Ms. Moyer’s Guide to the Best Online Shopping
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Browsing |
For browsing these sites are excellent! They offer completely secure shopping, privacy, and the option of password security. For those of you who just like to look, gather ideas, or find something unique, these sites will quickly and easily provide an outlet for your shopping whims. |
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Comparison Shopping |
From cars to computers to apparel, these sites allow you to set the price for your purchase. Not only do these sites offer you variety and review of each product, but they also offer you the opportunity to set the price which includes taxes. On Pricegrabber you will also find that you can list and sell your own products free of charge. |
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Bargain Shopping (clearances!) |
If you are the type who is always looking for a great deal and hate paying full price for anything, especially name brands, then these sites are for you. They include everything from clothing to housewares to appliances and it is all on sale!! Both sites also provide a link to their particular privacy statements which can easily be printed and should be read before any purchases are made. |
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Gift Giving |
These sites have some of the best gifts in comprehensive sites. You will be able to find a gift for anyone and any occasion using these sites. Also, just by browsing these sites you will find unique and new ideas for those “hard to buy for people” and different holiday gifts. |
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Gift Certificates |
With both of these sites, you will be offered secure shopping and a wide variety of options in your purchases from restaurants, to home stores, department stores and movie theatres. You can also print your gift certificates directly from these sites for convenience and speed! |
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Security Tips for online shopping:
Turn off the cookie browser on your computer. This is something that you can limit from home and save protect yourself from companies that try to track you.
Find and read the privacy statement before you even start shopping. This is important for your knowledge and as an outlet for companies that may try to take advantage of customers.