Shopping

Independent and trusted investigations and guides to your rights when shopping in retail stores and online.

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Is bigger cheaper?

Unit pricing helps shoppers get value for money and make better choices.

23 Mar 2007 | Our comparison of the prices of various brands and sizes of everyday items in major supermarkets confirmed what most shoppers already know - it's hard to choose the best value.

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Refunds and your rights

Know when you’re entitled to return goods and get your money back.

19 Feb 2007 | In this report we explain your rights to a refund for products or services, how warranties affect the situation, and where to go for help if a retailer isn't cooperating.

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What not to buy for Christmas

Tempted to buy someone a foot spa or an aromatherapy diffuser for Christmas?

9 Dec 2006 | We recently asked CHOICE subscribers to rate how useful - or not - the small electrical appliances they own are.

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Store finance deals buying guide

Low-cost deals for those who pay on time, exorbitant interest rates for those who don’t — and a warning about deals to avoid.

3 Nov 2006 | Store credit deals are lucrative for finance companies and can be profitable for retailers too, but for consumers they’re a real mixed bag.

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Duty-free is it worth it?

As much a holiday tradition as cocktails by the pool, does duty-free still offer good value?

23 Aug 2005 | Duty-free shopping was one of the perks of travelling overseas. The introduction of GST saw a whole raft taxes phased out, so is still good value?

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