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Big ticket items



Published: 13.10.2009

With the economy not in the best shape, many of us will be putting off buying dream items like a new plasma TV or the latest laptop. But when your old fridge is leaking all over the floor, you may not have much of a choice when it comes to getting a big ticket item.

Before you buy, work out what specific features you need, whether you can afford to buy it on credit, and find out whether an extended warranty will give you any extra protection over the Consumer Guarantees Act.

To find out more about buying big ticket items read our Word of Advice column.