Category: Deals

How to tell a real tech deal from a fake one: price history, the best time to buy, refurbished options, trade-ins and store policies.

Learn what panel type, HDR, refresh rate and ports really mean on doorbuster TVs, and which cheap sets are usually a poor buy, before you shop.

Oct 29 · 4 min

"Refurbished" can mean a new battery and a full warranty, or a quick wipe and a 30-day return window. Here's how the main programs compare.

Oct 29 · 4 min

Tech prices follow a surprisingly predictable calendar. Here's when laptops, TVs, phones and other gadgets usually get cheaper, and when to wait.

Oct 29 · 4 min

A big red "was" price proves nothing. Here's a five-minute routine to tell a genuine Black Friday tech deal from a markup in disguise.

Oct 29 · 5 min

Trade-in offers look similar until you read how they pay out. Here's where to send your old phone, how to prep it and how to avoid buyer scams.

Oct 29 · 5 min

Bought something and saw it cheaper a week later? Whether you get money back depends on the store, the seller and the calendar. Here's how it works.

Oct 29 · 4 min

Being a student can knock real money off a laptop, tablet or subscription. Here's who offers what, who qualifies and how to prove you're eligible.

Oct 29 · 4 min

Amazon prices move constantly. A free price tracker shows you whether today's "deal" is actually low and can email you when it drops.

Oct 29 · 4 min

Scam stores copy real brands, advertise on social media and vanish after a few weeks. These checks take two minutes and can save you a lot.

Oct 29 · 4 min