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Shopping For A New Television: 5 Ways To Save Money

tips for shopping for a TVLong gone are the days of “a television in every home.” Now it’s more like a television in every room, plus laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other entertainment devices for every family member scattered throughout the house. That said, a TV is still a major purchase. Depending on what you’re interested in, you could be looking at an expenditure of several hundred to several thousand dollars for this premium entertainment product. Of course, you needn’t overspend to get the quality you crave – there are plenty of ways to save on the purchase of a new TV. Here are some options for the savvy shopper to consider.

Comparison shop and wait for sales. The place to begin is by checking out the many brands, sizes, and options available to you in order to narrow your search to the handful of TVs that will meet your needs. From there you should track prices on the few models you’re really interested in, waiting for sales in order to get the best discount. The beauty of doing it this way is that you can catch any prices that actually increase before sales (bumping up the cost before adding the discount so buyers really aren’t saving). And of course, wait for any coupons you might get from memberships with electronics retailers like Best Buy. Don’t forget to check online outlets like Amazon, Tiger Direct, and Newegg, as well.

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