Uncovering Budget-Friendly Tech Purchases in the Era of Tariffs
Best Deals on Electronics During Major Sales Events
Looking for a great deal on electronics? Here's some advice for getting the most bang for your buck during Labor Day, Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, and New Year's sales.
During these sales events, major retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart heavily promote significant discounts on popular categories such as laptops, TVs, smart home devices, and headphones. To save substantially, consider shopping for previous-generation or last year's models, like the 2024 MacBook Air and iPad Air, which are often much more affordable than their newer counterparts.
For TVs and large electronics, Labor Day sales at stores like Best Buy can offer steep markdowns, sometimes thousands off high-end models. In fact, discounts of up to 50% on electronics are possible, as reported by Louis Ramirez, deals editor-in-chief for tech-review website Tom's Guide.
To ensure you don't miss out on the best offers, use deal tracking apps and alert tools such as the Krazy Coupon Lady’s Deal Planner. These apps notify you the moment sales start or when your desired items go on discount.
When it comes to tariffs, prices for new goods may rise due to their implementation, which can indirectly impact trade-in values by reducing consumer demand for new devices or altering resale markets. However, trading in used devices during or just before tariff increases may benefit from relatively higher demand and trade-in offers as buyers seek cheaper alternatives.
Some Prime Day deals still reflect pre-tariff prices, offering valuable discounts before tariffs cause further price hikes. Timing your purchases to avoid tariff-driven price increases is crucial to maximizing your trade-in or purchase value.
Remember, the right credit card can provide cashback with every purchase, making your savings even sweeter. For comprehensive guidance on making more money and keeping more of it, subscribing to Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine can help you find deals on various products, including electronics, travel, investments, groceries, clothing, cars, and credit card perks.
Happy shopping!
References:
- Best Buy
- Amazon
- Walmart
- Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine
- Tom's Guide
- Get great deals on home-and-garden items and gadgets by utilizing the massive discounts offered during major sales events, such as during Amazon Prime Day or Black Friday.
- To enhance your lifestyle with technology, explore the deals-and-discounts available on accessories like headphones and smart home devices available during events like Labor Day, when retailers like Best Buy and Amazon heavily promote their offers.
- When shopping for electronics during tariff-induced price increases, it may be advantageous to trade-in your used devices, as buyers seeking cheaper alternatives will drive the demand and trade-in offers higher.
