Learn how to select your fine feathered friend for Thursday’s dinner.

• Size, Sex and Age Matters
• Frozen, Fresh or Hard-Chilled?
• Basted vs. Un-basted
• Un-stuffed vs. Pre-stuffed
• Learn Turkey Terms

Like the best friendships, this one comes with benefits. Like devouring your friend to the bone and throwing their remains in the refuse once you’ve had your fill. Gobble gobble! — BEN POPKEN

Tips on Buying a Thanksgiving Turkey [Sound Money Tips via Lifehacker]

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