When to buy
Buy now, wait or skip: November and December verdicts
A one-table list of common purchases with a buy now, wait or skip the sale verdict for the November and December shopping window, with exceptions.
Rania Khelifi3 min read
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When to buy
When common products usually get cheaper.
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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
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
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Best time to buy a mattress without overpaying
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 Khelifi2 min read
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Best time to buy a TV, and when to wait
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 Khelifi5 min read
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How to check price history before you buy
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 Khelifi6 min read
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The best time to buy 10 common things
The best time to buy common things, from TVs to patio furniture: when each usually goes on sale, why, and how to use the pattern with a target price.
Rania Khelifi2 min read
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Best time to buy furniture and when sales are real
The best time to buy furniture is often January, July and around holiday weekends, but "sale" tags are common year-round. Here is how to check a real price.
Rania Khelifi4 min read
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Best time to buy winter coats and boots for less
The best time to buy winter coats and boots is usually January and February clearance, not October. Here is the simple rule and when to buy early.
Rania Khelifi2 min read