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What are your tips for saving money on big ticket holiday items?

This holiday shopping season, many of us are turning to "creative" means to getting the items on our list at a discount.  We are looking to buy those big ticket items but, save as much as we can.

Please tell us your best tips for saving on big ticket items this holiday season?  Maybe, we can all learn a thing or two!

 

Paper Coupons (60.9%)

Online Promo Codes (64.5%)

Haggling at the Store (7.8%)

Loyalty Cards (Frequent Shopper Cards) (31.8%)

Other (please provide your comment after you vote) (6.0%)

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  • dysteach By dysteach
    on Nov 12, 2008  

    I always like for online discount codes whenever I order anything. I also use coupons for everything possible. I belong to many survey sites and save the points to use for gift cards and checks.

  • workofiction By workofiction
    on Nov 12, 2008  

    I plan on scouring the Black Friday ads for anything I need.

  • septmom By septmom
    on Nov 12, 2008  

    A lot of stores will match competitor's advertised prices on the same items. --I've found that many local retailers are glad to do this to prevent business walking out the door to go to the big chain retailers. WalMart has always done ad matching... For those of you that like to shop the day after Thanksgiving here is a tip that we follow to avoid some of the big lines. Find the items you'd like on Thanksgiving day, see if WalMart has the same item in store,bring your ad and shop any time after midnight to pick up the same items. We've done this for years and have been able to get almost every toy for the kid's at the lowest price without waiting in the cold and fighting the crowds! --This also applies to electronics etc... Just remember your ads. :o)

  • lindabtx By lindabtx
    on Nov 12, 2008  

    Black Friday deals. I go in prepared by seeing the ads beforehand at www.gottadeal.com.

  • Sparkleandshine By Sparkleandshine
    on Nov 12, 2008  

    I usually find the best deals online with promo codes!

  • richtania By richtania
    on Nov 12, 2008  

    I like to combine offers, coupon + online offer, or in combination with a courtesy card etc. Grocery stores are awesome for this, I use a clipped or printed coupon in combination with what ever items are currently on sale (weekly instore sale items). Great savings!

  • pattywishinmi By pattywishinmi
    on Nov 12, 2008  

    For big tag items, I shop around. Either in stores or online, check store ads. I find I can get the best price(most of the time) at Amazon.com.

  • rolliepollie By rolliepollie
    on Nov 12, 2008  

    Just wait a while and the price will come down. Lots of time to less than half what it is when it first hits the market. Am also a huge fan of coupons. You can save a lot of money that way.

  • Joianya By Joianya
    on Nov 12, 2008  

    I save the big ticket items for the Day After Thanksgiving Sales aka Black Friday. Usually you can get a great deal on whatever you are looking for.

  • domesticgoddess1 By domesticgoddess1
    on Nov 12, 2008  

    I research and compare prices online from as many different retailers that I can in order to find the best price for the item I am looking to buy.