Getting a favorable deal on any consumer good, including a portable TV, requires doing the necessary research and having patience. Once you know exactly what you want to buy, you shouldn't always rush out and buy the product on which you've decided. If you do so, you'll indeed have the product, but you won't likely have it at the best price possible. Buying the right portable TV depends in part on how you plan to use it.
Instructions
1. Decide how you plan to use your portable TV. There are a number of portable TVs on the market, with a variety of functions. Some have built-in DVD players and some allow you to use the Internet. If you believe you'll make use of these additional features, plan on getting a portable TV that is capable of these tasks. If you simply want a portable TV that will allow you to watch TV and view movies, keep this in mind.
2. Visit a variety of electronics stores that sell portable TVs and look at the models that most closely fit your buying criteria. For example, if you want a TV on which you can browse the Internet, TVs by the brand Kula may be of interest. Take note of each TV's features and price, so that you'll know when a good deal comes along. Make sure to visit both "big box" stores and independently owned retailers, and ask questions about the models in which you're interested.
3. Browse fliers and sign up for email mailing lists to keep abreast of sales and specials offered at each store. Often, a significant sale will only include a set number of products; if this is the case, you want to hear about it first so that you can take action, if necessary.
4. Decide what you want to spend for the TV you wish to buy. Avoid being caught up in the feeling of wanting the product immediately. Often, as new products come on the market, older products will drop in price. When this is the case, you may be able to get the portable TV you've been eyeing at less than you expected to pay.
5. Check the price of the TV you wish to purchase at a number of stores during holiday sales. Retailers' annual "Black Friday" sales will likely give you the best deal, but you may also be able to get the TV for a good price at sales on such holidays as Memorial Day, Independence Day, and if you're in Canada, Boxing Day. When you find the TV at the price you have decided you can afford, take action and go buy it.
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