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10 Aug 20264 mins read

How to Read Product Reviews (and Spot Fake Ones) Before You Buy

Star ratings lie more often than you'd think. Learn the patterns behind fake, incentivised and hijacked reviews, and a simple method for finding what real buyers are telling you.

Tomás Alvarez

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27 May 20264 mins read

The Smart Shopper's Calendar: When to Buy Almost Everything

Prices follow predictable seasonal patterns. Use this month-by-month guide, plus price-tracking habits, to time big purchases and avoid paying full price.

Tomás Alvarez

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How to Read Product Reviews (and Spot Fake Ones) Before You Buy

The Smart Shopper's Calendar: When to Buy Almost Everything