Posted by: Matthew in: ● March 9, 2010
Refurbs offer another choice to the Canadian bargain hunter. But is it really a deal or do you just get what you’re paying for? We’ll continue where we left off and explore some tips on what to look for when buying refurbs, and when to just stick with new.
Refurb basics
Retailers large and small offer items [...]
Posted by: Matthew in: ● March 2, 2010
From LCD TV to home appliance, refurbished items can be a great value for your money. But what exactly does “refurb” means for Canadian consumers? Here are a few tips that will be handy when treading the fine line between new and used.
So what exactly is a refurbished item?
Refurbished had traditionally meant that the item [...]
Posted by: Prashanth Gopalan in: ● February 17, 2010
The shopping mall is dead.
Or so they would have you believe.
Major news dailies speculate that the age of the shopping mall might be coming to an end. As they put it, the spatial barrier of shopping malls is vastly outperformed by the near limitless reach of the internet. Web 2.0-inspired phenomena, including social shopping through Facebook, crowdsourced [...]
Posted by: Prashanth Gopalan in: ● February 5, 2010
The human race is constantly plagued by its short memory cycle. Some say it was an evolutionary benefit that allowed us form and further our societies by forgetting the ills of the past. Others have likened it to a natural check on human society from achieving some form of social stability, forcing us to probe and question and push the boundaries of our existence – and [...]
Posted by: Matthew in: ● February 3, 2010
Like many of you, I’ve received a number of gift cards last Christmas. While these cards can no longer expire in many parts of Canada, up to 25% are never used due to various reasons. If you are still holding on to yours, here are some ideas on turning it back into cold hard cash.
Posted by: Prashanth Gopalan in: ● January 29, 2010
A Valentine’s Day Guide
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Posted by: Jennifer Chang in: ● January 20, 2010
In many aspects, online shopping is far safer than shopping in person. You can never get into a car accident, and no one will ever hassle you for change. While the web is more secure than ever before, there is no such thing as excessive precaution when it comes to your safety. Here are 6 [...]
Posted by: Matthew in: ● January 6, 2010
Canada and USA have always been each other’s biggest trading partners. With the Canadian dollar hitting a multi-year high at 0.965 USD, there are definite potentials for bargains south of the border. But do stores ship to Canada? And how much would we really save once the taxes, duties, exchange, and brokerage are all factored [...]
Posted by: Matthew in: ● December 30, 2009
Canadians have spent the most we ever have on gift cards in the past year, over $3.5 billion worth. This trend has no sign of slowing down as retailers large and small promote these shinny pieces of plastic as the ideal gift, ranging from your $10 Starbucks card to the $100,000 Four Season extravaganza. Retailers [...]
Posted by: Matthew in: ● December 22, 2009
For many Canadians, Boxing Day is no hold barred frenzy for bargain shopping. There are now more ways to get the best deals besides lining up in the cold. Matthew shares his thought on 8 tips and tricks that will help you to get the most from this year’s event without losing your nerves.