Let’s face it; buying a new computer puts a big pinch on the pocketbook, especially during trying economic times. With a little effort, using your shopping skills and buying at the right time, you can ultimately save hundreds of dollars on this most important purchase.
Tips and Tricks to save you money.
§ Buy at the right time – The Holidays are the best time to buy electronic as retailers offer huge discounts to move merchandise during this most busy of seasons. So we’ve just passed the Holidays, now what? Spring is also a great time to purchase computers. Many computer providers show their new and upcoming products at shows across the country in January, and those products start showing up in the spring, hence April is a great month to purchase a new computer.
§ Try doing you shopping online – This tip is a doozy! Try putting something in your online shopping cart but don’t check out. In some instances, retailers will offer you a discount after a few days to try and entice you to buy.
§ Try finding academic or work-related discounts – Students stand up and pay attention. If you go to school, even on a part-time basis you may qualify for computer discounts. Others, who don’t go to school, yet work for established companies can buy their computer hardware by going through their company. Retailers often offer discounts to companies they’ve done business with.
§ Pay attention to Social Media – Many retailers now have their information on Twitter or Facebook. By paying attention to these Social Media avenues, you may find yourself staring down at a one-day sale or huge discounts on certain products.
§ Go with Open Source Software – After saving money on the actual computer consider using open source software which is free to download. A friend who runs a video business told me about how he uses free video codecs provided by Xvid software to watch video. Then he also uses Virtual Dub for all his editing and finally converts his video with Handbrake. All of those programs are free and work as well as software you would normally pay for.
It’s no secret that buying a new computer can kill most people’s income stream. By using some of the above tips and tricks you may be able to find huge discounts on your new purchases.
