Shopping for back-to-school supplies? Here are tips for scoring the best deals.
CBSN
Back-to-school shopping is well underway, with more than half of consumers already buying supplies for upcoming classes, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation. With spending expected to reach $38.8 billion, according to the NRF, shoppers may want to do some homework before busting the family budget.
Depending on the student's age, the tab for back-to-school supplies can vary. The NRF's projections, for instance, include those shopping for college and factor in products such as laptops, clothing and shoes.
Other related costs include items for the extracurricular activities that 86% of parents report having enrolled their kids in ahead of fall classes. The average cost of supplies, including fees and equipment, comes to $582 a child, a survey by Deloitte found.
