In the age of technology, electronics are a necessity. Devices like smart TV’s, computers, and music players and Bluetooth have become a part of everyday life. With new products coming out daily, keeping up with the latest trends can become an expensive habit.
The truth is, you don’t have to go broke buying electronics. Take a look at these 5 tips to help you stay digitally connected without draining your budget.
Shop Online
If you’re not in a rush, try searching for your product online. With so much competition, you are likely to find a few sales.
Search for Previous Models
We all want the latest and greatest. Sometimes the only thing that separates the newer models from older models is a simple software update and minor hardware enhancements. New model releases are a clear indicator that the older models will be cheaper. In some cases, you can find a 50% discount on a brand-new-older-model.
Discontinued items are also an option. With new models coming out every one to two years, a discontinued model would still give you a newer version of the device without the hefty price.
Search for Refurbished Items
By far the most overlooked option is refurbished electronics. Refurbished electronics are usually certified by the manufacturer. If you are in the market for household items like vacuums, dishwashers, washing machines or blenders, refurbished is the way to go.
When an item is refurbished it usually means it was returned for whatever reason by the first owner. This is great news for someone who doesn’t want to pay full price. Refurbished items don’t always come in the original box; they are normally repackaged for purchase.
If you are hesitant about this option, check the warranty of the product before you purchase it. A warranty can assure you the product will be covered in case it happens not to work as expected. Amazon sells a lot of refurbished items here.
Sell Your Older Items
There is usually no reason to keep your older models if you are upgrading. Just like you, there is someone else searching for electronics and willing to buy what you own.
It’s important to keep your electronics in the best shape possible. This way you can sell and re-coup some of the money you originally spent when it’s time to upgrade.
There are so many apps to sell your products on; even posting them on social media for your friends to see can help you sell them. If you’re not interested in selling them yourself, check with stores that have buyback programs or trade in deals. This way, you’ll have an older, like-new product to sell, and a few extra dollars to put toward your new model.
Discounts and Promotions
Are you a student, a teacher or military personnel? Does your employer give corporate discounts for electronics? If you fit into one of these categories, you’re likely eligible for a discount.
Coupons and promotional codes are sometimes available. Many stores advertise coupons or promotional codes right on their websites.
Another option is using a coupon search engine like Mamma.com. This website allows you to search for coupons on whatever brand or product you’re shopping for. It’s a great resource to help save you a few bucks on each purchase you make online.
Well there you have it: 5 Tips to Help You Stay Digitally Connected Without Draining Your Budget.
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