Money saving tip.

OK, here's the scenario. Best Buy has Item X, a cool new gadget you need/want. $200, BUT...they have a $50 mail in rebate. So it's $150. After 8-12 (or more) weeks that is, assuming the check comes. And it very well might not, even IF you can jump through the proper hoops. Circuit City (Or Company X for that matter) also stocks Item X. Like Best Buy, they charge $200, but don't have the rebate going. So, the choice is clear. Get it at Circuit City.

Why?

Because almost all retail chains have something called the price match. And while this seemingly doesn't give you a big advantage, it can, if you know what you're doing. You go to the place with the least amount of rebates, and have them match the place with the most. No one (to my knowledge) can match a mail in rebate unless they just cut it out of the price instantly. Saves you not only the hassle, but also the tax you would have had to have paid on the rebate amount.

It's a good trick. Makes me feel even better knowing that this usually drives the item below cost. Let me know what you think.