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Big-box retailers are promising huge door-buster deals on big-screen TVs this holiday weekend. And, sure enough, the Black Friday TV bargains are out there.
But if you want a good deal on a big-brand television set, you may be better off waiting a month.
"The week before the Super Bowl is a great time for TV shopping," advised The ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum.
Weisbaum joined hundreds of anxious shoppers on our TODAY Live Chat on Wednesday to talk about Black Friday.
A few other ConsumerMan tips included in the chat:
- You can avoid the crowds by shopping online. More and more retailers are offering their door-buster deals to on the Internet.
- Store credit cards are usually not a good deal. Just say no to the sales pitch.
- Gift cards make a decent gift. Cash is better.
- Extended warranties are usually a waste of money
- Debit card vs. credit card? Don't use the debit card.
- Most of all, don't get caught up in the frenzy. It truly is the thought that counts!
You can read the full chat here.
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I basically buy TVs online now and for a normal sale price to esure it's in stock. I just make sure to have the money first.
Also, I would contend what credit card over debit card. If you have the cash put back in your account, just pay it off with the debit card all at once.
This was a wasted article. I thought that when it said wait a month that would be right before Christmas and he had some inside that prices would go lower. Any dope knows that you wait till after christmas prices on most goods are lower. The Super Bowl is two months away. People want to know the best deals before christmas for gifts.