How to Find Discounts on Electronics
Donate that bulky old tube TV and handheld boom box to Goodwill. Get rid of your cassette player and VCR while you're at it. The 21st century arrived years ago, bringing fun new gadgets and improvements in technology with it. Buying the latest electronics can get expensive if you shop at the wrong places, but you don't have to settle for outdated items guaranteed to make the tech-savvy folks of this century cringe.
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Become a beta tester. You'll get the newest electronics before anybody else, and you'll get them for free. Nothing beats a 100 percent discount. SheSpeaks and Games Tester are two sites that often hire beta testers.
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Try your luck at online auctions. You are probably already familiar with eBay, but it's not the only auction site available. Place bids on some of the newer sites, such as QuiBids or Beezid, which are known for offering cheap electronics
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Purchase police property. PropertyRoom.com is a popular website created by former police officers to give the general public access to goods that were lost, stolen or seized. More than 1,500 agencies across the country provide goods for the site, which include TVs, cellphones and computers.
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Check Craigslist. If you're not afraid to buy from a stranger, you can score some pretty good deals on this well-known website. Most items are used, but occasionally a seller will list new items. If the price is too high, make a lower offer.
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Use Nextag. More than 30 million consumers visit this price comparison site each month. Type in a specific item or brand, and you will receive a list of prices and retailers. If you are unsure what you want to purchase, the rebate section may trigger some ideas.
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Buy the floor model. Target and American both sell discounted floor models. Stores do not always post prices for the floor models, so speak to a manager to find out whether the items you like are for sale.
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Discover the joy of rebates and freebies. Retailers such as Best Buy regularly offer rebates for big-ticket items such as computers and TVs. Freebies such as printers and DVD players are often included as incentive to purchase major electronics.
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Take advantage of stores that offer guarantees on low prices. American has a 110 percent price guarantee. If you find a cheaper item within 30 days, bring your receipt and proof of the lower price. You will receive a refund for your entire purchase price, plus an additional 10 percent.
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