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Shopping

Know your rights, know when you're being manipulated and most of all, know where to sniff out the best bargains.

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Ikea: best buys and what to avoid From cots to mattresses, ovens and fridges, we dish the dirt on what you should and shouldn’t buy from Ikea.

How to save at the cinema You shouldn't need a Hollywood budget to go to the movies.

What's the problem with buying cheap appliances? A great bargain or just suspiciously cheap? Here’s what you need to consider before buying a budget appliance.

How CHOICE won better country of origin labels The power of sustained public pressure in keeping companies honest.

How to outsource cleaning, home maintenance, childcare and more Too many tasks, not enough time? Plenty of people can lend a hand, if you know where to look.

Is a Costco membership worth it? We look at whether you'll get great deals or if it's all just a jumbo-sized novelty.

Consumer rights and advice

Know your consumer rights, Make a complaint, How we've helped, and CHOICE Help

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Everyday shopping

Supermarkets, Shopping centres, Tickets, Clothing, Ethical buying and giving, and Bargain hunting

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Online shopping

Buying online, and Selling online

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Packaging labelling and advertising

Packaging, Labelling, and Advertising

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Shopping for services

Services, and Utilities

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Shopping for special occasions

Christmas, birthdays and gifts, and Weddings

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The shopping team

Our researchers and journalists spend the bulk of their work hours window shopping, grocery shopping, online shopping and more, looking at the best high street and e-tail options to help make your dollar work harder. As you can probably imagine, they really love their jobs.

Daniel Graham Data Journalist

Insurance, Budget, Financial planning and investing, Credit cards and loans, Everyday shopping, On holidays

Rachel Clemons Investigative journalist

Nutrition, Diet and fitness, Feeding children, Food warnings and safety, Groceries, Packaging labelling and advertising

Uta Mihm Senior content producer - investigative journalist

Banking, Insurance, Credit cards and loans, Financial planning and investing, Property, Education and childcare, Getting ready for baby, Healthy ageing, Reproductive health, Shopping for special occasions

Shopping

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The shopping team

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