Online
Shopping Guide
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Method |
Description |
Suggested
Sites |
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Browsing |
Look at a variety of products before making a purchase |
http://www.shopzilla.com/ |
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http://teachingsupplystore.com |
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Comparison Shopping |
Compare product prices in
different online stores before making a purchase |
http://dealtime.com |
|
http://www.nextag.com |
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Gift Certificates |
Purchase gift certificates
to be exchanged for merchandise at an online store or directly at a store. |
http://www.giftcertificates.com |
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http://www.giveanything.com |
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Product Reviews |
Read about product features
and quality, then compare
different brands before making a purchase. |
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/home.htm |
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http://cnet.com/reviews |
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Surplus and Clearance |
Find bargains! Search for the lowest prices possible
for listed products. Products are
often out of season items, discontinued items or large surplus items. |
http://overstock.com |
|
http://smartbargains.com |
Security Tips
- Use a secured site that encrypts your credit card during the
purchasing process. It is a
secured site if you see a picture of an unbroken key on Netscape or closed
lock in the Internet Explorer browser window. The payment page URL address should
list https instead of http.
- Choose a password that is different from your e-mail password. Use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols.