Getting a good deal
The most important thing to do before you make any large purchase is to shop around and compare prices, so you know if you're really getting a good deal. Here are some other tips that can really help you save:
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Advertised items are not necessarily the cheapest.
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A bargain is only a bargain if you really need it.
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Know when stores have their scheduled sales.
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Due to volume discounts, larger stores are generally cheaper than smaller ones.
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Buy at the end of the season. e.g. buy summer clothes at the end of February.
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Try alternative shopping: trash and treasure markets, garage sales, warehouse sales.
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Check if there is a product warranty (if applicable) and how long it is for.
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Lastly, ask the seller lots of questions!
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Ways to obtain goods
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Pros
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Cons
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Borrow
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Purchase at a shop
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New
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Ownership
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Possible warranty
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Purchase at a sale
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New
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Ownership
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Possible warranty
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Discount
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Buy second hand
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Buy from a friend
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Possibly no warranty
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As an aged item, more potential for failure
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Potential difficulties with friendship if things go wrong
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