Feeling the impact of inflation, shoppers are searching for true bargains. CR's "Price Tracker" charts the long-term price patterns of 16 specific, high-demand products. Learn to stop guessing and start shopping smarter by understanding when patience pays off and when waiting could actually backfire.

00:00:00 Dealing With Price Uncertainty

00:04:00 What Products Does CR Track?

00:05:48 Most and Least Stable Prices

00:08:04 Causes of Market Volatility

00:11:43 Are Consumers Overreacting?

00:14:06 How CR's Price Tracker Can Help You

00:16:08 Buying Refurbished and Secondhand

00:18:45 Mapping Out Your Purchases

00:21:13 Month-to-Month Price Trends

00:23:38 Add-to-Cart Pricing Deals

00:24:57 "Buy Now," "Wait" or "It Depends?"

00:29:28 Key Takeaways and Next Steps