It so happens that going into the store for one product, we go out with a thing that we did not plan to buy at all. Or we buy goods whose quality is not up to par. Or we get an item that is unsuitable in terms of its parameters for our apartment. And so on. In a word, we spend money not on what we really need, but on what we get. In order to choose the right product, just follow a few simple rules.
You will need
Time, money, information.
Instruction manual
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When choosing food, pay attention to the expiration date, the integrity of the package, the presence of extraneous odors. Canned food lids should not be swollen. Cheeses (with the exception of special grades) and sausages should not be covered with mold, frozen semi-finished products should be easily poured inside the package - this indicates that they were stored at the correct temperature conditions.
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Large household appliances (stove, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher) are quite expensive. Therefore, it is better to devote more time to choosing and buying. In order not to fall for the tricks of the seller who needs to sell stale or more expensive goods, find out in advance how you can about the subject of your purchase. To do this, use the Internet, reviews of friends, advertising information. This, among other things, will also save time, since you will select several models for yourself in advance and choose from among them, and not from the entire range presented in the store.
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When choosing consumer electronics (kitchen appliances, telephones, cameras, etc.), pay attention to the complete set of goods, the country of manufacture, and the availability of service. Before you buy the product, ask the seller to demonstrate the device in action. Check if it fits comfortably in your hand, if such a cord length is enough for you, find out how many batteries work and whether there is a charger for them.
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Home goods (furniture, carpets, wallpapers, etc.) should not be bought if they are suspiciously cheap. This may indicate poor quality. The most expensive are furniture and carpets made of natural materials. But their price is quite high. It is better to buy a carpet from natural silk on the wall, from wool - to the living room or bedroom. Rugs made of synthetic materials are suitable in the hallway - they are cheaper and easier to clean. When choosing a wallpaper, start from where they will hang. For the kitchen, it is better to purchase wallpapers that can be washed.
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Power tools must have a smooth descent, an official warranty card, instructions in Russian. If you do not plan to work with a power tool all the time, then it will be enough to buy an amateur, not a professional device. His price is much lower than that of a professional.
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Personal hygiene products and detergents are best purchased at large supermarkets. There are stricter storage conditions. In addition, large stores usually work directly with suppliers and manufacturers of products, which excludes the possibility of purchasing counterfeit goods (fakes).
note
Pay attention to the expiration date. If there is not enough time left before its expiration, it is better not to purchase such a product, especially if the packaging of the goods is large and you do not have time to fully use it by the time the expiration date expires.
Helpful advice
Do not go for food on an empty stomach. It is proved that a hungry buyer purchases products twice as much as originally planned.
