What to Buy in February
Knowing when to purchase what can mean big savings throughout the year. Savvy shoppers take advantage of two major, and related, trends: seasonal shifts and post-holiday efforts to clear out inventory.
Knowing when to purchase what can mean big savings throughout the year. Savvy shoppers take advantage of two major, and related, trends: seasonal shifts and post-holiday efforts to clear out inventory.
Today we found an $80 7" Android tablet, a $30 leather iPhone case marked down to $5, and more.
Best Buy:
Coby Kyros 7" Tablet with 4GB Memory ($79.99, $129.99 value)
Today we found daily deals for a Sony eReader, movie tickets, a refurbished HP Laptop, a 10 piece bakeware set, and more.
Ebay:
Sony 6" eReader ($115; $150)
The best daily deals of today include a Bose speaker system, two HDTV deals, iPad accessories, and more. Amazon:
Bose Multimedia Speaker System ($59.99; $99 value)
Today we have a cheap Bluetooth headset daily deal, a $170 Coby HDTV, and more. Best Buy:
Coby 32" Class 720p LCD HDTV ($169.99, regularly $299.99)
Budget drinkers rejoice with full-bodied, well-balanced red wines, top-selling Chardonnays, and sparkling wines shockingly similar to true Champagne, all below $20.
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We will be updating this blog post continuously as new deals are announced! Newest update: Amazon's Black Friday deals.
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New Reviews
Microwaves.
Updated Review:
Space Heaters.
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