BUYER BEWARE

Why you need to check Pricehistory.co.uk before buying ANYTHING from Argos

The website will help you make sure you are getting a great deal ahead of Christmas

WITH Christmas just around the corner, you'll want to know what you're buying is a winner.

And one website can help Argos customers make sure they're getting a great deal.

Last week, shoppers accused Argos of pushing up its toy prices before it's popular 3 for 2 sale.

And if you're worried will help you work what's a bargain and what's not.

It tracks data for all the items on the Argos website.

You can set-up price alerts so you can see when is the best time to buy and the site has a section which shows what items have been reduced each day.

We had a quick look on the site - and found some big items that had been sold cheaper before.

Argos is selling the Complete Barbie Home Set for £59.99.

But a glance at the website found it was being sold in January 2016 for just £34.99 - a difference of £25.

Helpfully it also shows the highest price it's sold for too.

In June this year it was being sold for £119.99 so you'll still be making a saving of £60.

The Rotary Ladies' Quartz Watch is available for £69.99.

But the in August you could have picked up the time-piece for just £39.99 - £30 difference.

If you're after a television this Christmas then currently Hitatchi's 50-inch HD Smart TV is available for £399.99.

But you could have bought the TV for just £299.99 in February - £100 less than what you can get it for now.

CHRISTMAS can be an expensive time of year but there are ways you can ease the strain on your purse.

LOOK FOR DISCOUNTS Visit websites like Vouchercloud and Myvouchercodes to look for discounts before buying.
EARN CASHBACK Before you pay anything, visit cashback websites like Quidco or TopCashBack to see if you can earn money form shopping.
COMPARE Find the cheapest deal by using websites like Kelkoo and CamelCamelCamel.
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