Comments on: How I Research a Purchase http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/how-i-research-a-purchase/ Saving, Earning, and Investing Money Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:58:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Robert http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/how-i-research-a-purchase/comment-page-1/#comment-418337 Robert Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:42:56 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/?p=948#comment-418337 I also use Amazon.com for most things except cars for which I use http://www.truecar.com and cnet.com for tech specific items I also use Amazon.com for most things except cars for which I use http://www.truecar.com and cnet.com for tech specific items

]]> By: Brett @ Personal Loan Portfolio http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/how-i-research-a-purchase/comment-page-1/#comment-97052 Brett @ Personal Loan Portfolio Sat, 09 Aug 2008 20:03:46 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/?p=948#comment-97052 I nearly check Amazon before purchasing most products even if I am not buying it from there because they seem to have the most reviews. Also, I love Edmunds.com for car purchases and also used Zillow for pricing my house when we sold it by owner. Although, I think there are a few great sources that you are missing: - Consumer Reports - BBB - When I am at the store and I want to purchase something I am unsure of or it costs more than $50, I usually check frucall.com. pfstartup mentioned cnet which is a good source for techie items. If it is a technology component such as a monitor, hard drive, etc I also always check the ratings at newegg.com. I nearly check Amazon before purchasing most products even if I am not buying it from there because they seem to have the most reviews. Also, I love Edmunds.com for car purchases and also used Zillow for pricing my house when we sold it by owner.

Although, I think there are a few great sources that you are missing:
- Consumer Reports
- BBB
- When I am at the store and I want to purchase something I am unsure of or it costs more than $50, I usually check frucall.com.

pfstartup mentioned cnet which is a good source for techie items. If it is a technology component such as a monitor, hard drive, etc I also always check the ratings at newegg.com.

]]> By: pfstartup http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/how-i-research-a-purchase/comment-page-1/#comment-96894 pfstartup Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:07:00 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/?p=948#comment-96894 I personally check out cnet.com whenever I'm researching technology purchases. They really know what they're talking about. They tend to have great reviews of products and articles that answer general questions like 1080p vs. 720p I personally check out cnet.com whenever I’m researching technology purchases. They really know what they’re talking about. They tend to have great reviews of products and articles that answer general questions like 1080p vs. 720p

]]> By: Another Personal Finance Blog http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/how-i-research-a-purchase/comment-page-1/#comment-96889 Another Personal Finance Blog Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:30:20 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/?p=948#comment-96889 Checking blogs, forums and groups is a great way to see what has been written about something both positive and negative. Additionally, commenters will offer up alternatives. Checking blogs, forums and groups is a great way to see what has been written about something both positive and negative. Additionally, commenters will offer up alternatives.

]]> By: Jim http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/how-i-research-a-purchase/comment-page-1/#comment-96874 Jim Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:06:49 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/?p=948#comment-96874 strong post. I tend to buy a lot of books from Amazon. I am always open to reading others reviews and commentary. I tend to really enjoy going back and reading the reviews after I have finished the book to see if I agree with their stance on how good/bad/helpful the book was. strong post. I tend to buy a lot of books from Amazon. I am always open to reading others reviews and commentary. I tend to really enjoy going back and reading the reviews after I have finished the book to see if I agree with their stance on how good/bad/helpful the book was.

]]> By: Miranda http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/how-i-research-a-purchase/comment-page-1/#comment-96863 Miranda Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:38:33 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/?p=948#comment-96863 I don't research much, because my husband really, really likes to look for the best products for the best prices. His favorite research tool is Consumer Reports. We also like reading user ratings and reviews on products that we are considering. In the end, we usually feel good about what we purchase. Very rarely do we experience buyer's remorse, since everything is meticulously researched. I don’t research much, because my husband really, really likes to look for the best products for the best prices. His favorite research tool is Consumer Reports.

We also like reading user ratings and reviews on products that we are considering. In the end, we usually feel good about what we purchase. Very rarely do we experience buyer’s remorse, since everything is meticulously researched.

]]> By: Solomon@ThingsI'mGratefulFor http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/how-i-research-a-purchase/comment-page-1/#comment-96862 Solomon@ThingsI'mGratefulFor Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:34:01 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/?p=948#comment-96862 I always check amazon, then have a look at a forum devoted to either the manufacturer or that specific product. I always check amazon, then have a look at a forum devoted to either the manufacturer or that specific product.

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