20 Things All Bargain Shoppers Understand

Updated on 7/10/2015 at 11:30 AM

The only thing we love more than shopping for clothes? Shopping for said clothing on sale. There may be nothing in the world more satisfying than filling up our carts (both real and virtual) with stylish discounted duds — some of which we've been eyeing for months beforehand — only to watch that total decrease dramatically at checkout.

We know we're not alone: the joy of bargain shopping is not limited to the fashion-obsessed crowd. These are emotions every deal-loving lady has had at one point. Keep scrolling to read them all as you gear up for the next big blowout, then check our post on why you should probably quit online shopping ASAP.

The Excitement of Finding a Really Great Deal

What? 75 percent off? Score!

The Grueling Process of Searching For a Coupon Code

There's one out there somewhere, I know it!

Feeling Frustrated When You Find Out You Can't Combine Discounts

But why would you send me a coupon if I can't use it on clearance items?

Actually Getting Away With Combining Discounts

I'm not sure if this is allowed, but you must be joking if you think I'm saying something.

The Joy of Knowing How Much Money You Saved

Yeah! More money for food! Or maybe more clothes!

Being Unable to Stop Bragging About How Little You Spent

"I got this top for $2! What even costs $2 nowadays?! You can't even buy lunch for $2!"

The Difficult Process of Returning Your Sale Items

Listen, I got overly excited, I didn't try things on, and I'll probably never wear this furry turtleneck anyway. Take. It. Back.

Meeting a Fellow "Maxxinista" and Instantly Bonding

It's like we're sisters. Shopping sisters.

Entering a Coupon Code and Watching the Total Drastically Decrease

Pshhh, $300? Yea, I don't think so . . .

Finding an Item You Love Only to Realize It's Been Ripped or Stained

Ugh! Savages!

Telling Yourself You Can Totally Fix Said Rip or Stain

Is this makeup? It looks like makeup. I'm, like, 85 percent sure this is makeup.

Getting to the Register Only to Find Out an Item's Actually NOT on Sale

Your signs are confusing, and I swear this was on the sale rack!

Buying Something Just Because the Deal's Too Good to Pass Up

Socks? I guess I kind of need some socks . . .

Hearing Someone Bought the Same Thing but Paid Full Price

Better luck next time?

Racing to Grab a Sale Item Before Someone Else Does

Listen, lady, I was here first. Respect. RESPECT!

Having Your Inbox Flooded With Promotional Emails

There has to be real mail in here somewhere. No? OK.

Resisting the Urge to Buy Something You Know Will Be on Sale Soon

All you size-medium ladies better stay away.

Feeling a Little Insulted When People Assume You Buy EVERYTHING on Sale

OK, I actually — and painfully — paid full price for this one, but thanks for bringing that up.

Regretting Later That You Didn't Stock Up When You Had the Chance

This is my favorite t-shirt, and now they're all gone!

The Pain When You Realize You Have to Pay Full Price

If these pants fall apart in the wash, I will be so pissed. So pissed.