Tuesday, January 5, 2010

10 Things Not to Buy in 2010

10 Things Not to Buy in 2010

by AnnaMaria Andriotis

Friday, January 1, 2010

provided by SmartMoney.com



Ten years ago, most homes relied on dial-up connections to access the Internet and iPods, flat-screen TVs and the Nintendo Wii didn't exist.

In 2010, consumer should expect to see more revolutionary products supplanting old mainstays. In media, DVDs, books, newspapers and magazines will continue to lose ground to services like in-home movie rentals and gadgets like the Amazon (AMZN) Kindle. In big-ticket items, the push for energy efficiency will continue to influence consumer decisions on cars and home upgrades.

As a result, some consumer products appear poised for a dip in sales, which could be a prelude to obsolescence. Here are 10 items not to buy in 2010.(Click the link to find out more.)10 Things Not to Buy in 2010