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Welcome to Rather-Be-Shopping.com.

My name is Kyle James and I have over 23 years experience as a consumer expert and have been featured on FOX News, The Today Show, Woman’s World, Reader’s Digest, and The New York Times to name a few.

I am a father to 3 children (22, 20, and 17 years old), and with my wife’s help, we keep this website updated with the best shopping hacks and frugal living tips that we can find to all your favorite stores so you can save money.

This site was started in December 2000, and after a HUGE learning curve, we have the website that you see today.

I spend countless hours researching and writing my articles and my unique tips and hacks reflect that. I strive to make each article a “Best of the Web” and have the goal of you leaving each article with one more tool in your money-saving toolbelt.

Kyle James on FOX29 in Philadelphia

Over the years the site has grown to include much more than just ways to save while shopping.

For example, we breakdown a bunch of fun secret menus at your favorite restaurants. After all, ordering off the “regular menu” gets kinda boring so it’s time to spice up your next meal at places like McDonald’s, Chipotle, Starbucks, In-N-Out Burger, and Dutch Bros Coffee.

We even talk about cool discounts that retailers and big-box stores offer Students, Employees, and even Military members.

Lastly, don’t forget about our Return Policy section of the site that breaks down the return policy at over 80 stores including Costco, Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.

I’m very proud of my return policy section as I always take a deep dive into these policies and never just regurgitate what you can already find online. I often answer questions about these polices that the stores themselves refuse to answer and give you some insider tips and hacks to make your next return easy and save you time and money.

Kyle James on CBS Sacramento

I’d love to hear from you with any feedback as to how we can better serve you.

Also, let me know your money saving success stories involving any of the articles or savings hacks that you may have stumbled across on my website.

I really love to hear from my visitors and your emails often make my day.

Happy Shopping and Happy Saving!

Kyle James on CBS 8 in Las Vegas

FAQ

What is Rather-Be-Shopping.com?

Rather-Be-Shopping.com is a shopping blog that not only posts great coupons, but also shopping tricks and hacks that you won’t find anywhere else.

Insider tips that’ll help you save at all your favorite stores like Amazon, Costco, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy to name a few.

Who is this “Kyle” Character?

Well, that’s me. My name is Kyle James and I am the brains and brawn behind Rather-Be-Shopping.com.

To learn more about me be sure to check out My Blog where I write about creative ways to save money as well as the adventures of working from home and raising three kids!

Do I Have to Pay to Use Rather-Be-Shopping.com?

No. Our site is completely free to use.

How Long Has Rather-Be-Shopping.com Been Around?

Since 2000.

With over 23 years experience, we have become a trusted industry leader who knows how to find all the best shopping hacks and deals so you can save money when shopping online and in-store.

Thank you for stopping by. Please stick around and click around the site and check out what we have to offer.