Online Shopping

Method	Description	Suggested Sites
Browsing	These sites are great whether you are looking for something specific, or just enjoy looking at a variety of products.	Amazon.com Shopzilla
Comparison Shopping	Find all of the items you are looking for on these sites. Compare prices and view customer reviews of the products as well as the sellers.	BizRate Price Grabber.com
Gift Certificates	These sites have an excellent array of gift certificates to choose from. You will find everything from auto supply to travel gift cards.	1800 Gift Certificate Gift Certificates
Surplus and Clearance	Find significant savings on products at these sites. Many products are manufacturer overstocks or past season items.	Smart Bargains Overstock.com
Wish Lists	You can make wish lists of items that you’d like to have, and then other people can view your list. You can also use this list as a reminder to purchase items in the future.	Kaboodle Target

Security Tips

1. Consider purchasing from a site that has numerous positive customer reviews. BizRate is an excellent resource for this.

2. Use a password that would be difficult for anyone but you to know. It is a good idea to use different passwords for different sites, in the event that someone should somehow find out your password.

3. Never purchase from a site unless it is secure. Look for the lock symbol at the bottom of your screen, which is found when using Internet Explorer.

Created by Shannon Leister

For SLM 521

3/8/06