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It's sales season!

From Boxing Day onwards, there are great deals to be found in the sales, but there are also plenty of duds. Follow our expert tips and check our product reviews to make sure you're getting the best value for money.

Advice from our experts

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.
Top 10 tips when it's sale time

Do your homework to bag a bargain.
How to bag a bargain TV

Knowing the numbers can help you get a television for less.
Do you need an extended warranty?

Is extra protection worth it? Here's the questions to ask.

The products to avoid

Should you buy a Kmart coffee machine?

Kmart is known for its cult bargain buys, but are their coffee machines any good?
Dishwashers to avoid buying

We dish the dirt on the poorest performers in our dishwasher reviews
Biggest product fails of 2019

Don't get tricked into buying these duds
Mattresses to avoid buying this holiday season

AKA the mattresses you *should* buy if you don't want your guests to stay too long.
Should you buy a Kmart vacuum cleaner?

You may be enticed by the low price, but some of the worst-performing vacuums in our tests come from Kmart.
The Samsung washing machine that scored 1% for water efficiency

This top-loader is one of the least water-efficient washing machines we've ever tested.
3 coffee machines to avoid in the Boxing Day sales

Buying a new coffee machine in the sales or for Christmas? Avoid these from Sunbeam, Nescafé and Espressotoria.
Three fridges to avoid buying

Looking to snap up a bargain before Christmas or in the sales? Avoid losing your cool over these badly performing fridges.

Washing machines

We test both front and top loading washing machines in the CHOICE labs including models from Bosch, Fisher & Paykel, LG, Miele, Samsung and Simpson.
Coffee machines

We test manual, semi-automatic and pod coffee machines in the CHOICE labs, including Sunbeam, Breville, Kmart, DeLonghi and Nespresso.
Portable air conditioners

We test portable air conditioners in our labs, including models from DeLonghi, Dimplex, Omega Altise and more.
Clothes dryer reviews

See which dryers are high flyers – we test top models from Bosch, Electrolux, Fisher & Paykel, LG, Simpson, Miele and more.
Fridges

We test the coolest new fridges in the CHOICE labs to help you find the best one for your home, including models from Electrolux, Fisher & Paykel, LG, Samsung and more.
Dishwashers

We dish the dirt on the most popular dishwashers from Bosch, Fisher & Paykel, Miele and more.
Mattresses

How do the online bed-in-a-box mattresses from Koala, Ecosa and more, compare to brands from bricks and mortar retailers?
TVs

We test 58 TVs including the latest 2019 models from LG, Sony, Samsung, HiSense and more to give you the top brands, best picture and value for money.
Multifunction and basic printer reviews

We review inkjet and laser multifunction and basic printers from Canon, Brother, Epson, HP and more.
Ovens

Our test lab tells you which electric ovens cook best and are easiest to use.

Shopping at Aldi: best buys and what to avoid

Should you just buy everything at Aldi? Well, no. We look at ski gear, TVs, nappies and more.
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.
Best and worst electronics stores

Our survey results reveal the best shops and online stores for electrical appliances.
5 times cheap products outperformed expensive brands

That awkward moment when a $700 no-name fridge outperforms a $2700 Miele.
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.
Kmart: best buys and what to avoid

From coffee machines and trampolines to heaters and electric blankets, here's what to buy and what to dodge.
Should you buy a Dyson fan?

Will you really be blown away by how great your Dyson fan is, or is it just a cool waste of money...

How to avoid buyer's remorse

Bargain hunter Kimberley Allsopp warns you may get buyer's remorse if there are further reductions just around the corner.
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.
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.
Where to find the cheapest flights

Is it cheaper to buy airfares through a comparison site or directly from the airlines?
Know your consumer rights

Faulty product? Buyer's regret? Your right to a refund.
Click Frenzy online sale: deal or dud?

Click Frenzy's next online sale starts Tuesday 21 May: here’s how you can be a savvy shopper.