Model first, % second
Without a SKU / spec sheet, the discount isn’t comparable. Two “55-inch” TVs are not the same TV.
Pick 1–2 target models. Flyers tell you if THIS model moved—not to fall for another reference.
Add delivery, haul-away, install
A fridge $150 cheaper + $120 delivery + $80 to take the old one isn’t a deal. Ask for the delivered total.
“Free to your door” has zones and dates. Read the line, not the banner.
Open-box and end-of-line
Fine if condition, accessories and store warranty are in writing. Less fine if you need a seal for insurance or a gift.
Photo defects before you sign. “Like new” is a sales line, not proof.
Wait for Black Friday?
Some big tickets drop again in November; others (discontinued model, dead appliance) won’t. If it’s broken, waiting costs a laundromat or a rental.
Set a target price. If fall hits it, buy. “Maybe 8% later” isn’t a strategy.
PromoSimple to filter noise
Compare 2 nearby banners on the same SKU. If the gap is small, the easier store (stock, service) wins.
A product alert (when enabled) beats checking every night.
SKU, delivered total, condition, target price. PromoSimple lines up flyers; walk-out total decides—not the biggest red %.
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