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Comparison Shopping
more over its lifetime than clothing that can be washed. An appliance that uses six large batteries will cost more over its lifetime than one that uses only two small batteries.
Once you’ve narrowed down your search, make phone calls; visit different stores and browse the internet; look at advertisements; and talk with friends, relatives, and salespeople to find out where the products you are interested in are available. Shop around. Prices may vary from one store to another. If you don’t need the product immedi- ately, you may want to wait for it to go on sale.
After you have compared the products or services, the stores, and your resources, you are ready to make your decision. Smart shoppers take time to learn about what they are buying. They do not buy on impulse. It may be time consuming, but the rewards of making your limited resources go farther are worth it.
Refund Policies
Don’t forget to ask about refund policies before you buy anything. Think twice about buying any product that has a no-return stipulation. You live in a competitive economy and smart business owners know their customers should be able to test out a product before they purchase. Before making any major purchase, always sleep on it. Any salesperson who pressures you to purchase quickly should only reinforce your decision to wait.