As a bronze member, you earn 1% back on your Macy’s purchases, plus a other perks. You get a surprise birthday gift, plus access to Star Money Bonus Days. Those are short promotions that offer bonus points on purchases, above your normal 1%. Every bit counts, right?<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n2. Shop a Season behind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Macy’s carries a ton of inventory, and that means big after-season sales. I once purchased a versatile and warm Calvin Klein winter coat in February for $50. The coat has served me well, too \u2014 it’s been my go-to outerwear between December and March for two years running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Go to the clearance racks first<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before you head to the regularly priced goods, hit the clearance racks. And, if you’re really ambitious, head to a Macy’s that’s outside the beaten path. The clearance rack selections are often better at Macy’s locations outside the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The trick to clearance-rack shopping is patience. Make sure you’re not in a hurry and keep looking. Assume that something in your size was put in the wrong place and do a spot check of other sizes. This attention to detail is almost always rewarded with a gem of a deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shopping clearance online is trickier, of course. You can’t try those pieces on and they’re often non-returnable due to “Final Sale” status. In that case, stick with brands you know and silhouettes you’re confident will flatter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Use the price scanner in store <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Any store with a lot of inventory will have pieces hanging on the wrong wracks. You don’t want to fall in love with a dress that you think is on sale, only to be met with a surprise at the register. Always (always!) check the price of everything before you try it on. If the price is outside your budget, return it to the rack before you walk into the dressing room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Skip the shoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Macy’s is a go-to store for deals on clothes, but I haven’t done very well in the shoe department. I usually spend too much time looking for a deal and then leave with nothing. Skip the shoe section entirely and spend your time working the sale racks or pages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Check prices online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
After you’ve picked out your favorite pieces in the store, check the prices of those items at Macys.com. If there’s a lower price online, ask at the register if they’ll honor the web price. Clearance items will be difficult to find online, but you might uncover some good savings on regularly stocked items this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Comparison shop online purchases <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Macy’s carries many popular brands<\/a> — brands that are readily available at other stores. If you find something you love online, search for that same piece in Google and Amazon. Or use Rakuten or another browser extension that does these price checks for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Since I mentioned Rakuten…For macys.com purchases, make sure you have your Rakuten extension enabled! Macy’s is fairly aggressive with its cashback promotions. I’ve regularly seen cash back<\/a> as high as 10% for Macy’s. That’s just free money in my opinion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don’t have Rakuten already, use my referral code8. Use rakuten <\/h2>\n\n\n\n