No matter what electronic item you’re in the market to purchase, there’s always ways to find a good deal to save money. You don’t have to pay full price for that high-definition flat-screen television set, CD player, digital camera, digital camcorder and other electronic merchandise. Good deals on electronic items can be found by searching in the right places and doing a little research.
Sales
Electronic stores slash prices during weekly and annual sales. Join the stores’ e-mail lists and keep recent copies of their sales catalogs and newspaper advertisements. Many stores will honor a competitor’s price on the same item, plus an added discount such as 10 percent. All you have to do is present the competitor’s sales advertisement. Some of the best deals on electronics can be found during Black Friday, After Christmas and Back to School sales.
Older Models
Technology in electronics is constantly changing. This sometimes leaves an adequate supply of inferior or discontinued models in stock at electronics stores. Stores often stock these models next to the newer ones. Just by simply purchasing an older model television, DVD player, radio, computer and other electronics, you can save money compared to purchasing the newer model.
Pawn Shops/Thrift Stores
Pawn shops and thrift stores are stocked with electronics that are priced cheaper than at retail stores. The items are used, but have been tested to ensure they are working properly. Pawn shops and thrift stores don’t accept non-working or damaged electronic items. Visit different pawn shops or thrift stores, so that you’ll have a wider selection to choose.
Yard Sales
When people clear out their homes of excess, you could benefit with bargains. Many people have more than one electronic item and sale it during yard sales. You could purchase an electronic item for a extremely low price at a yard sale. Most yard sales take place over the weekend. Early in the week, look in your local newspaper and search Internet message boards and postings for times and locations of the yard sales.
One of the keys to finding a good deal on electronics is being persistent. Don’t get discouraged and give up if at first you don’t find that perfect deal because you can always buy gift cards online that will act as a locked in deal for any gadget you want. Also, start your search early. You don’t want to ruin a special event that could have been captured on camera, movie night, sports game watch party or dance party because you couldn’t find a good deal.