Guides
How to shop deals well, how DealzScan works, and category-specific buying advice.
-
How to Tell If a Deal Is Actually Good
Discount percentages can be misleading. Here's how DealzScan scores deals, and what to check yourself before you buy.
-
What Is DealzScan and How Does It Work?
A quick FAQ for first-time visitors: what DealzScan is, how it finds deals, and how to use it.
-
How the DealzScan Deal Score Works
A practical guide to reading and using Deal Score while you shop — plus a link to the full methodology.
-
How DealzScan Checks Prices and Expired Deals
What DealzScan's Active/Inactive status and price history actually mean, and how long a deal stays listed.
-
Best Electronics Deals: A Buyer's Guide
A large discount badge doesn't automatically mean an electronics product is a great buy — here's what to check first.
-
Best Laptop Deals: What to Check Before You Buy
A discounted laptop isn't necessarily a good deal if its specs don't match what you actually need — here's what to check.
-
Best Home & Kitchen Deals: A Buyer's Guide
A large discount doesn't automatically make a home or kitchen product a good purchase — here's what to check first.
-
Amazon Deals on DealzScan
How Amazon deals work on DealzScan, what to check before buying, and how affiliate links and Deal Score fit in.
-
Deal Price vs. List Price: What to Check
A crossed-out reference price can make a discount look impressive — here's how to judge whether the current price is actually good.
-
Back-to-School Deals: What to Watch For
A back-to-school sale label doesn't automatically mean a good deal — here's what to check before buying.