Last week we decided to upgrade from our old DVD to a new BluRay player. I think I blogged about it but shopped around online and through the flyers and we decided to go to Costco as they price was much better and we are in their membership plan where you get a percent back at the end of the year. All fine and well right? Wrong.
When we got home I found that our one TV didn't have HDMI jacks and the old standard RCA cables just don't didn't cut it picture wise so back out we went and had to buy some HD cables which aren't cheap.
Those accessories sure can add up when you think you are getting ahead in your shopping. If you are making some major electronic purchases if never hurts to ask if they are willing to throw something in. Ask for those extra cables, TV wall mount or any other accessories you might need. I imagine the big box stores aren't going to do much for you but if you deal with a local mom and pop store you never know what they will do for your business.
Also if you are going to making a big purchase dig a little deeper and make sure you have everything you need or that everything you have is compatible. There's nothing worse than having to go over your budget because you didn't understand what you were buying.
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