Chewy is an online pet supply retailer founded in 2011 dedicated to providing quality products and excellent customer service. With the global pet market experiencing rapid growth, Chewy also continues to experience great success. While young pet owners, in particular, may be willing to spend more on their pets, they’re also likely to be dealing with their own financial issues, such as student loan debt. If that scenario sounds familiar, we’re here to help. Here are 10 ways to save while shopping at Chewy.
The 10 Ways to Save While Shopping at Chewy
1. Look for Coupons and Promo Codes
An easy way to save money while shopping at Chewy is to check their website for coupons and promo codes. These codes, such as Buy 1 and Get 50% off, can be applied to your order at checkout.1 You’ll find that most have specific terms and conditions that govern how you can use the codes and coupons. In addition, you can only use the code or coupon once. Check for new codes frequently as you shop at Chewy.
2. Shop “Today’s Deals”
Every day, Chewy offers new ways to save money through “Today’s Deals.” These deals change every day and don’t require a code or coupon. You can search for deals sorted by the type of pet, such as dog deals or reptile deals. You can also shop categories such as “Last Chance Toys or Clothing.” In addition to offering deals on individual products, Chewy sometimes provides other perks, such as even more discounts on already discounted services like Autoship.
3. Sign Up for Autoship
Speaking of Autoship, the service is convenient and one of the best ways to save money shopping at Chewy. Typically, you’ll receive 35% off your first order when you sign up for Autoship. It allows you to schedule deliveries of products you frequently use, such as food and cat litter, at recurring times, like every 4 weeks.
After the initial discount, you’ll also receive a 5% discount on each Autoship order. If you need to make adjustments, it’s easy to change the frequency of your shipments or cancel the service altogether.
4. Wait for Holiday Deals
Like many retailers, Chewy provides several ways to save money around the holidays. Look for Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings and other special holiday offers throughout the year. If you’re looking to save money on holiday-themed gifts and pet clothing, wait until after the holiday and shop the discounted items that remain. Your pet may have to wait a year to wear their discount Halloween costume, but you’ll have more cash to spend elsewhere.
5. Buy a Goody Box
If you’re shopping for toys and treats, purchasing a Goody Box is one way to save money at Chewy. These themed boxes bundle multiple toys and treats into one package, saving you money instead of purchasing the items individually. They’re also an excellent way to let your pet try out different toys and sample treats to find their favorites. You won’t waste money buying things your pet doesn’t like but can purchase what they enjoy.
6. Take Advantage of Free Shipping
Chewy regularly offers free shipping on orders over a certain amount, typically $35–$49. Time your orders right, and you can easily meet those criteria, saving you money on shipping. Considering the weight of dog food bags, this policy probably saves you quite a bit of money.
Your Autoship orders will also ship for free as long as they are over the spending limit. Free shipping is another easy cost-saving measure you can take advantage of when shopping at Chewy.
7. Use the Return Policy
One of the major ways Chewy tries to separate itself from other pet retailers is in customer service. It has a 100% satisfaction guarantee and an extremely generous return policy. If you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase (or if your cat suddenly hates the Autoship food they’ve been eating for 6 months), Chewy gives you a full 365 days to return it for a full refund.
They’ll even pay to ship it back, although in many cases, they don’t even do that and instead request the item be donated to a local shelter. The returned item can’t be expired or used and must be in the original package.
8. Use Manufacturer’s Coupons
Chewy accepts manufacturer’s coupons, offering yet another way to save money while shopping. However, unlike promo codes, you can’t use these coupons online directly when you checkout. Instead, you must first place your order and then mail the original coupon to Chewy at the address provided on their website.
You’ll include your name, email address, and order number with the coupon. Once received, Chewy will process the voucher and apply the savings to your order.
9. Set Up Automatic Refills for Prescriptions
If you get your pet’s medications from Chewy, you can save money by setting up automatic refills, like Autoship, for non-prescription products. You’ll typically receive a discount on your first prescription and 5% off each automatically refilled order. Chewy will continue to fill the order until no more authorized refills are on file. They’ll typically do the work of contacting your veterinarian to authorize prescriptions.
10. Look for Gift Card Savings
Chewy often provides savings on gift card purchases. For example, the card might be sold at a discounted price. Other ways to save include buying a gift card for someone else and receiving one for yourself. Sometimes, Chewy offers gift cards or e-gift cards when you purchase other items. Gift card deals are often provided around holidays and can be stacked with other discounts to save even more money.
Conclusion
Chewy was founded to make shopping for your pet as easy as possible. Even before the pandemic made online shopping more popular, it was hard to beat the convenience of getting everything you needed for your pet without leaving your house. With a massive inventory, excellent customer service, and these 10 ways to save money, shopping at Chewy has never been simpler or more affordable.
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