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We're all tightening our belts these days. I've been trying to save everywhere I can, spending hours on comparison websites for insurance, gas and electricity, and now I've found a great way to buy products for a generous slice off the price.

I was looking for a cheap way to replace our dying washing machine, and came across Comet Clearance Auctions, and eBay-style auction site with a range of products being auctioned off with sizeable discounts.

You have to shop carefully and steer clear of bidding frenzies, but there are great bargains to be had.

Most of the items are unboxed or returned, and some are reconditioned. Reconditioned items have usually had some sort of fault that has been fixed, or have gone through refurbishment after being temporarily used, and are now good as new.

I first heard of reconditioning when we saved hundreds of pounds buying a reconditioned Stannah Stairlift for my parents, but now I have a fully functional reconditioned washing machine in my house - with a full warranty - and will certainly consider this great value option for any purchases in the future!

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