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Black Friday TV deals can be real or can be a cheaper model made for the sale. Here is how to check the model number before you buy a TV.

Rania KhelifiOct 29, 20262 min read

The best time to buy a mattress is usually a long holiday weekend, but the trial period matters more than the discount. Here is the rule.

Rania KhelifiOct 29, 20262 min read

When to buy school supplies: late July through August is the usual window, but the first week is the time to skip. Here is the simple plan.

Mathieu RouxOct 28, 20262 min read

How to spot a fake sale in minutes: check the "was" price, the price history and the model, and learn the signs of fake Black Friday deals.

Rania KhelifiOct 28, 20265 min read

Is Cyber Monday different from Black Friday? A short answer on how the two compare, when Monday is worth waiting for and when to buy on Friday.

Rania KhelifiOct 27, 20262 min read

The best time to buy a TV is usually around the fall sale season, but last year's model and your target price matter more. Here is the rule.

Rania KhelifiOct 27, 20265 min read

The best time to buy a fan or air conditioner is often late summer or winter, not the first heat wave. Here is how to time it and what to check.

Mathieu RouxOct 27, 20265 min read

How to check price history in two minutes, read a price chart, and tell a real low from a normal price that just has a sale banner on it.

Rania KhelifiOct 26, 20266 min read

Back to school laptop deals usually start in July and run through August, but the best price can come in November. Here is how to time it.

Mathieu RouxOct 26, 20264 min read