Information Systems: Jason's Web Site Tips:
Use the Internet to dodge, duck and dodge prices
October 24th, 2008
By Jason Levy
One
of the best features of the Internet is the ability to shop anywhere in
the world from your home, compare prices, and read online reviews of
products. This has given the upper hand to consumers to dodge, duck and
dodge (as Patches O'Houlihan would say) prices, while narrowing down
your choices until you feel comfortable with a product and an online
store to do business with.
It's difficult for me to remember what shopping was like before the
internet and the ability to compare prices and read online reviews.
Actually, I can recall a few experiences - It was 1988, I was fourteen
years old and plunked down $500 to buy a 320 watt Pioneer stereo
receiver and Cerwin Vega D3 speakers. It's 20 years later, my hearing
has worsened, and the stereo has made it's way into the garage. At
fourteen years old, besides not having a driver's license to cruise
around and shop for the best deal, there was no mainstream internet and
I was left at store's mercy to pay whatever they printed on the price
tag.
Welcome to 2008. Unlimited information is online and readily available
for the savvy shopper. What's my tip of the week? At your convenience
from home, check out a few web sites I frequent when in need of a new
gadget for work... or for fun.
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www.ecost.com - If you don't mind buying factory recertified, this web site is for you. Often products still carry a full manufacturer warranty.
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www.geeks.com - Computers, PDA's, cell phones, scanners, toys, etc...
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www.savingscenteronline.com - coupons for Home Depot discount, Quiznos, Chuck E Cheese, and more!
Please let me know if you have any questions!
I appreciate your feedback to date!
Jason