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We all get excited when we see a deal. Any average shopping trip can turn into a thrill seeking experience when you see a 'bargain' that seems to have come straight out of your dreams - but is it really a bargain? There are always those times when a deal can be 'too good to be true,' and it may be better to pass that deal by. These tips, courtesy of Apartment Therapy will help you separate the wheat from the chaff. Keep reading to learn more.
You don't need one of those
Do you really need this thing or are you tempted to buy it because it's cheap? Reality check: a good deal means you're getting the most out of your money; shelling out for something you just don't need is achieving exactly the opposite.
You wouldn't buy this one at full price
Even if you DO need this thing, if this brand or model is not one you'd buy anyway then you won't be happy in the long run. Don't make compromises to save a few bucks.
It doesn't come with all the same components/warranty as the full-priced model
Be wary of too-good-to-be-true prices that seem sketchy or items that don't match up with the specs of other retailers. Did you have some luck or did that thing fall off the back of a truck? You'll never know.
There's a catch
Maybe it's a rebate that makes it such a good deal. Are you really going to mail that thing in and follow up in eight weeks to make sure you've gotten your money back? Maybe you found a cheap price online but shipping will cost you big bucks. Where's good deal in that?
It will cost you something besides money
Black Friday deals, we're looking at you. Sure, you get a good deal but at what price to your sanity? Consider all the costs associated with a purchase. If you're willing to spend the time and energy it'll take to get that item then go for it, but make sure to account for those factors ahead of time.
Tell us! What are your deal-breakers when it comes to getting a good deal?
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