A typical man might think, “why would one need hacks for shopping?”

To answer that question, close your eyes and imagine you’re at a store in a shopping mall because it is finally time to upgrade your closet. But as soon as you walk in, you are overwhelmed by all the options you've got to choose from. Plus, the exaggerated price tags don’t really help either.

We've all been in a situation like this, which is why today we’ll be talking about how you can shop efficiently, in a way that is mindful of both your wallet and your time.

Edgars Kisuro/Pexels | It’s time you learned the ins and outs of shopping

We've listed down the best hacks for all the gentlemen out there who need help with efficient shopping, so keep reading!

1. Don't Grab A Shopping Cart

Now, one might think, what harm could a shopping cart do? Truth is, this is a technique that stores use to tempt you to spend a big amount of money on things you don't need. When you have an entire shopping cart in front of you, you’re inclined to fill it up with goods whereas if you carried all your merchandise in your hands, you'll only grab what you need before checking out.

MART PRODUCTION/Pexels | A large shopping cart means more business for the store

2. Don't Overpay

Unknowingly overpaying has become extremely frequent these days. It has been recorded that on average, $2 billion is overpaid at the hands of American consumers each year alone and most of the time, it occurs because stores wrongfully overcharge people. The wise thing to do the next time you find yourself receiving a receipt is to immediately look at it to check if the change you’ve received is the same as the number written on the receipt.

Alexander Mils/Pexels | There is nothing wrong with asking the cashier to double-check the charge if you notice that it's way off

3. Keep Tabs on Item Placement

As a matter of fact, most stores keep the most colorful items upfront so that it catches the customer’s attention and creates the impression that the establishment is a great place to shop at. Additionally, discounted products and essentials will be placed at the back of the store with flashy items displayed in the middle to tempt you into getting more than what you came for. Do not fall for this tactic, gentlemen.

So that’s it! Don’t be tricked into breaking the bank the next time you step into a store for a quick grocery run.