Comparison Shopping

Subject	Description	Link
Browsing	Allows people to shop for certain items by brand or item description. This is the website version of window shopping.	http://www.jcpenney.com/ http://www.macys.com/?bhcp=1
Comparison Shopping	Allows people to compare prices and types of items from a variety of sources in order to find the “best” deal.	http://shopper.cnet.com/ http://www.pricegrabber.com /index.php/ut=4126f142428de861
Auctions	Allows people to find items that they wish to purchase and bid on the items online. The item goes to the highest bidder.	http://auctions.overstock.com/cgibin/ auctions.cgi?PAGE=HOME&cid= 53180&fp=f http://auctionfire.com/
Surplus/ Discount Shopping	Provides shoppers with discounted shopping on surplus or overstock items. This is the web version of the outlet stores.	http://www.shoptopten.com/Discount %20&%20Surplus%20Goods.htm http://www.classiccloseouts.com/ clearance.asp?AID=9335962&PID= 1520888
Gift Certificates	These are sites that sell gift certificates for a variety of places and items. This is a quick place to go for last minute shopping as ordering gift certificates is quick and easy.	http://www.giveanything.com/ http://www.giftcertificates.com/

Shopping Safety Tips:

• Use only a secure browser. Be sure that your information is being transmitted to a site that is secure so that your information will not be taken. Many times the site will specify or use a “lock” symbol to let you know that the browser is secure.
• Use a credit card for purchases and keep a record. Check with your credit card companies to find out their internet shopping policies. These offer protection against sales which occur with stolen information.