As the holiday shopping season is in full swing and many of us are looking for the best possible deals we can find this year, make sure you do your homework before buying that big gift for your partner, your children, or even for yourself. While there may be great discounts and deals to be had, depending on where you shop, depends on if it is the best deal you can get. It may seem obvious, but rarely do people do enough research to truly save the most money they can on a purchase, and over time it catches up with you. Here is why you should do some research and take your time before any major purchases this holiday season.

Same Product, Different Prices

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Depending on where you shop can depend on how much you pay, despite stores having the same products. For example, if you are looking to buy a snow blower, you can find the same one at three different places for three different prices. For this exercise, say you are looking for a 13 Amp 20-Inch Corded Snow Thrower. Here is one listed on Greenworkstools for $179, while the same snow blower is listed on Amazon at $176. Three dollars may not seem like a big deal, but that isn't where the research ends. If you search for the same snow blower at Walmart, it is only $125. You can click on the three links and compare and contrast, but the same product, three stores, three prices. This is why it is important to take your time with big purchases.

Getting the Right Deals in Twin Falls

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Recently, a coworker brought to my attention how different certain sites can be when ordering supplies for the office. She looked at a different site than usual to see if it was cheaper, only to find the same products we usually order, but for $50 more than the office normally pays. Same quantity, and the same brand, but way more cost. While it may be convenient to buy what you are looking for at the first store or on the first site, you don't want to spend money you don't have to, even if it does take a little time. As the holiday approaches and time runs out, then maybe buy off the first site or store you go to, but as long as there is time, do your research. 

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Nobody wants to spend more than they have to on a gift or product, so why should you? While some of us may want to pay more to support a local store, that is ok, but if you are shopping and comparing between two larger companies, then make sure to get the best deal possible, and hopefully, the store or site with the higher price will learn to come down on their products. Shop smart, and save every penny you can this holiday season. 

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