Buying Guides

Straightforward guides to help you figure out what really matters when shopping for something new. I cover what to look for, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to find the right fit for your needs and your budget.

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Modern Flagships

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is less about innovation and more about refinement. This guide examines whether Apple’s latest flagship earns its place through reliability, restraint, and long-term usability rather than spectacle.

Buying Guides

The Cart Critic

3 min read

A Cart Critic’s Christmas Guide to Thoughtful Gift Buying

Christmas shopping has a way of turning good intentions into rushed decisions. In this Cart Critic holiday guide, Bartholomew von Trolleyworth III examines thoughtful gift buying, the dangers of overbuying, and why fewer, better Christmas gifts matter more than ever. A calm, deliberate approach to holiday spending can lead to smarter choices, meaningful gifts, and a lighter, wiser shopping cart.

Buying Guides

Bartholomew von Trolleyworth, III

4 min read

THE CART CRITIC

Luxury Level Reviews for Everyday Goods

Buying Guides

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Modern Flagships

A Cart Critic’s Christmas Guide to Thoughtful Gift Buying