2001 Consumer Buying Guide - Consumer Buying Guide, 2001 Author:Consumer Guide editors Every year, the editors of "Consumer Guide" examine the newest products on the market, testing and rating them for performance, features, price, and overall value. They do all the work, so readers don't have to! With this handy guide, readers can save time and money, as well as avoid the aggravation of buying the wrong product. (Reference) .