With End of Financial Year Sales marketing going into overdrive,
CHOICE.com.au
has released the top 5 products from last year's sales with tips on how to
spot a bargain and how to avoid a dud.
"End of Financial Year Sales are one of the busiest times of year at
CHOICE.com.au
" says CHOICE spokesperson Jonathan Brown.
"Marketing goes into overdrive in June and while there's some good deals to
be found, but you can also end up stuck with a dud product that's been
collecting dust on shelves. We've released the top 5 from last years' sales
so we can help people get a good deal and avoid being ripped off. According
to our data, End of Financial Year and Boxing Day sales are when
Australians shop for big ticket purchases - large appliances we expect to
last for years. Even on sale, these are big investments and no one wants to
regret a big feature of the living room, kitchen or laundry for years to
come" says Brown.
The top 5 products from EOFYS 2018 at CHOICE.com.au
are:
- Electric Heaters
- Washing Machines
- Televisions
- Coffee Machines
- Ovens
Data sourced from
CHOICE.com.au
traffic June 2018. Excludes services.
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CHOICE.com.au
has asked a range of its experts on what to watch out for in the top 5,
including how to read TV product codes for a better haggle and which type
of washing machines last longer and use less water.
Advice from CHOICE experts available at our
full CHOICE.com.au article
and select quotes below.
CHOICE experts have also warned Australians off some of the worst
performing products this sales period:
6 products you shouldn't buy in the EOFY sales
3 TVs to avoid this sales season
Kmart electric heater proves to be a dud
3 ovens you shouldn't buy in the EOFY sales
Media contact:
Jonathan Brown, 0430 172 669,
media@choice.com.au
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Quotes attributable to CHOICE experts:
Electric heaters:
"One of the best tricks for getting the most out of an electric heater is
to use it in conjunction with a ceiling fan" says Matthew Steen, Director
of Reviews and Testing at CHOICE.
"A ceiling fan will help circulate warm air around your room, making sure
you don't end up with uncomfortable cold patches."
Washing machines:
"We tend to recommend front loaders because they perform better and use
less water, but there are pros and cons to each type" says CHOICE laundry
expert, Ashley Iredale.
"Convenience comes at a cost. Washer-dryer combos tend to break down more,
use more water and leave you waiting longer for dry clothes."
Televisions
"Paying attention to the specific product codes can pay off handsomely"
says CHOICE Television expert Denis Gallagher.
"Use the product codes to find out how old the TV on sale really is. If
it's from 2018 or 2017 there's a good chance you can haggle even further."
