There are savings to be had on all kinds of products and services, if you know where to look and what to ask for. We show you how to find the best prices on essentials like clothing, groceries and bills, so you have more money left over for the important things, like dining out and shopping – and we'll show you how to get a bargain on those, too!
Bargain hunting
Bargain hunting
Are you paying too much? We show you how to get more for your money.
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Overpriced and underperforming: The pricey products that flunked our tests
From stick vacs to TVs, these premium-priced products delivered bargain-bucket performance.
How to op shop like a pro and save money in 2024
Think op shopping is just for clothes? Think again. Here’s how to save money on plenty of practical items.
Boxing Day duds: The products to avoid in the sales
Think twice before adding these low scorers to your cart.
How to shop smart in the Boxing Day sales
If you're keen to shop in the end-of-year sales, these tips can help you get a good deal.
Products to avoid in the Cyber Monday sales
The sales are almost over, but don't let the high pressure tactics trick you into buying a dud.
The products worth buying in today's Cyber Monday sales
Expert tips for bagging a genuine Cyber Monday bargain, plus exclusively for members, the products worth buying in the sales.
Products to avoid in the EOFY sales
CHOICE experts name the products you should avoid, regardless of how cheap they are.
How to buy or repair a second-hand appliance
A guide to buying used whitegoods, electronics and small appliances, and how to maintain them.
Boxing Day best buys: Member exclusive
Buying big in the sales? Here's our guide to the best-rated products to look for.
Don't get ripped off by an extended warranty in the Boxing Day sales
If you're looking to save this sales season, don't waste money on a low-value extended warranty.
Does Black Friday really have the best deals?
Our price-check investigation shows that you can find bigger discounts at other times of the year.
Ikea: Best buys and what to avoid
From mattresses and microwaves to cooktops and cots, we take a look at some of Ikea's best and worst products.
Most popular products in the EOFY sales
We round up the most researched products in the lead-up to the sales, and give you our top tips to help you shop.
Chemist Warehouse Black Friday sale prices not so hot
Prices on three items were significantly higher during the sale than before or after.
One in two Aussies are keen to bag a Black Friday bargain
The four-day shopping event is bigger than ever, but CHOICE data finds not everyone is convinced the discounts are worth it.
EOFY best buys: Member exclusive
Buying big in the end-of-financial-year sales? Here's our guide to the best-rated products to look for.
How to haggle
We spoke to the experts to find out how to negotiate the best deal.
Australia's appliance shortage – why is it happening and how long will it last?
Plus, expert advice for buying appliances during the shortage.
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.
Buying tech products in the EOFY sales?
What you need to ask before you buy.
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.
Things you can get for free on your birthday
Birthday expert, Erin Farrugia, knows hot to celebrate – and where to go to pick up birthday discounts and special offers.
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