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How to use coupon codes, and why they fail
Where the promo box hides, what "code not valid" usually means, and the order to apply codes, cashback and card offers so nothing cancels out.
K Spellman · Sep 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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How to tell a real discount from a fake one
"Was" prices, countdown timers and "70% off" badges are easy to print. Here is how to check whether a saving is genuine before you buy.
K Spellman · Sep 10, 2026 · 3 min read
buying guide
Refurbished, open-box and used — what the labels actually mean
The biggest genuine savings on electronics are on products that are not new. Here is what each condition label promises, and what to check before you buy.
K Spellman · Sep 10, 2026 · 2 min read
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How our price comparison works, and where it can be wrong
What "lowest price found" means, how often prices are checked, what is left out, and how to read the dates so you are not surprised at checkout.
K Spellman · Sep 10, 2026 · 2 min read