewards programs have been around for as long as I can remember. The older versions didn't appeal to me so much -- they were restrictive and I hate shopping out of a catalogue that limits my choice. What I do love is the new wave of programs like Easysaver Rewards that count major national retailers among their partners, use the web instead of relying on catalogs and give you the opportunity to save money on everyday items, as well as big ticket splurges like vacations.
With my membership in a rewards program, I shop at major retailers and buy things that I want, not just the cheapest possible no-name versions. After all, if I can save enough money on my purchase of name brand jeans that it ends up bringing the price down to the level that someone walking in off the street would pay for a discount brand, why wouldn't I go for the ones I really want? I save money on trips to the pharmacy, filling up my car (and with gas prices skyrocketing again, don't tell me you haven't thought about that one) and even on the nice-to-haves like movie tickets and restaurant meals. I buy gift cards through my membership programs and enjoy cash back rewards. And once every few years, I take advantage of exclusive offers that let me travel to exotic vacation destinations at discounted rates.
There are many membership programs out there. So long as you stick with one of the better known ones (such as Easy saver Rewards), you will find it much easier to stretch your budget without having to slash your lifestyle. With the right program, you'll probably find you're able to enjoy a better shopping experience than ever -while saving money.
