Because it doesn’t pay to pay more than you have to.

Gucci arrives at DSW: The Union Square location of this discount shoe retailer is one of 14 stores nationwide to receive shipments of shoes and accessories by Gucci, the latest high-end brand to land in the store. Expect to find items by the iconic Italian label going for up to 60 percent off retail.

Self Edge: Celebrate the local shop’s new Manhattan outpost without leaving the West Coast. While a party happens in the New York store this weekend, the San Francisco location will be offering 15 percent off purchases from 12-5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9. Online shoppers can also save 15 percent off with the coupon code DenimCoastToCoast from Sunday at 9 a.m. to Monday at noon.

William B. + Friends Sample Sale: Clothing and accessories from Elizabeth Charles, Chaiken, Black Halo, Alice + Olivia, William B. and others are 50 to 90 percent off during this two-day SoMa sample sale event. RSVP online to attend.

Cocoon Urban Day Spa: The latest reason to fake a dentist appointment during the work week comes from this SoMa day spa, where a mani-pedi combo will run you between $12 and $25 less for appointments booked Tuesday through Thursday before 4 p.m.

Oxenrose Salon: Need hair help? We know we do. So we were happy to learn that all services booked between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in August are 10 percent off at this Hayes Valley salon.

Bryna Nicole: If you’ve been coveting one of this local designer’s leather handbags, now would be a prudent time to purchase. All spring styles are 40 to 60 percent off, including the versatile Hallam Clutch (now $99).

Lemon Twist: Through Sunday Aug. 16, locally-made duds and other merch are 30 percent off at this Hayes Valley shop and design studio, where apparel for men and women accompanies comics and artwork.

Gimme Shoes: It may seem like this local footwear purveyor is always having a sale, and it’s true that they’ve had many over the last few months. But we couldn’t resist passing on the word that shoppers will receive in-store discounts this weekend when they purchase more than one pair for their peds. Along with a not-too-shabby online clearance sale, the shop is offering customers 60 percent off when they buy two sale pairs and 70 percent off when you buy three sale items at a time.