Tag: buying tips

Buying from a private party can score you a deal on a used car—often discounts of 15 to 20 percent when buying from a private seller over a dealership. However, how do you make sure the deal isn’t too good to be true? Dealer insider, Ed Armbruster, gives his tips on buying from a private seller.

Q. What should you ask the buyer before purchasing?

It often goes unrecognized that purchasing big-ticket items, like appliances, have long-term advantages under the scrutiny of a cost-benefit analysis. It is important to understand the difference between a high price tag that's justified and a low price tag that is not worth the savings. To do so, you must do your homework. That includes taking inventory of what features you need in an appliance, how much you are able to spend and what your home will support. As in, it is not realistic to expect to place a restaurant quality gas range in your house if you don’t have access to gas or the space for such a large appliance.