Noelle Vilella

Noelle Vilella's

Online Shopping Guide

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Method	Description	Suggested Sites
Auctions	This method allows the shopper to view items of all kinds that they are interested in purchasing and make bids on them. Beware! Your competitive streak may come out and you could end up overpaying just to say you won!	Ebay http://www.ebay.com/ uBid http://www.ubid.com/
Comparison Shopping	This method allows the shopper to compare prices, items, and get reviews in order to make the best purchasing decision while saving $$.	BizRate http://www.bizrate.com/ Price Grabber http://www.pricegrabber.com/
Wish Lists	This method is wonderful if the person your buying for has set up a wish list or registry. You can't go wrong! If they put it on their wish list/registry and no one has checked it off you know that it is fair game. A great way of shopping especially for brides and new moms!	My Gift List http://www.mygiftlist.com/ FindGift.com http://www.findgift.com/
Gift Certificates	Don't know what they want? Don't want to waste your money buying something they won't use? Try a gift certificate! This method will allow the shopper to get pre-paid certificates from a variety of stores. This way the shopper will know that their money is going towards something the recipient wants.	Webcertificate.com http://www.webcertificate.com/webcert/ Give Anything http://www.giveanything.com/
Gift Giving	This method allows the shopper to find the perfect gift for anyone on their list. You are able to view gifts of all kinds and make your purchase with the click of a button.	Red Envelope http://www.redenvelope.com/ Gifts .com http://www.gifts.com/

Make sure your information is secure when you are shopping online!

Look for a picture of an unbroken key or closed lock. Either of these pictures will be in your browser window to show that the site is secure. A broken key or lock means the site is not secure! Do not put personal information in!
If you are going to be shopping using your credit card, make sure that the web address begins with https and not http. The http sites are not secured for credit card information.
Do not use the same password when ordering that you used to log onto the shopping site. If someone found out your password and used it to get onto that site they can also use your information to purchase items.
Still unsure? Many online shopping sites have a phone number so that you can call in your order instead of giving out your personal information online.

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