There are a number of homeschool supplies that you need to buy for each academic session for your children. Getting them in bulk at the beginning of the academic year can make it easier on you later on. An advantage of getting the homeschool supplies in bulk is that you can often bargain for and get a decent discount on them. Some retailers will give you anything from 5 to 15% off on the supplies you pick up.
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Adding up the discounts
Things like notebooks, chart papers, craft papers, marker pens, coloring supplies and other stationery items can be had at a fairly good discount when bought in bulk. Other more expensive purchases like black or white boards, educational tools and toys, flannel boards, lenses, magnets, etc., can also work out cheaper when clubbed with bulk buying of homeschooling supplies.
A retailer is more likely to give you a discount for these items if you are picking up a great deal of stationery from his store. You will have to watch out for the quality of the supplies when you pick up the stuff. It is a must to retain all your invoices as if you have a problem in the future you will have to bring in the invoice along with the faulty supplies to avail of an exchange.
Used books and educational toys
There comes a time when the child will outgrow the books and toys that have helped him learn invaluable lessons. If the things are in a fairly good state many parents tend to sell these supplies online or even in simple garage sales. Instead of having to buy everything new, you can save some money by picking up some used supplies online. Make sure that you look at the description tags.
On most sites selling used products there is a gradation system which divided the stuff into “almost like new”, “with some wear and tear”, and “well handled but still useable”. Go through all the products available and their condition with care. Some may need extra expenses to ship them over to your city, in which case compare the price of a new product to that product plus shipping charges to see if its worth buying.
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