4 tips to increase your purchasing power

The latest Cofidis/CSA barometer has just been released and reports on the impact of COVID-19 on the purchasing power of the French. The figures are, as you can imagine, rather pessimistic. So, rather than falling into doom and gloom, we prefer to give you a few ideas to help you increase your budget!

See life in LED

Have you thought about switching your bulbs to LED? It may seem trivial, but it actually has a significant impact on your electricity bill and therefore your purchasing power! In fact, according to this article, a household of two adults and two children would pay €10 per month for electricity with traditional bulbs, compared to €1.2 with LED bulbs. That’s something to think about, isn’t it? Plus, as we know, LED bulbs last much longer than other types. A tip that helps you save money and is good for the planet… Doesn’t that remind you of something?

Find the best deals to boost your purchasing power

The internet is full of resources to help you save money on your purchases. However, remember that nothing is ever truly free online and scams can pop up quickly. To avoid them, we encourage you to take your time and look for dedicated, reputable sites. We’re thinking, among others, of: https://www.radins.com/ https://fr.igraal.com/ https://www.ebuyclub.com/

Choose second-hand

We already talked about it here, at Cocolis, we’re naturally big fans of second-hand and supporters of the circular economy. Whether it’s for buying or selling clothes, furniture, or all kinds of items, now’s the time to get started! We can only recommend you check out the following sites: Label Emmaüs, Vinted, and the must-have: Leboncoin

And Cocolis, of course…

Cocolis is THE partner for the purchasing power of the French. Using Cocolis lets you reduce your shipping costs (up to 80% cheaper!) if you’re a sender, and increase your income, LEGALLY if you’re a co-transporter. The bonus? You know it: you reduce your carbon footprint!

We can’t say it enough: for every trip, register your journey!

Are you a shopkeeper? Think about Cocolis to deliver to your customers too—you’ll see, you won’t be disappointed by the savings you’ll make!

*source: annual Cofidis/CSA barometer