today dhanteras Is. On the auspicious time of Dhanteras, there is a tradition of purchasing gold and silver and household items. You too will definitely go out shopping on this Dhanteras. There will be a huge crowd in the market on the occasion of Dhanteras. Due to this, there is a hurry in shopping. Due to this, many times we buy wrong goods or pay more money. We are giving you some smart tips for today’s shopping, following which you will not only be able to buy the right items but will also be able to save money. Let us know about smart ways of shopping on Dhanteras 2024.
Leave the house only after making a budget
For Dhanteras shopping, you should leave home only after making a budget. Make a list of which items you have to purchase today. If you do this, you will not only be able to buy essential items but will also avoid unnecessary expenditure.
Buy only hallmarked jewelery
In view of the Dhanteras festival, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has urged consumers to be more cautious while purchasing gold and silver. Also, it is advised to buy only hallmarked jewellery. Hallmarking in gold jewelery consists of 3 marks, BIS standard mark, purity of gold in carat and fineness and 6-digit alphanumeric HUID code. HUID – Hallmarking Unique ID is a unique 6-digit alphanumeric code which is marked on every gold jewellery. Make sure to check the hallmark while buying gold jewellery.
Negotiate the making charges
If you are buying gold jewelery on Dhanteras, then definitely negotiate with the jewelers regarding the making charges. Many jewelers are offering 50% to 70% discount on making charges. You can save a lot by reducing the making charges.
Take care of quality, don’t fall prey to discount only.
There will be a lot of crowd in the market on Dhanteras. Shopkeepers will put up bumper discount boards to increase their sales. If you are going shopping today then do not buy just by seeing the discount. Take care of quality product. Saving a little money today will make you regret it later.
Which things are auspicious to buy?
On the day of Dhanteras, it is believed that buying gold and silver, idols of Lakshmi and Ganesha, brass utensils, electronic items, brooms, Gomti Chakra and lamps is considered auspicious.
