Tips for Online Shopping 
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| Check to see if the product is sold on Amazon.com A suprising number of companies sell their wares on their own site AND Amazon. Checking is a great way to find out more about the product in any user reviews and to potentially get a better price. Tip Credibility: 33 (Best Tip!) |
| For smaller firms, find out the best prices, then pick up the telephone and negotiate. Often stores are able to give you a much bigger discount than is already listed on the product, especially if you make them feel that they may lose a sale. Tip Credibility: 9 |
| Find online firms that are based locally. Many firms, particularly smaller ones, will allow you to order online and then collect the products that you have ordered. This can save substantially in shipping. Tip Credibility: 9 |
| Remember that the online marketplace is global. Often items can be ordered from overseas and shipped directly to you at cheaper costs than buying the same items locally. Air mail shipping can get items to you within a few days. Tip Credibility: 9 |
| Never payretail. You can find many deals and coupons by searching Google for the same product you are looking for. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Watch out for excessive shipping charges. Many times retailers slash their costs to get the sale but then charge more for shipping. Make sure to check the final cost to ensure you didn’t receive any unwarranted charges. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Coupons - Were you aware of online coupon websites that have discount and promotion codes to nearly all internet stores? Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Get over your instant gratification desire. Just admit it, buying something always gives you a good feeling and you can’t wait to take pleasure in that new purchase. Anything you’re buying at the mall, can usually be found for a huge discount online. Tip Credibility: 3 |
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