Save Gas -Online Comparison Shopping Tricks and Delights
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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
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Why Me!?
Why Listen to Me, Anyway..?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?
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 including 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
Full Beds, Bedding
Queen Beds, Bedding
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King Beds, Bedding
Chests, Dressers
Home Decor Fashion Statements
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What's being said now in the blog community:
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Stop a Moment and Say HI!
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Apr 8, 2008 @ 6:46 pm | delete
- 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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Jul 3, 2007 @ 10:26 pm | delete
- Hey... Stumbled upon your lens when I was doing researching... Nice lens you have! :) Cheers!
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Jun 28, 2007 @ 8:21 pm | delete
- Great information, I really like the personal touch you included in the intro.
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- This is a great find! Valuable resources on Bargain Hunting! 5 stars.
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