If you need an item is it a good idea to wait for a sale before what?
Options:
- buying
- clothing store
- k mart
- overpriced
- expensive
Step-by-step reasoning process below:

Show your work and conclude with the exact phrasing "Therefore, the final answer is [answer]." where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.
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One waits for sale before buying. Buying from a sale is less expensive. The answer: buying.