`7 k* P8 Q' oSome basic tips: 5 |" R o' j9 v+ O- I, n4 S4 E1. Buy only what you want, and don't be tempted only by price.; M: k2 T$ a, V: v) Q: u1 W
2. Avoid mail-in rebate (esp. with large values) as much as you can. Some of them are very unreliable. # z5 [7 @: I6 K5 @3. Buy online if possible to avoid crowds.* ^0 [) C2 P2 s5 Q+ }/ D
4. You might buy your item early and then price match later to ensure what you want, but YMMV." w! Z" w5 I0 P' j+ L8 P
5. View this forum as often as you can, and feel free to discuss, ask and answer questions, and share your experiences.