I decided to start building this resource when friends started asking how to buy instead of just what to buy. These questions are equally important in determining your quality of life, but most people just ask what to buy then do a simple web search before punching in their credit card. There is an art to shopping intelligently, and it’s good to take an art class or two. This article is just an introduction, but I think it should provide you with a solid framework for thinking about deal … [Read More]
Negotiating for Electronics and Appliances
If you want to negotiate at retail stores, you’re in good company. You can negotiate for electronics, negotiate for appliances, negotiate for video games, or negotiate for computers. In the end, it’s all about saving money. As competition heats up between online and local shops, there are many opportunities for consumers to get the edge. It might take some guts to ask the salesman at Best Buy for some wiggle room on an HDTV, but you would be surprised to find that many large retailers give th … [Read More]