Online Shopping

 

Shopping on the Internet can be very overwhelming.  However, these strategies can make online shopping a breeze!

 

 

 Method:           Description:                        Suggested Sites:

 

 

Browsing

Use these sites to search a wide range of merchandise to purchase.  Find everything from electronics to clothing to books and movies right at your fingertips!

 

                  amazon.com

 

froogle.com

 

Comparison

Shopping

These sites do the bargain hunting for you!   You can use these search engines to find the best prices for the merchandise that you would like to find. 

 

dealtime.com

 

pricegrabber.com

 

Surplus and

Clearance

If you like bargain hunting this strategy will work for you!  Find great deals at low prices on these clearance sites that seek to sell extra merchandise. 

 

overstock.com

 

smartbargains.com

 

 

Auctions

Online auctions can be exciting as well as allowing you to get items at lower prices.  You can bid on merchandise through business to consumer auctions as well as person to person auctions

 

ebay.com

 

auctions.yahoo.com

 

Gift Certificates

Find gift certificates to all of your favorite stores!  Browse through the stores, select gift amounts, even send the certificates to friends and family!

 

giftcertificates.com

 

webcertificate.com

 

The Internet has created a new world of consumerism.  Now you can buy nearly anything from the comfort of your own home.  However, keep in mind there are dangers surrounding internet shopping.  Follow these two important safety guidelines when shopping on the internet:

1.      Shop with companies that you know in order to make sure that they are legitimate businesses.  Remember that you can also order a paper catalog from the company in order to attain extra information. 

1.      Keep records of all the purchases that you make online.  Print a copy of the purchase order for your own records.