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It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them.
—Ben Franklin
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equipment, and materials that could be fire, electric, or accident hazards, or could be used to stop the spread of fire. Products that meet their standards and pass the tests are given the UL Seal of Approval.
You might also be familiar with The Better Business Bureau (BBB). The Better Business Bureau is a national association supported by business memberships. Most communities have a local office of the BBB nearby or you can visit their website at www.bbb.org. All BBB’s keep records on businesses in the community. If a consumer is not satisfied with the products or services of a business, he can call and report this to the BBB. Other consumers can call the BBB to see if a particular business has a record of unhappy customers. The BBB will tell them if any consumer has filed a complaint against a particular business. Remember that the BBB can only report complaints that they receive. If you call the BBB about a business and there is no record of any complaints, this may not mean all
consumers have been satisfied. Unhappy consumers don’t always file a complaint.
For major purchases, your local library can be another important source of information. Libraries subscribe to many magazines, which can be very useful in learning about a particular product. If
you are learning about cameras, the librarian can help you find photog- raphy magazines and books with articles about camera products. Other specialty magazines include skateboards, bicycles, camping, boating, golfing, skiing—just about anything you can think of. Libraries contain lots of information which the librarian can help you locate.
A good decision is one in which you purchase a product for less money so you save money, or you purchase a higher quality product for the same amount of money so you get more for your money. It is to your advantage to conduct a bigger search when:
Making a Major Purchase