It’s the most wonderful time of the year…to buy electronics. The season between Christmas and New Years, as short as it is, can score you some amazing deals on all of your gadget and big ticket tech. Here is why and how you can take advantage of the after Christmas sales to get discounts on electronics.
Right now, retail stores are getting pretty desperate to unload any electronics that didn’t sell during the pre-Christmas rush. This is because everyone is gearing up for all of the new models that will be coming out early in the coming year. So if you don’t mind this year’s model instead of next year’s model, you’ll do well.
Remember when you buy something that is seriously marked down to check with the return policy when you shop. This is even more true with electronics. Sometimes there is a restocking fee if the packaging is open, and sometimes the store won’t even take it back at all.
Another way to clean up with an electronics purchase during this time of year doesn’t even involve a store at all! You can take advantage of other people’s good fortune at Christmas. Electronics were one of the hot areas for gifts this year. That means that there many be plenty of people trying to get rid of their older versions. So, if you aren’t picky about buying used, you may get a really great deal.
Sometimes you can even find new electronics still in the box, if someone got two of something or just didn’t like what they got! I know someone who went out an bought a brand new gaming system when it came in red. The old one, barely used is being sold for half the price. Televisions, MP3 players, phones and more can all be had used right now. Search Craigslist, Ebay and stores that sell pre-owned electronics, such as Gamestop and EB.
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