# S$ \" B4 U/ H) t% JSome basic tips:, L8 U. i. V- B0 b" ~/ S \ k! y
1. Buy only what you want, and don't be tempted only by price.! E- g- @; L; S8 u7 z8 R* W- X
2. Avoid mail-in rebate (esp. with large values) as much as you can. Some of them are very unreliable." C" C" {- F! a. i+ L7 T& [4 Y$ j. H
3. Buy online if possible to avoid crowds." `4 _- m- o* s) S8 \! L
4. You might buy your item early and then price match later to ensure what you want, but YMMV., U1 @0 L# x# _9 h$ Q( p# m
5. View this forum as often as you can, and feel free to discuss, ask and answer questions, and share your experiences.