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With these tricks, you could save as much money on Cyber Monday as you did on Black Friday -- all without leaving your house, wasting gas or waiting in line.
This post comes from Karla Bowsher at partner site Money Talks News.
U.S. shoppers spent $59.1 billion over the long Thanksgiving weekend, with an unprecedented 41% of that via retailers' websites, says the National Retail Federation.
So, now that Cyber Monday is well under way, are there still deals online worth your attention, whether you're at home or at work? You bet.
"Eight in 10 retailers surveyed by Shop.org, the online division of the National Retail Federation, said they planned to offer Cyber Monday discounts, while 58% of people with Internet access at the office say they plan to shop online during the workday," reports The Washington Post.
Americans are expected to spend $1.5 billion online today, up 20% from last year. Here are some tips for maximizing your Cyber Monday shopping:
Scope out the sales. Browse dedicated sites like CyberMonday2012.com, check ads and visit your favorite stores' websites
Comparison shop. To ensure you pay the lowest online price, enter an item in the search engine of a price-comparison website. I prefer PriceGrabber.com, but I also check Bizrate.com and Nextag.com just to be sure.
Check the return policy. This is especially important if you're buying a gift. To avoid sticking a loved one (or yourself) with an unwanted purchase, check out "Best and worst return policies for 2012 gifts," which offers instructions for interpreting return policies for online purchases.
Use a secure Internet connection. Unprotected Wi-Fi networks, like the ones you may access at coffee shops or bookstores, make it easier for identity thieves to intercept your personal information, including credit or debit card details.
Shop secure websites. Instead of the standard http://, look for the https:// protocol in front of a store's website address in your browser (the "s" stands for "secure"). You may also see a lock symbol, another indication of a secure website, next to the website address. If you don't see either, check whether the store offers a secure checkout option like PayPal.
Avoid shipping costs if possible. Keep an eye out for free-shipping promo codes, which many stores offer to shoppers who spend a certain amount. You should also always search FreeShipping.org before making an online purchase.
Pay with a discounted gift card. Some websites, like Plastic Jungle, sell electronic versions. (However, Plastic Jungle says its e-codes may take about 24 hours to be emailed to you if you've never bought one before.)
Get a rebate. Rebate websites like Ebates, Big Crumbs and Extrabux essentially pay you to shop
online.
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"Eight in 10 retailers surveyed by Shop.org, the online division of the National Retail Federation, said they planned to offer Cyber Monday discounts, while 58% of people with Internet access at the office say they plan to shop online during the workday," reports The Washington Post.
Americans are expected to spend $1.5 billion online today, up 20% from last year. Here are some tips for maximizing your Cyber Monday shopping:
Scope out the sales. Browse dedicated sites like CyberMonday2012.com, check ads and visit your favorite stores' websites
Comparison shop. To ensure you pay the lowest online price, enter an item in the search engine of a price-comparison website. I prefer PriceGrabber.com, but I also check Bizrate.com and Nextag.com just to be sure.
Check the return policy. This is especially important if you're buying a gift. To avoid sticking a loved one (or yourself) with an unwanted purchase, check out "Best and worst return policies for 2012 gifts," which offers instructions for interpreting return policies for online purchases.
Use a secure Internet connection. Unprotected Wi-Fi networks, like the ones you may access at coffee shops or bookstores, make it easier for identity thieves to intercept your personal information, including credit or debit card details.
Avoid shipping costs if possible. Keep an eye out for free-shipping promo codes, which many stores offer to shoppers who spend a certain amount. You should also always search FreeShipping.org before making an online purchase.
Pay with a discounted gift card. Some websites, like Plastic Jungle, sell electronic versions. (However, Plastic Jungle says its e-codes may take about 24 hours to be emailed to you if you've never bought one before.)
Get a rebate. Rebate websites like Ebates, Big Crumbs and Extrabux essentially pay you to shop
online.
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