Bargain hunting

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Bargain hunting

Are you paying too much? We show you how to get more for your money.

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The products to look out for in the sales We've created a handy 'cheat sheet' of the best rated products to take with you shopping.

Products to avoid in the sales The worst performing appliances in a handy CHOICE cheat sheet so you know what to steer clear of.

The biggest product fails of 2019 Find out which appliances and products stood out this year – for all the wrong reasons.

Five products to think twice about before buying from overseas Shopping for these products on foreign shores could end in disappointment, injury and even arrest.

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.

5 times cheap products outperformed expensive brands That awkward moment when a $700 no-name fridge outperforms a $2700 Miele.

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.

The most popular products in the EOFY sales We round up the most researched products in the lead-up to the sales, and give you top tips to help you shop.

Why you shouldn't always 'add to cart' as soon as a sale starts Bargain hunter Kimberley Allsopp warns you may get buyer's remorse if there are further reductions just around the corner.

6 products you shouldn't buy in the EOFY sales Save yourself sale regret: CHOICE experts name the products that just aren't worth the cash.

How to bargain Top tips from marketing experts, and why bargaining is about more than just getting the cheapest price.

The high cost of university textbooks Are Australian textbook publishers overcharging students?

Would you buy a toaster for $7.50? We look at low-cost appliances for their performance, ethics and sustainability.

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Looking to save some cash on those everyday items? We'll show you how.

Are you paying too much for your energy?

Don't just yell and scream to let off steam, get the outcome you want with some targeted complaining.

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