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HOLIDAY SHOPPING Q&A: Get the answers to your gift-buying questions
Holiday Shopping Q&A: Get the answers to your gift-buying questions
Best time to buy a PC
(December 23, 2004)
Q What is the best time of year to buy a computer--right before Christmas, after Christmas, when?
Submitted by: Randy M., Hagerstown, Maryland
Janice Chen
Janice Chen
Editor at large,
CNET Reviews
The holiday shopping season between Thanksgiving and Christmas is a great time to buy a computer since many vendors have special deals, such as free shipping, special discounts, daily or weekly offers, and free bundled accessories during this period.

Since most PC vendors sell built-to-order PCs on their Web sites, they're not as likely as retail stores to be offering discounts on excess inventory after the holiday crush is over. The back-to-school season at the end of the summer is also a good time to buy for the same reasons.



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