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Digital News Report – Chances are you are looking for ways to stretch your dollars farther. One way to save considerable money is on the purchase of big ticket items, which are often electronics, furniture, cars, and large household appliances. There are many opportunities to save big bucks on these items if you are willing to take the time to shop around, and also wait until the best deals are available.
Just like there are seasons to clothing, electronics often have an end of life cycle, in which a new model number gets released with new features. The older model may be needing to be clearance to make room for the new model. You can keep track of the companies announcements for a new model expected to come out, and watch for deals from one-month before the release to a couple months after the release. Sometimes retailers will clearance the item before the new product arrives, while others may offer a new lower price when the new one is released.
Electronics can carry extra good discounts during the holiday shopping season. There is a lot of competition for your business during this time, and you can sometimes pick the best prices for the year. The trick is to watch all advertisements from all the companies. A flat panel LCD computer monitor was selling at a national retailer last year for around $80 which would normally sell for $119. But don’t think that is the only time to find bargains, deals can be found throughout the year.
Shop for electronics online, even if you plan to purchase it at a retail store. You might find that an online store such as buy.com has a deal that will save you $50 on the same item you are thinking about buying at a store. You might also find that the same model is selling at another brick and mortar retail store for a lot less. One time on retailer was advertising in the newspaper that all of their vacuum cleaners were on sale this week. Instead of running to the store to buy it, I looked up the prices online and found the same model for $30 less at another major retailer for that wasn’t even advertising the super low price.
If you have your eyes set on something in particular but you don’t have enough money to buy it you can watch and wait to see when the price goes lower. Sometimes, prices are not going to drop if the item doesn’t have new models come out.
Warehouse clubs can sometimes be a good source to save money on the big ticket items. Their usually is a membership fee. So if you don’t plan on shopping there a lot you might not benefit from the discount. But if you are looking for the best items at the best price, often warehouse clubs can do this.
Shopping for furniture really depends on your budget. The cheapest way to save big is to shop for used furniture or at garage sales. This can add up to big savings. If you are looking for new furniture you can purchase furniture that you put together yourself which can be very affordable. You can also find discounted deals on furniture sets, which usually include a sofa, a love-seat, and an armchair or recliner. Buy buying a bundle deal you can often find an discount on furniture.
If you are looking to buy a new car, try buying in September. You will find that dealerships have to get rid of the models to make way for the new year models. If you go when they are not busy, like a weekday, you might have more room to negotiate a deal. Also watch the advertisements in the newspapers to help clue you into which dealership may have the most inventory to move.
By: Victoria Brown