Ten Tips to Help Savvy 'Old Romantics' Cut the Cost of Valentine's Day

LONDON, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Is it possible to have a romantic and memorable Valentine's Day on a budget? Recent VAT increases, spiralling fuel costs and impending interest rate increases have many consumers watching their pennies. PriceGrabber.co.uk®, a part of Experian, announces its list of smart shopping techniques that can help shoppers woo their significant others without emptying their pocketbooks this Valentine's Day.  

• Don't overpay to say it with flowers — Avoid overpriced roses and choose a different type of flower for a Valentine's Day bouquet this year. Tulips or lily's can be just as beautiful but less costly.
• Cut the cost of chocolates — Take the time to make chocolate-covered strawberries at home, instead of buying gourmet chocolate champagne truffles.
• Comparison-shop — Shop for Valentine's Day gifts like perfume, aftershave and chocolates on comparison-shopping site likes PriceGrabber.co.uk. These sites can help save consumers an average of 20 percent to 30 percent.
• Get creative with cards — Make your own Valentine's Day card, or use a free e-card website to tell that special someone how much you care.
• Bring gourmet home — Cook Valentine's Day dinner at home. A few candles and a good bottle of wine can make the evening especially romantic without crowds and inflated restaurant prices.
• Set a price alert — PriceGrabber.co.uk allows consumers to set a price alert that sends them an email notification when the item drops to their desired price. This is especially helpful for big-ticket Valentine's Day gifts like electronics.  
• Check for coupons online — PriceGrabber's coupon category helps shoppers find increased discounts on their favourite Valentine's Day gifts by allowing them to search coupons by category.
• Create a photo book — Make a personalised photo book of favourite photos for that special someone.

About PriceGrabber.co.uk

PriceGrabber.co.uk, a part of Experian, is a leading online shopping site where savvy shoppers can instantly find and compare millions of unique products and services across 20 categories with thousands of merchants. Compare products side by side to find the right retailers at the best prices within popular categories, such as Digital Cameras, Electronics, Computers, Clothing, Books, TVs and more. PriceGrabber.co.uk provides shoppers with the right product from the right merchant at the best price anytime, anywhere. Visit us at http://www.pricegrabber.co.uk.

About Experian

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SOURCE PriceGrabber