How to Find and Shop for Bargains on the Internet

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Identify the product you want to buy.

   Search with general and specific words or phrases.
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   Step 2: Try search sites specifically for shopping

   Some (such as Google) help assure efficiency by not accepting money for inclusion or emphasis. ,, Product review sites offer additional information. , Most sites have a discounted section of last year's products, over-stocked items or hard-to-sell products that need to be sold.
   
   Some search and listing sites emphasize various retailers' specials, such as Techbargains and eDealInfo. , Look for big holiday sales, such as around Christmas, President's Day, Memorial Day or Labor Day.
   
   Look for end-of-the-season sales.
   
   Buy summer products at the end of summer and winter products at the end of winter. , Eventually any item may be on sale. ,, Some offers may ask for a coupon code, which can be obtained through a special link. ,, This may be true with more expensive items, such as laptops, cell phones, gaming consoles, etc. ,
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   Step 3: such as Google Product Search.

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   Step 4: Search reviews and comparisons for alternative products

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   Step 5: which are sometimes not much different but much cheaper (sometimes due simply to an unusual sale).

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   Step 6: Do further research.

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   Step 7: Look for clearance items.

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   Step 8: Look for further discounts: Look for possible discounts with membership or frequent flier programs.

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   Step 9: Be patient.

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    Step 10: Find up-to-date coupons for various internet retail stores.

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    Step 11: Compare and find the best available coupons.

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    Step 12: Some coupons may quickly expire.

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    Step 13: Some coupons are only valid for the first 100 customers.

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    Step 14: Compare and include shipping and handling for the total cost of a product.

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