10 Things You MUST Shop for Online

Feb 24
13:42

2009

Mark Etinger

Mark Etinger

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An almost endless number of products are available for purchase online. But whether you're shopping at a big brand name store, or a discount deal of the day website, there are some product categories that seem to lend themselves to e-commerce. The following is a look at the 10 products and services you need to buy online if you want to enjoy the highest levels of savings.

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An almost endless number of products are available for purchase online. But whether you're shopping at a big brand name store,10 Things You MUST Shop for Online Articles or a discount deal of the day website, there are some product categories that seem to lend themselves to e-commerce. The following is a look at the 10 products and services you need to buy online if you want to enjoy the highest levels of savings.

10 Things You MUST Buy Online

Computer accessories. From memory cards to monitors, the Internet is home to the best deals on computer accessories. There is always a flow of high quality overstock or refurbished items finding their way onto third party vendor sites, and the cost is almost always lower than those found in big box computer stores.

1. Books. Online stores such as Amazon and Barnes and Noble offer big downs on best-sellers as well as way cheap discount books. If you're a book lover, the web is the place to be.

2. Cars. One of the fast-growing e-commerce industries, previously owned cars are available in abundance online. Plus, you can research VIN numbers and accident history to make sure that you aren't getting a lemon.

3. Clothes. The latest, cool looks are available online. You can shop at big department stores or exclusive boutiques, but either way you'll find striking prices on the hottest styles and last year's best apparel.

4. Home electronics. Like apparel, home electronics tend to be replaced by "this year's model" rather quickly. That means last year's models of HDTVs, Camcorders and Digital Cameras can be purchased online at steep discounts. They're still great products, loaded with features, so if you don't need the absolute latest thing you'll be sitting pretty.

5. DVDs. There are so many great deals on DVDs online that you'll wonder why you ever shopped at a brick-and-mortar store for your favorite movies! Even the latest BluRay technology is available and deep discounts on the web.

6. Insurance. The Internet has changed the way we shop for insurance. Now, instead of being at the mercy of insurance salespeople (who in the past held all the information) customers can now shop around for different policies on websites that break down all the line items in detail.

7. Travel. There's simply nowhere BUT the Internet to go for cheap flights and hotels. And with travel costs higher than ever thanks to rising fuel costs and an unstable economy, you can't afford to work with a traditional travel agent anymore.

8. Charity. OK, it's not technically shopping, but the web has made it easy to find and give money to your favorite charities. You can check thousands of websites that detail exactly how your contribution will be used - and take your credit card information right on the site.

9. Service professionals. Plumbers, electricians, auto mechanics and other service professionals in your area may seem hard to find, but online you can get all their information plus reviews and ratings from your neighbors so you know you'll get the best service possible.