Jill Fairchild, founder and publisher of the Where to Wear series of shopping guides (Where to Wear, $15, www.amazon.com):
At outlet malls, ask at the information booth for coupons that give you additional savings at the regular retail stores. Also, look for coupons, discount codes, and information about local designer sample sales at these websites: www.thebudgetfashionista.com, www.dailycandy.com, and www.topbutton.com. Try www.overstock.com for outlet-level bargains online.

Jennifer Litwin, author of Furniture Hot Spots (Lyons Press, $15, www.amazon.com) and a reviewer for Consumers Digest:
Request the designer’s discount when buying furniture. “Often you will get the same discount, typically 10 to 15 percent,” she says. If not, ask for perks, like free delivery and permission to try a piece out at home for a few days before buying.

Alex Rosten, manager of pricing and market analysis for www.edmunds.com, which provides car reviews and comparative pricing:
Car shopping? Consider a two-year-old instead of new. The value of a car can fall by 15 to 40 percent within the first year. Look for certified preowned cars (reconditioned and with a warranty) that are about two years old and have about 20,000 miles.