# Make a smart buying decision

Narrows your options for a big or small purchase — car, laptop, appliance, home — based on what matters to you.

- Topic: Personal Life & Wellbeing
- Framework: RTF
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Analyze, Fill-in Template, Interactive
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/make-a-smart-buying-decision

## Prompt

```text
Help me decide what to buy.

**What I'm buying:** [e.g. car, laptop, phone, mattress, appliance, home]
**Budget:** [RANGE]
**How I'll use it:** [NEEDS]
**Must-haves and deal-breakers:** [LIST]
**Options I'm considering (optional):** [LIST]
**Reviews or specs (optional):** [PASTE]

First ask me up to 5 questions that would change the recommendation. Then:
1. The criteria that matter most for my use, ranked.
2. A comparison of my options (or the types of products I should look at).
3. Total cost of ownership (running costs, accessories, maintenance), not just price.
4. A summary of what reviews say — common praise and complaints.
5. A recommendation and when it's worth waiting or buying used.
6. Negotiation or deal tips.

Prices and models change — verify current details before buying.
```

## What to fill in

- e.g. car, laptop, phone, mattress, appliance, home
- RANGE
- NEEDS
- LIST
- PASTE

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