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Power Shopping, Bargain Hunting and Deal Grabbing at its Finest
My mission is to help you power shop and bargain hunt right along with the experts. With a few guidelines in hand, you'll find your online shopping experiences getting better, faster, and definitely more rewarding!
What's Here?
- Why Me!?
- Let's Talk Comparison Shopping
- Twin Beds, Bedding
- Full Beds, Bedding
- Queen Beds, Bedding
- King Beds, Bedding
- Chests, Dressers
- Home Decor Fashion Statements
- Room by Room: Bath Decor and Accessories
- Furnishing Your Homestead
- Room by Room: Kitchen
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Why Me!?
I'm cheap. Well.. I'm thrifty. It has always irked me to have to settle for payng full price or not getting the best bargain simply because I couldn't possibly afford the gas to drive all over the place and find the best deals.
When the Internet Revolution started, I tossed my car keys in a corner and decided to do the majority of my shopping online. Naturally it took awhile to learn how to do this without losing my shirt in shipping fees and hidden costs. I've learned from them. Here's your chance to learn as well.
As more and more well-known stores started to bring their brick-and-mortar operations online, I decided to shop them as well. By paying attention to sales and special offers, doing the research, and watching for the right signs and sales, I've been able to acquire what I wish for the house and myself without driving into the throes of civilization, spending gas money, finding parking spaces, spending time and energy I don't have.
A few weeks ago, I got a lovely Frigidaire dual gas oven to replace the one that, I swear, they built the house around. I'd priced it at full retail around $850. I spent a bit over $645, including shipping. How's that for savings?
I enjoyed it so much that I decided to start my own power shopping center, which you can find at our regular store, at http://www.fernsgeneralstore.com and come visit some of our blogs!
Let's Talk Comparison Shopping
Preparing to Shop, and Why It's So Important
However, it isn't enough to look strictly at the price that the merchant is offering. You also need to look at:
- Shipping Costs
- Does this merchant offer free shipping or reduced cost shipping?
- Does this merchant offer reduced price shipping on every order or only once your order amount exceeds a certain dollar value?
- Is this reduced or free shipping limited to certain product lines?
- Is free shipping or reduced shipping costs a permanent offer or for a limited time period?
- Does their free shipping or reduced cost shipping offer include your location?
- Are there any hidden costs that may be escalating the order price in order to cover this lower shipping cost?
- Return Policy
- Does this merchant have a return policy stated clearly and understandably?
- How long of a time period do you have during which you can return merchandise?
- Does the merchant charge restocking fees for returned merchandise?
- Does the merchant include any messy fine print in the return policy? Some merchants will not accept some products once the seal has been broken. Make sure that you are aware of any restrictions that may cover items you're looking to purchase.
- Privacy Policy
- Does the merchant's website include a clearly written Privacy Statement that is easy to find on their website? Avoid shopping with merchants that do not clearly state their privacy policy.
- Contact Information
- Does the merchant offer clear and complete contact information incuding toll-free numbers, fax numbers, online customer and technical support?
- Does the merchant offer SECURE shopping checkout (look for https:// at the start of the checkout page's address).
- Do you recognize the merchant? Strong and reputable merchants like Sears, Wal-mart, Boscovs often give web-only pricing in addition to their known offline presences.
Twin Beds, Bedding
3 pc Natural Down White Twin Down Set
A good quality down comforter will provide warmth, serve as a natural insulator keeping in your body heat, be allergy free, and last but not least, make for a cozy, inviting bed. To ensure its long life, a down comforter should be used with a duvet cover. Not only will this protect the down from dirt and impurities, it will allow you to introduce change, color and style into your bedroom. There are three key elements to look for when choosing a down comforter. (read more...)
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Full Beds, Bedding
200 Egyptian Blue Full Sheet Sets
Rest in comfort with this soft and elegant sheet set.Made of high quality, 100-percent Egyptian cotton. The fitted sheets have a fully elasticized edge and deep, 16-inch pockets, which fit any mattress up to 20 inches thick. 200 Thread Count , 100% Egyptian Cotton CambricSet Includes: 1 Flat Sheet,1Fitted Sheet 2 Pillowcases( 1 pillowcase w/ Twin ) Color: Blue Size: Full Flat 81x96 Full Fitted 54x76x16 Machine Washable Imported
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Queen Beds, Bedding
Things you didn't know you couldn't live without until you see 'em
Azura Pablo Espresso Queen Size Platform Bed and Headboard 4177-4176-60
Distinguished design and functional storage make this Pablo espresso bedroom furniture collection by Azura contemporary and stylish. Each piece of this European bedroom set is decorated with a dark espresso finish, and silvertone drawer pulls and legs made of solid metal.
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King Beds, Bedding
LifeStyled 5" PillowTop White Queen Feather Bed
Rest in luxurious comfort with this inviting pillow top featherbed. The base gives you the firmness and gentle support of blended down and feathers, while the separate, sewn-on pillowtop offers the inviting loft and softness of pure white goose down. Note that the fill consists of 95-percent white goose feathers and 5-percent white goose down, while the pillowtop is 100-percent white goose down. 233 Thread Count, 100% Cotton CambricBaffeled Box5 inch gusseted walls, 2 Piped Seams95% White Duck Feathers, 5% White Duck DownColor:WhiteSize: King 78x80Fill Weight: 17 lb/19 ozHypoAllergenic,Dry Clean, Imported
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Chests, Dressers
Home Decor Fashion Statements
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Room by Room: Bath Decor and Accessories
Create the luxuriant bath experience in your personal style!
Two Heads Are Better Than One Dual Shower Head
Looking for a maintenance free Duel head shower head which offers adjustable setting from a tropical fine mist to a power massage. Look no further. Our 2 Heads Are better Than One Dual Head Shower Head offers all of these things at a Great Price. . Dual head shower head by Deodorant Stones Of America is the best double-massage shower head available.. Twin 9-jet self-cleaning turbo massage shower heads. . Adjustable settings and installs easily by hand. . Standard 1.7 to 2.2 GPM at 20 to 80 PSI. C.S.A. Certified. . Meets and exceeds ANSI Specifications. Certified by the California Energy Commission. . Non-corrosive high impact ABS thermoplastic body.
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Furnishing Your Homestead
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Room by Room: Kitchen
George Foreman GRP4P Next Grilleration 4-Burger Grill with Removable Plates, Platinum
This is the newest innovation from the makers of the George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing grilling machine. It delivers the same great tasting, healthier food, grilled in minutes but now ...
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People are amazed that I bought my tub online. But even with shipping, it was $1000 cheaper than buying local. Yep - $1000!! Can't beat that!
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