How to Shop on Cyber Monday

Stores across the nation offer spectacular deals on Black Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving, that bring people out to shop in droves. If you're tired of fighting the crowds, stay home this year and shop on Cyber Monday. Use the Internet to find the best deals and leave the frustration behind.

Instructions

1. Compare prices. Visit websites like Shopzilla and Cyber Monday to research the cost of the items you're looking for and save yourself the trouble of visiting a bunch of websites.

2. Hunt for the deepest discounts. Shopping online on Cyber Monday means you could find items for half off or more.

3. Find somewhere that offers free shipping. This is a common promotion on Cyber Monday to entice shoppers to buy. If you look hard enough, you will likely find free or at least reduced shipping.

4. Look for BOGO (Buy One Get One) promos. If you find a BOGO deal, you will end up with two of the item for the price of one. The second item can be a nice gift for someone else or a treat for you.

5. Check the retailer's website before you make a purchase. While shopping websites are up to date, verify that a deal hasn't changed within the last hour or two.

Tips & Warnings

• Always check the final price of the purchase before you buy. Confirm that the cost of the item plus any shipping fees is actually the lowest total price available.

• Many Cyber Monday shoppers use their computer at work to shop. If you are planning to do this, ensure you won't get into trouble at work.

• Purchase your items from reputable retailers. If you are not sure about a company or the deal sounds too good to be true, go somewhere else.

Resources

• Start your Cyber Monday shopping at Cyber Monday.
• Compare prices at Shopzilla.