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  Bag a bargain!

  There are great deals to be found in 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

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• How to buy a bargain TV

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• Is a Thermomix worth it? We test to find out

  Whether you’re forking out for the original or a competitor, this is no impulse buy. We help you decide if this machine is for you.
• Cheap vs expensive frypans - which performs best?

  Do you really need to spend hundreds of dollars to get a great frypan? 
• Kmart's best buys

  We reveal the products that impressed in our tests and the duds that disappointed.
• Tech products to buy to boost your tax return

  Reduce your taxable income by buying a laptop, tablet, smartphone, printer or storage.

The products to avoid

• Mattresses to miss if you want a good sleep

  Sweet dreams aren't made of these poor performers in our latest mattress test.
• Worst electric heaters to avoid

  Don't count on these to keep you warm this winter.
• 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.
• The worst-rated TVs to watch out for

  Keen for a new screen in the EOFY sales? Give these models a miss, say our experts.
• 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.
• Worst washing machines

  Looking to buy a new washing machine in the EOFY sales? Steer clear of these models that failed to impress in our tests.
• Grounded! The coffee machines that failed

  Want to pick up a bargain coffee machine in the sales? Avoid these from Sunbeam, Nescafé and Espressotoria.
• Dishwashers to avoid buying

  We dish the dirt on the poorest performers in our dishwasher reviews
• 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.

CHOICE reviews

• Heaters

  Fan, column, convection or radiant – which electric heater is best?
• TVs

  We test 40 TVs including the latest models from LG, Sony, Samsung, Hisense and more to give you the top brands, best picture and value for money.
• 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.
• 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?
• 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.

Where to shop

• Shopping at Aldi: best buys and what to avoid

  Should you just buy everything at Aldi? Well, no. We look at ski gear, TVs, coffee machines, 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 mattresses to ovens to the dodgiest fridge we've seen, our experts reveal the retailer's best and worst rated products.
• Kmart Anko: Best buys and what to avoid 

  We reveal the products that impressed in our tests and the duds that disappointed.
• Should you buy a Dyson fan?

  Will you be blown away, or is it just a cool waste of money?

More tips for bargain hunters

• 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.
• Expert tips for TV shopping in-store

  What to look out for when faced with a wall of screens.
• Know your consumer rights

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

  Here’s how to shop smart when the sale kicks off this Tuesday 21 July.