Over at SciFi Tech there’s a nice set of items that I know I’ll never ever buy, but I’d wholeheartedly advise no one else to buy them either. For example, as pictured above in all of its scam-acious glory, is one of those silly little plastic antennae that some companies try to sell you, claiming that it can improve your cellular reception. I have no idea how a plastic strip glued to your phone underneath your battery will help that, or depending on the product, will reduce that “evil radiation” coming from your cellphone, but whatever it takes to make a buck, I suppose. Even so, that buck doesn’t have to be off your back-so don’t buy it!
The article goes on to discuss why you shouldn’t buy floor models, overprices cables, extended warranties from electronics stores, (even though these seem like smart investments, get your warranties from the manufacturer if at all, or take the money they’re asking you for for an extended warranty and stash it away in case you actually need repairs) and refurb computers. Definitely worth a read, especially if you’re thinking about saving money this way.