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Practical tips for spotting real deals, setting a target price and buying at the right time.

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Smart buying

How to tell if a price drop is real

Five quick checks to tell a genuine price drop from a fake sale.

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Timing

Best time of year to buy electronics in Canada

When Canadian shoppers tend to find the best deals, and when to wait.

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Smart buying

How to set a target price

A simple way to decide what you are willing to pay before you shop.

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Alerts

Price tracking 101

What a tracker does, what it cannot do, and how to use alerts well.

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Seasonal

Back-to-school on a budget

Which items to buy early, which to wait on, and how to stay within budget.

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Seasonal

Boxing Day vs Black Friday

How the two big Canadian sale periods differ, and how to choose.

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Product guide

Buying headphones without overpaying

What to compare, and when to wait, when shopping for headphones.

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Product guide

Small kitchen appliances: when to wait

Which small appliances are worth waiting on, and how to decide.

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Planning

Gift shopping without the panic

A calm way to plan gifts, set budgets and catch prices as they fall.

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Smart buying

5 mistakes that make you miss a sale

Common shopping habits that cost money, and simple ways to avoid them.

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