# d- s- q# b) ?* uSome basic tips: ) C2 r! H/ ^- X1. Buy only what you want, and don't be tempted only by price.* `3 B2 A) Y& b8 ]. y: Y6 r
2. Avoid mail-in rebate (esp. with large values) as much as you can. Some of them are very unreliable.9 X3 p' g6 |4 t! B
3. Buy online if possible to avoid crowds.' N$ d0 @2 H; E* Q5 f( c/ j' a
4. You might buy your item early and then price match later to ensure what you want, but YMMV. ' O1 C" M+ R8 W1 e: \5. View this forum as often as you can, and feel free to discuss, ask and answer questions, and share your experiences.