Can you actually save money on sales tax by shopping online?
Does everyone actually rush to the store to purchase a new big-screen TV for the Super Bowl?
These pieces of shopping-related wisdom are pervasiveand often pushed by advertisers to try and bring you into stores.
But do these old chestnuts hide any truth?
This post originally appeared onDeal News.
Lets take a look at nine of the biggest shopping myths to separate fact from fiction.
Unfortunately, while youcanget great deals buying in bulk, this isnt always the case.
You may be surprised to find smaller packages can be just as economical as larger ones.
Every other month of the yearincluding the lead-up to Super Bowl SundayTV sales were pretty evenly distributed.
And like other types of holiday creep,some of these post-Christmas sales actually start before Christmas.
Consider cars, which have new models every year.
It would be natural to assume that in January 2016 dealers wanted to get rid of 2015 models.
Thats why we keep you up-to-date with thebest things to buy every month!
If Its On Sale, Buy It
Not all sales are created equal.
Youve probably noticed that in certain storesnotably, department storesthings seem to be on sale all the time.
Be wary of these always-on-sale items: Do a price check to confirm youre getting a bargain worth buying.
On top of that,sales at the regular retailer can sometimes beat outlet prices.
Savvy shoppers will think twice before buying from a less reputable merchant.
Will that seller not honor the price?
Not have the item in stock?
Pile on extra shipping fees?
Its always better to pay a little more and ensure headache-free shopping.
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