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5 Tips for Shopping on TPT

July 31, 2015 By Rachel 11 Comments

Teachers Pay Teachers has 4 site wide sales each year!  I’m sharing 5 ways you can get the most bang for your buck during the sales!!  Actually 4 of these tips you can use any time!! So what are you waiting for?! Get reading and then get shopping!
5 Tips for Shopping on Teachers Pay Teachers to save the most money.
As teachers we know our budgets are limited, but the thing I love most about TPT is you can great amazing resources at amazing prices.  And the bonus is knowing I’m helping other teachers!

5 Tips for Shopping on Teachers Pay Teachers

1. LEAVE FEEDBACK

Did you know you can earn credit for every dollar you spend on TpT?!  Each time you spend a dollar you earn one credit.  So if you purchase something for $4 and you leave feedback, you’ll earn 4 credits!  Once you get 20 credits, you get $1.00 toward your next purchase. That’s free money people!!  All you have to do is leave feedback on anything you’ve purchased. You can do this for all purchased items all the way back to 2011!  I’m telling ya, leaving feedback is totally worth it!
Want to know how?  Just go to the Teachers Pay Teachers home page and follow these steps!
5 Tips for Shopping on Teachers Pay Teachers to save the most money.

5 Tips for Shopping on Teachers Pay Teachers to save the most money.

5 Tips for Shopping on Teachers Pay Teachers to save the most money.

2.  CHECK YOUR MAIL

Many sellers send notes to their followers.  Often these include freebies, new products, and special deals!  I’ve even heard of sellers giving away TPT gift cards to their followers!
5 Tips for Shopping on Teachers Pay Teachers to save the most money.

3.  SHOP YOUR WISH LIST

If you’re anything like me, your wish list is a mile long!  Go through your wish list and move all the items you want to buy to your cart.  You can always move an item back to your wish list if you change your mind.  This is also a good time to clean up your wish list.  Maybe you no longer teach that grade or you already have something similar…go ahead and get rid of it!  After you have filled your cart, go check out some of your favorite sellers’ stores.  Many sellers create and post lots of new products right before the big sale!!
5 Tips for Shopping on Teachers Pay Teachers to save the most money.

5 Tips for Shopping on Teachers Pay Teachers to save the most money.

4.  USE TpT CREDITS

Once you’ve finalized your shopping decisions, it’s time to check out!  Try to use as many of your TpT credits as you can!!  Remember that 20 credits = $1 And don’t worry about using up all your credits because once you buy and download your new items, you can leave feedback and start they cycle all over again!
5 Tips for Shopping on Teachers Pay Teachers to save the most money.

5.  USE PROMO CODE

 And last but certainly not least…Remember to use the TpT sale promotion code to save even more money!!!
5 Tips for Shopping on Teachers Pay Teachers to save the most money.
Now it’s time to enjoy your new products!!  Don’t forget to leave feedback on your new items!
Remember, most are hard working teachers (just like you) who spend their time off making amazing products, so please leave positive, useful comments!  If a product is not what you expected, ask or email the seller before leaving negative feedback.  Most sellers will be happy to help!
I’m off to fill my cart!!What are your top must have resources?!
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    1. Unknown says

      July 31, 2015 at 3:53 PM

      Thanks for the tips!
      Flipping into First

      Reply
    2. ES says

      July 31, 2015 at 5:43 PM

      Great tips. I need to go through my wishlist. Our curriculum has changed (due to Common Core adoption + district adoptions). This means I probably have science units that I don't teach, etc. Thanks for the reminder.

      My Bright Blue House

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    3. One Step Closer Teaching says

      July 31, 2015 at 10:14 PM

      These are great tips! Thanks for sharing – sometimes I get so excited about the sale I forget some of these things! Thanks for the reminders 🙂

      Ashley
      One Step Closer Teaching

      Reply
    4. One Step Closer Teaching says

      July 31, 2015 at 10:14 PM

      These are great tips! Thanks for sharing – sometimes I get so excited about the sale I forget some of these things! Thanks for the reminders 🙂

      Ashley
      One Step Closer Teaching

      Reply
    5. Mercedes Eckert says

      August 1, 2015 at 4:13 AM

      Your blog is awesome! I have several teacher friends who would love the tips you share. I am going to send them your way!

      Mercedes
      herfingerscrossed.blogspot.com

      Reply
    6. Jennifer says

      August 1, 2015 at 4:14 AM

      Great tips! I am so excited to start filling my cart!
      Jennifer
      The Blessed Teacher

      Reply
    7. Alison Rose says

      August 1, 2015 at 4:48 AM

      Amazing post! Love this! Going to share it right now! xo
      Alison
      Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'

      Reply
    8. Unknown says

      August 1, 2015 at 4:55 AM

      Great tips! I always remind people that they can earn credit for leaving feedback. Sometimes I wonder if nonsellers {is this a real word} realize this as much as sellers do! I know I never knew that until I became a seller myself.

      Jamie
      Teaching Tidbits and More with Jamie

      Reply
    9. Rachel says

      August 2, 2015 at 1:41 AM

      I don't think everyone knows, because I received a few notifications when I posted this on Facebook that they had never heard of it! That's why I was trying to get the word out there. By the way, you're a no reply blogger.

      Reply
    10. Rachel says

      August 2, 2015 at 1:42 AM

      Me too! I have so much I want to buy!

      Reply
    11. Rachel says

      August 2, 2015 at 1:42 AM

      Thanks Mercedes!!

      Reply

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