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Shopping Online

- Few Steps to Getting the Best Buys

Online shopping

is a great way to make the most of your shopping budget. You can choose from new, used, brand-name, generic, copycat, or even

handcrafted products

. Find unique handmade dolls or that pointy guitar picks the kid likes at Sweetwater. And often at better prices than the store across town.

Here are some ways to get even greater value from shopping online

Make a list and set a budget, especially if shopping for multiple items. Make notes in a "wish list" of future purchases in case you spot that item on sale. If buying gifts for family members or friends, be aware of their special interests. Our Steelers fan's favorite Christmas gift was a used Steelers helmet.

Read product reviews and know the features you want. My grandson shook his head, rolled his eyes, and said "obsolete" when I bought my

mp3 player

. I liked the features and it only cost twenty bucks.

Many

online retailers

publish newsletters with special

sales and clearance offers

. Be the first to know what's available by subscribing to email newsletters. In my experience, email newsletters are the best source of "__% off anything" coupons.

The big-name online retailers got that name for a reason. Retailers like Amazon and Tiger Direct offer reliable service, reasonable prices and special offers.

Buy it Now

Everybody knows you can find great auction buys at different website, but you don't have to wait for the bidding to stop if you use the "Buy it Now" feature or shop eBay stores. (But be sure to check shipping and handling fees - sometimes the lowest price isn't when you total the entire cost).

If you know what you want, you can use the Internet to search for the

best prices

. Make a two-step search: first search for the

product

type, like "mixer". There may be brands you aren't familiar with features or pricing you prefer. When you know what brand you want, then

search by brand

.

And there are ways to make a credit card even safer. Online shopping can save you time and money.

Shopping

smarter can save you even more.