How to Score Massive Discounts During This Year’s Biggest Sales

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Even if a deal seems amazing, check to see if another retailer is offering the item for the same discount or maybe even less. It’s more work but you could potentially save a lot of money.

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Be prepared for the sales by making a list of things you want to focus on so you don’t fall into the trap of impulsively buying what you don’t necessarily want or need. Are you really going to use that high-end blender? If not, move on. Particularly with lightning sales, it’s easy to just buy something because it’s a great deal, and then end up wasting your money on clutter.

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