Posted on 01/13/2014 7:16:56 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Although you might have been disappointed to see that things like milk are destined to be more expensive this year, there's still good financial news on the horizon! Analysts predict certain products will see significant price cuts in the coming months. From 4K TVs to used cars, we've rounded up a list of items you can expect to spend less on this year.
1. 3D Printers
2014 will be the year 3D printing goes mainstream. Key patents on the technology are set to expire in February, which will open the market to competition. As a result, these once-prohibitively expensive machines will see significant price drops. We've already seen a fully-funded KickStarter for a $100 3D printer, so there's no telling how cheap devices can get, but more competition, expired patents, and widespread acceptance of the technology all mean that it's time to give the third dimension a try.
2. 4K HDTVs
CES is officially over, but for 4K TVs (aka, Ultra HD TVs), the ride is just beginning. Unlike 3D TVs, which took forever to drop in price and had little to no content at launch, manufacturers are making an aggressive push for 4K TVs. Seiki led the price-cutting charge in 2013 and other off-brand manufacturers will soon join the party. Even Netflix has announced plans to stream its Emmy-winning show House of Cards in 4K (on select 4K TVs). The average household may not be able to afford (or want) a 4K TV, but for early adopters, expect the prices to tumble as the year progresses.
3. Gold
Though the precious metal soared in the wake of the financial crisis, gold will suffer a "significant decline" in the new year, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs....
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Know what’s cool?
HAVING NO TV.
Notice what wasn’t on the list?
Health insurance.
4. Smartwatches
5. Crude Oil
6. Off-Contract Smartphones
7. Touchscreen Laptops
8. 1080p Laptops
9. Xbox 360 & PlayStation 3
10. Microsoft Surface Tablets
11. Coffee
12. iMac
13. Used Cars
Or food
/johnny
Health insurance costs will continue to rise. Life will continue to become much cheaper.
You’re right. Mine was completely free in 2013 and remains completely free.
/johnny
I dont want the higher and higher rez tv.... just give me a brain chip cause I can get a near Infinite resolution.
14. Human Life
That’s right. The nation has determined that veterans rated 50% and over service-connected disabled shall not pay for it. For now.
Just to remind all Freepers that 1st class stamps go up three cents Jan 26.
TV-freedom. AMEN!
I shot my TV last night after watching Downton Abbey.
things that will be cheaper in 2014 - Miley Cirus
Thanks to Aldi (the grocery store), something that will be cheaper for me is milk. Turns out they’ve got gallons of whole milk for about two and a half bucks, and it tastes great.
“Thanks to Aldi (the grocery store), something that will be cheaper for me is milk. Turns out they’ve got gallons of whole milk for about two and a half bucks, and it tastes great.”
As I recall it was 2.19 here in Boise last Saturday...
Was that at an Aldi or just anywhere?
No, It was Winco. I’m familiar with Aldi though, Wish we had oe out here... They have great corn chips that you can’t tell from Fritos for about 1/3 the price.
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