1 @) i5 `% ^; i; c0 y/ SSome basic tips:0 Y% j5 M/ K( a: T% j
1. Buy only what you want, and don't be tempted only by price.1 y4 T: G1 v0 B! f! t' W4 P
2. Avoid mail-in rebate (esp. with large values) as much as you can. Some of them are very unreliable. # q" V5 C4 x G7 c3. Buy online if possible to avoid crowds.( G! _8 F H* g
4. You might buy your item early and then price match later to ensure what you want, but YMMV.2 g' l7 ]- O) Q2 A) u
5. View this forum as often as you can, and feel free to discuss, ask and answer questions, and share your experiences.