3/11/2025
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Local Deals vs. Online Deals

By
Tori

Local Deals vs. Online Deals – Maximize Your Savings!

Want to score the absolute best deals? Whether you’re shopping in-store or online, knowing when (and where) to buy can make all the difference! With BrickSeek Local Deals and Online Deals, you’ll always know where to find the lowest prices.


🛒 Online vs. Local: Which One Saves You More?

Both online deals and local in-store deals have their advantages. Here’s how to maximize your savings with both:

✅ Online Deals – Perfect for fast, convenient shopping when you want to buy before stock runs out
✅ Local Deals – Best for clearance markdowns and hidden in-store discounts that may not be widely advertised

🚨 📢 Quick Recap: Never Miss a Deal with BrickSeek Deal Alerts!

No matter where you shop— online or in-store—BrickSeek Deal Alerts ensure you never miss a price drop on items you're interested in.

✅ Want online deals? Get instant alerts for price drops on your favorite categories or specific items.
✅ Prefer in-store deals? Set alerts for local price markdowns so you can act fast before they sell out.

📌 How to Set Up Your Deal Alerts:

✔️ Step 1: Log into your BrickSeek One Account ➡️ www.brickseek.com
✔️ Step 2: Click Deal Alerts in your account settings.
✔️ Step 3: Choose the categories you want to create Deal Alerts for, then simply customize them for online, local, or both!


🛒 Now, let’s break down when to shop online vs. in-store to maximize your savings! ⬇️


🖥️ Online Deals: How to Find & Score the Best Prices

💥Best For:

• High-demand items that sell out quickly
• Flash sales & online-only discounts
• Items available nationwide at the lowest price

🔍 How to Find the Best Online Deals with BrickSeek:

Set up Deal Alerts – Get notified instantly when an item in your preferred category drops in price! (SEE THE WEEK 1 GUIDE!) These can be setup for online, in-store, or both!
Use our Online Deals feature – Browse the best real-time online discounts from major retailers.
Check our Snapshot Page – See the latest price comparisons across multiple stores before buying.
Stack Savings – Look for coupon codes, cashback offers, or store rewards to lower the final price even more.

📌 Pro Tip: Some online deals have limited stock and sell out fast! Always check out quickly, and if the price jumps at checkout, it may be time to refresh or try another retailer that may be pricematching.


🏬 Local Deals: Find Hidden Clearance & In-Store Markdowns

💥Best For:

• Store markdowns and clearance items not always advertised online
• Huge price drops on overstocked or seasonal items
• Finding deals that may be lower in-store than online

🔍 How to Find the Best Local Deals with BrickSeek:

Use the Local Deals feature – You can find all of the best currently available deals that have been detected in your local stores near you.
Set Deal Alerts for Local Stores – Don’t have the time to frequently browse for the best deals? Get instant notifications when an item drops in price at a store near you based on the popular categories that you want to follow.
Check the BrickSeek Snapshot Page – Still want to search manually? Perhaps to look up items in another zip code? Check out our classic inventory checker pages.
Use the Local Deals Inventory Search to lower the final price even more.
Know the Markdown Cycles – Some retailers discount items gradually over time. Checking back frequently can help you time your purchase for the lowest price!

📌 Pro Tip: Prices can vary by store location, and markdowns happen at different times. Always check multiple stores before making a trip!


📊 The BrickSeek Snapshot Page: Your Ultimate Deal Finder!

Not sure whether to buy online or in-store? 🤔 Our Snapshot Page makes it easy to compare both options at a glance. It shows:

✅ Lowest online price
✅ Lowest local store price
✅ Availability across multiple retailers
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🏆 Maximize Your Savings with Both!

🚨 Best Strategy: Use both Online & Local Deals together!
💰 Example: Find an item on sale online, then check if it’s even cheaper in-store before you buy!



👀 Want real examples? Check out these BrickSeekers who scored huge savings using both methods:

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📌 Quezada’s BrickSeek Snapshot confirmed that the best price for her on this 3-person swing was at her local Lowes. She saved over $260 while confirming she was getting the best deal!

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📌 Quezada’s BrickSeek Snapshot confirmed that the best price for her on this 3-person swing was at her local Lowes. She saved over $260 while confirming she was getting the best deal!

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📌 Great find for the pool season! Karen was able to confirm she was getting the best deal with Amazon Resale through BrickSeek ~ handy tool to confirm you are getting the best deal and price! (See our recent blog on Amazon Hidden savings)

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📌 Great find for the pool season! Karen was able to confirm she was getting the best deal with Amazon Resale through BrickSeek ~ handy tool to confirm you are getting the best deal and price! (See our recent blog on Amazon Hidden savings)

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📌 Using BrickSeek to compare prices, both online and in-store, gave Helen an edge in finding the best deals. It’s always great to feel confident in your purchases, especially when you’ve done the research to make sure you’re getting the most value for your money.

BrickSeek Deal

📌 Using BrickSeek to compare prices, both online and in-store, gave Helen an edge in finding the best deals. It’s always great to feel confident in your purchases, especially when you’ve done the research to make sure you’re getting the most value for your money.



💬 What’s your biggest in-store or online deal? Share your savings in the BrickSeek Savings group, linked below!

📢 Join the BrickSeek Savings Group now to stay up-to-date on the latest online and local deals!

💰 Saved $10+ on a BrickSeek deal? Enter the BrickSeek Challenge You’ll earn entries into FREE giveaways for Membership credits, BrickSeek shirts or hoodies, Mystery Box deals and more!

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