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Wednesday, November 09, 2005

Holiday Shopping and Saving Tips


With the holidays getting closer, we all start to look at sale prices. But have you ever thought is the sale price really the best price?

The Federal Trade Commission offers some tips on making sure if you are getting the best deals. A few tips are:

  • Shop around

  • Read sale ads carefully

  • Take time and travel costs into consideration

  • Look for price-matching policies


    • To read more, visit Holiday Shopping: Is a Sale Price Your Best Deal?

    Surf around for the best price
  • Use a comparison Web site, such as Bizrate, Shopzilla, Froogle or PriceGrabber to compare prices on similar products from thousands of merchants. These Web sites also offer customer reviews and merchant ratings.

  • For computer-related products, Buy.com and TigerDirect are good places to look for items that offer rebates.

  • Find what you want online. But before ordering, go to Google or MSN Search and enter the merchant's Web site with the word "coupon" or "promotional code." You may be able to get a discount on your purchase or shipping costs or both.


    • To read more, Visit Savvy tips for shopping online.

    As always, remember to visit national online merchants, such as Target, Wal-Mart, Barnes and Noble, and , Sears.

    Valpak.com also has local savings for restaurants and dining while out and about during your holiday shopping.

    posted by Anna at 5:45 AM

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