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How to save money by shopping online

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save money by shopping online
save money by shopping online

Shopping online can be a great way to save money. Here are a few tips!

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • a computer
  • online connection
  • credit/debit card or pay pal account
  1. Step 1

    "Shopping around" is the key way to save money online. If you know the specific product you are looking to buy, you can conduct a search using google or yahoo. Sometimes websites such as bizrate can help compare prices from various websites.

  2. Step 2

    Google Checkout. This new google ad-on is a money saver You can instantly save $10 for purchases $10 and up. Sometimes if you pick a product that is close to $10 you may be able to get the item for free! Try website that use the google checkout feature such as Buy.com.

  3. Step 3

    Promotional Codes. Sometimes website offer special promotional codes/ coupons where you can enter upon checking out. Most consumers do not know that these coupons are available unless they do a search for them. Websites such as Dell.com is an example. Websites that allow you to stack coupon codes will save you even more! You can often search for these coupons on google by entering "promo codes for [fill in the website name]

  4. Step 4

    Refurbished. If you are buying a specific item for yourself and you know you probably know you won't use it that often, you can buy refurbished.its better quality than used and since that product has been sent back to the company for repairs, the product is less likely to break down on you. PLus, the product will still have a warranty!

Tips & Warnings
  • Beware of websites that will scam you. Sometimes a good deal may not be all that it seems. To be safe, do a little research on the company before you invest your money!

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on 12/18/2008 for selling products by paypal or google checkout or earn money by google adsense just use Hpp://kallyba.com ,free to use.

brandy1123 said

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on 9/19/2008 good advise

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