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Student discount vs sale price: which saves more
Student discount vs sale price: how to compare the two, when a student offer beats a sale, and when a sale is the cheaper way to buy.
Mathieu Roux3 min read
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Know when to buy, and when to wait
Holiday shopping
The sale that never ends
A short opinion on sale fatigue: why every week feels like a sale, how countdown timers push you, and why the calmest shoppers tend to pay less.
Mathieu Roux3 min read
Black Friday
Should I wait for Black Friday to buy a laptop
Should I wait for Black Friday to buy a laptop? Usually yes if you can wait, unless a new model is close or yours has failed. Here is the rule.
Rania Khelifi2 min read
When to buy
Last year's model vs the new model: which to buy
Last year's model vs the new model: when the older one is the better deal, and the few cases where the new one is worth the extra money.
Rania Khelifi4 min read
Holiday shopping
When to buy holiday gifts, category by category
A timing plan for holiday gifts: which to buy in early November, which to wait on, and which to buy right away before they sell out.
Mathieu Roux4 min read
Black Friday
The countdown timer trick
A short opinion on countdown timers in sales: why they feel urgent, why most reset, and how a calm shopper can use the pressure to their favor.
Rania Khelifi4 min read
Summer
Best time to buy luggage, and when to skip the sale
The best time to buy luggage is often after peak travel seasons or around holiday sales, and a good return window matters more than the discount.
Mathieu Roux2 min read
When to buy
Best time to buy a vacuum cleaner, and when to skip
The best time to buy a vacuum cleaner is often spring or November, but a flat price all year means you should buy when you need it. Here is how to tell.
Rania Khelifi2 min read
Holiday shopping
After Christmas sales: what to buy and what to skip
What to buy in after Christmas sales, from decor and wrapping to coats and fitness gear, and what to skip because the price barely moves.
Mathieu Roux4 min read