Surf the Internet for manufacturers' Web sites. Shop around for the best prices from stores around town and on the World Wide Web. Seventy-five percent of those calls were to check out the reliability of a business before the consumer made a purchase. Put time in your corner. You have to be willing to be selective, to investigate, and to take your time.
Patience is vitally important when it comes to signing contracts.
Don't sign anything until you've read it thoroughly and had all questions answered satisfactorily. It may take forever, and it may be in legalese, but it's worth it. Don't be wedded to one product. The consumer has to be willing to walk. Know when to walk.