By Rita R. Robison, Consumer Specialist, Blogging at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide

Guest Blogger

Are you considering buying a TV set, camera, or computer for yourself or do you want to get a good price on a holiday gift?

Consumer Reports offers these 10 tips for shoppers on buying electronics in the December issue of the magazine:

• 1. Buying online can be better.
• 2. Be wary of pricy add-ons.
• 3. Don’t buy an extended warranty.
• 4. Look for deals early in the season.
• 5. Consider refurbished and open-box items.
• 6. Ask for a lower price.
• 7. Recognize what each retailer offers.
• 8. Realize that high specs might not ensure high quality.
• 9. Be aware that performance often runs in the family of products.
• 10. Recognize that you might not need top performance.

See the article “Buying Electronics” for details on each of these tips, including which online sellers and retailers were outstanding in price or service.

To read the Consumer Reports’ recommendations on electronics based on testing, get a copy of the December issue of the magazine at your local library. Recommendations are available on the Web for subscribers to the Consumer Reports’ online service.

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