Comparison-Shopping

A smart shopper will compare a variety of alternatives before purchasing goods and services, especially with more expensive purchases. A smart shopper is an informed shopper. You are a smart shopper if you know all of your options before you buy. This means making wise decisions about what to buy, where to buy it, and when to buy it. In this interactivity, you will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of comparison-shopping, the steps for making a major decision about what to purchase, and the various options for where to shop. Click the player button to begin.

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Other steps which improve decision-making include:

• researching prices for commonly purchased items
• using comparison-shopping
• weighing the pros and cons of sales incentives, guarantees, warranties, and rebates
• understanding sales terminology
• planning purchases and avoiding impuse buying
• computing unit prices
• reading labels
• reading contracts
• computing total costs
• checking references of businesses
• patronizing reputable businesses

Comparison-Shopping Considerations

In this interactivity, you will examine additional considerations to keep in mind while comparison-shopping. Click the player button to begin.