Shopping during the right time of year can save you a ton money on electronics. Traditionally, Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) is one of the best days for great deals since retailers consider it the kick-off to the holiday shopping season. Because the deals are so … [Read more...] about Shop during the holidays

Buying "open box" and floor model electronics can be a great way to get new or nearly new items at a discounted price. Check with retailers to see if they offer either. "Open box" items are items that work perfectly well, but were returned by another consumer for some reason. … [Read more...] about Buy “open box” or floor model electronics

Although we recommend generic brands in a lot of other categories, that's not necessarily the case here. With electronics, although you'll pay more for a brand name, it'll often save you money in the long run because the item will live longer and have less issues along the way. … [Read more...] about On big electronics purchases, it’s better to go with a brand name

I know, I know, we told you that brand name electronics are often better than generic electronics. Well, we stand by this for the main purchase. For accessories and various supporting items, however, brand names often cost a lot more for little-to-no added performance. For … [Read more...] about For accessories, it’s better to go with lesser-known brands or even generic

Many manufacturers repair (or 'refurbish') used and slightly damaged electronics to "like-new" condition so they can re-sell them. This allows you to buy a high quality item at a substantially lower cost. As an added comfort, refurbished models often come with a warranty … [Read more...] about Buy refurbished electronics