But are these items really impossible to find? It depends on where you look. You’ve probably heard friends lament their lack of availability, but when pressed on where they searched, they probably say one word: Amazon. We get it. Prime shipping means we tend to look there first, too. But there are a few other ways to find the electronics, gadgets, and PCs you need right now.
PREPARE TO PAY HIGHER PRICES
This is perhaps the only solution when it comes to the lack-of-laptops conundrum facing workers and students today. On an individual basis, it’s easy to find a computer—as long as you’re willing to pay more for mid-range or high-end devices.
The upside to this approach is that by paying more, you probably bought a higher-end device that will last years.
GO REFURBISHED
Laptops and other devices break and get fixed, but sometimes people open a box, decide they don’t want it, and return it after minimal or no use. Those products, known as “refurbished” devices, are then resold by the manufacturer at a cheaper price.
INSTALL SHOPPING BARGAIN TOOLS
It’s possible that Amazon has the best customer service, and (at least until COVID hit) the best shipping, but the best prices? Not always. There’s an entire ecosystem of software you can install, typically as a browser extension, that will tell you about better deals as you shop for products on Amazon or other sites. These tools may also help you find products Amazon and others no longer have in stock.
PREPARE TO PAY HIGHER PRICES
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