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Tips for buying a digital camera
Consumer Reports had a good story today, May 8, offering advice on how to get the best deal when shopping for a digital camera at a retail store.
Whether you are considering buying a camera for your mom or wife for Mother’s Day or your favorite graduate, it is good to have some background when making a big purchase such as this.
CR noted that there is a lot to be said about shopping online, but then you can’t try out the camera, which is an important component of getting what you want.
The consumer organization also advises shoppers to:
Ask yourself the right questions. How easy is it to handle and operate?
Be wary of the salesperson. While there are knowledgeable salespeople out there, there are also plenty of ignorant ones. Do your homework.
Ask for the best price. Don’t be afraid to negotiate with a salesperson.
Avoid cameras packaged in blister packs. The best cameras are generally not sold this way.
Watch out for refurbished or gray market products. If the box the camera comes in is just a plain white box, and has no images, brand logos and product info on it, then it might be a refurbished model.
Do the paperwork. If the camera you are buying has a mail-in rebate, be sure to get the proper forms from the dealer when you make your purchase. Don’t leave the counter without these forms or receipts.
Forgo the extended warranty.
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