Global brands regularly organise sales where you can buy things at reduced prices. For example, in the USA and the UK, discounts on luxury cosmetics, clothing, gadgets and accessories can reach 70-80 per cent, and in Europe there are often seasonal sales with exclusive offers.  

But how can you find the best discounts and not get caught up in fakes? Let's share some tips that will help you save money and get original goods at the best price.  

When are the best sales?  

To avoid missing out on great deals, keep an eye on the major discount seasons.  

1. Winter and Summer sales (mid-January to February, July to August) - discounts on clothing, shoes and accessories  
2. Black Friday and Cyber Monday (end of November) - huge discounts on gadgets, electronics and luxury brands.  
3. Mid-Season Sale (April-May, September-October) - off-season discounts on new collections. 4.  
4. Amazon Prime Day (July) - exclusive discounts on tech, apparel and home products  
5. Back to School (August) - bargain prices on stationery, backpacks, gadgets and clothing  

In addition, many brands organise their own sales several times a year, such as the Victoria's Secret Semi-Annual Sale or Apple Store discounts on updated gadgets.  

Where to look for the biggest discounts  

The best prices can be found on official brand websites and outlet sites that offer original goods at a discounted price. 

Clothing and footwear shops 
1. ASOS (UK) - stylish clothes and shoes with frequent discounts  
2. Net-a-Porter (UK, USA) - sales of luxury brands
3. Zalando Lounge (Germany) - closed discounts on designer clothes
4. Nike, Adidas, Puma (official outlet stores) - discounted sportswear and footwear. 

Where to find discounts on gadgets
1. Best Buy (USA) - great deals on Apple, Samsung and Sony electronics
2. B&H Photo (USA) - discounts on photo and video equipment
3. Amazon (USA, UK, Germany) - special offers on appliances, accessories and gadgets.
4. Apple Refurbished Store - certified refurbished Apple gadgets with warranty

Cosmetics and perfumes at a reduced price
1. Sephora (France, USA) - discounts on niche brands and sets
2. Cult Beauty (UK) - limited promotions on grooming products
3. Lookfantastic (UK, Germany) - exclusive discounts on European cosmetics
4. Strawberrynet - Asian platform with bargain offers

Accessories and jewellery
1. Pandora Outlet (USA, UK) - discounts on jewellery up to 50 per cent.
2. Swarovski (Europe, USA) - great deals on costume jewellery
3. Tory Burch, Michael Kors (official websites) - designer handbags sales.

How not to miss the most favourable offers

1. Sign up for brand newsletters to find out about sales before anyone else does
2. use cashback services such as Rakuten (USA) or TopCashback (UK) to get some of your money back.
3. Keep an eye out for promo codes - many shops will give you an extra 10-20 per cent off when you sign up for their newsletter

How to order at a discount if the shop doesn't deliver to your area

Many foreign websites don't ship directly to other countries. But that's not a problem if you use Shopogolic, a service that helps you get orders from the US, Europe and the UK.

How Shopogolic works
1. Register on Shopogolic and get a unique warehouse address in the US, UK or Germany
2. Order on sale at your favourite overseas shops and enter your warehouse address at checkout
3. We receive your parcel, combine multiple orders (if necessary) and send it to you in a convenient way.

Shopogolic benefits
1. Access to closeout sales in Europe, USA and UK
2. Ability to buy branded items at the best price
3. combine orders to save on shipping costs.
4. Different delivery methods - choose fast or budget option

Now you don't have to overpay for goods in local shops. With Shopogolic, you can buy things at the best foreign sales and get them delivered to any country.