On the last post, I have mention what is “Cheapest” mean and why Cheapest is not cheap at all.
This time, I’m going to share you my life’s principles in shopping. The 5 crucial keys, is the keys that have become my basic principle that help me to decide which product is the “cheapest” and worth to buy.
This is the overview of my 5 keys. Because I have a lot of information to share with you, especially this is my life principles, one post will not enough for me to express them all. I’ve divided them into 5 series of posts + one Ultimate Saving Tips post. So, if you want to follow my tips, make sure to subscribe to my full feed via RSS or Email. ![]()
I’m going to quote the word “cheapest” to defend some misunderstanding while you read on. “Cheapest” is my abbriviation from 2 word: “Cheap” and “Best”. Never interpret the real meaning grammatically, because that’s not what I mean.
Key No.1 : Define What You Really Want to Buy and Do Research!
May be this looks not so important at a glance. But if you skip this one, the Sky will fall down on your head!
This key become the “main pillar of support” of your successful shopping. On the next post, I will fully expose the expert’s way to Define what your real need is, and how to make a detail research on the specific hardware that you decided to buy.
Key No.2 : Choose your brand carefully
Branding is not exist there for nothing. Famous brand also not exist in the market just because they are famous, but it is because of their service and quality. I queue this discussion and will share you my tips to choose brand carefully after the Key No.1.
Key No.3 : Quality Measurement
Although Brand is important, Quality still become the main focus in buying a hardware. The”Cheapest” key is in this no.3 key. In this key, you will know how and why quality can “take control” of everything.
Key No.4 : Choosing your Features Carefully
Features on Hardware are addons or optional things to have. Decide which is worth and which is worthless. Never buy Full features hardware because they are cool, you will waste your money because you will not use them all! This key will tell you how to decide what’s worth and what’s worthless.
Key No.5 : Let the Price Comes Last
You should never put this Key as your no.1. This key will tell you why! ![]()
That’s my five keys. My live principles. If you like this post, please feel free to subscribe to my feed to receive the other 5 + 1 series of posts that continually discuss about it.
This tips is not limited to hardware shopping, I uses it anywhere! Buying Playing Console, Bags for mother, Tie for brother, Shoes for Friend, etc.
I hope will enjoy my continual post. See you on the next post!
Have a nice day! ![]()
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(May 17, 2007, 5:07 am)
If I have those five golden keys, then for I am not bothered with No. 5
Reply to kuanhoong(May 18, 2007, 12:00 pm)
Very nice overview. Something I need to keep in mind as I will be buying a laptop today.
Rex
Reply to Rex Dixon(May 18, 2007, 12:13 pm)
@kuanhoong: Ha-ha-ha. You right hoong! that keys is priceless!
@Rex: Thank you, Rex. Let it be your candle light in the dark!
Reply to Ken XuHave a nice day, everyone!