4 Inexpensive Shopping Sites that Won't Break Your Wallet

by Jessica Yu

​For those of us who love online shopping, we all know 
the feeling of checking the shopping cart total and closing the

tab, realizing that you wouldn’t be able to afford the items in your

cart. If you’re looking for affordable shopping sites that’ll let you

shop to your heart’s content, check out these stores!
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1. Aliexpress (http://www.aliexpress.com/)

Aliexpress is a Chinese website that sells anything that

you can think of, from vacuums and cellphones to

clothing and furniture. The prices are dirt cheap; you

can buy clothing for $3 and stationary for 50 cents.

Aliexpress is known for selling many dupes for designer

clothing and makeup as well. The shipping is always

free with no minimum amount required. However,

packages usually take many weeks to deliver because

of the lengthy process of China customs. If you’re into

good deals and can wait patiently for your items, then

this store is for you.


2. Stuff You Can Afford

(http://www.stuffyoucanafford.com/)

Stuff You Can Afford compiles quirky and interesting

items from Amazon that are all under $20. You can buy

1500 ladybugs, LED color changing faucet, or even

stink bombs. If you’re interested in an item the site will

directly take you to Amazon, where you can purchase

it. Items from Stuff You Can Afford make great gifts for

friends.


3. Jolse (http://jolse.com/)

Jolse is a Korean cosmetics website, selling a wide

variety of skincare and makeup products at an

unbelievable price. All of its products are from popular

Korean brands such as Etude House, Nature Republic,

and Tony Moly. Even if you’re not familiar with Korean

cosmetics, it is worth a try given the prices. You can

buy eyebrow pencils for $4, eyeliner for $8, and packs

of face masks for only $10! After shopping on Jolse,

looking at Sephora will be a drastic change.


4. SheIn (http://us.shein.com/)

SheIn is an online fashion store, with items similar to

Zara’s, at a fraction of the cost. Tops and blouses are

usually about $10-$20, with dresses averaging about

$20. The quality of the clothing is excellent and if you

ever in doubt, there are plenty of reviews of SheIn

online. The store frequently gives out coupons as well,

and has flash sales too.

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