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Bargain Hunting

Most of us are happy to save a few bucks whenever we shop, but for others, bargain hunting is a sport requiring great skill and constant vigilance. Online shopping online has opened up a new world for the obsessive deal hunter and the ordinary shopper alike. There's a huge assortment of Web sites devoted to helping you find the lowest prices and best offers from online retailers. In this guide you'll find our favorites.

Comparison Shopping

In the past, comparing prices between different retailers would have entailed calling them up or ... read more »

Coupon codes and rebates

Many retailers offer coupon codes, which are similar to the paper coupons used at brick-and-mortar ... read more »

Rewards Programs

You've probably been earning cash back, airline miles, or other rewards through your credit cards ... read more »

Online Discount Stores

Similar to closeout or outlet brick-and-mortar stores, there are online retailers that specialize ... read more »

One-Day Deals and Limited Times Sales

Some deals are just so hot that they sell out before the end of the day. As a result, many ... read more »

Free Samples

Similar to the free food samples at your local supermarket, many companies give away free samples and merchandise to promote their products and services. Although fledgling businesses often give away samples to develop a customer base, even major product manufacturers offer freebies to test the market. As a result, there's a wealth of free stuff available to consumers.

Dulcinea's Insight

  • You often have to provide an e-mail address when you request free samples. To avoid getting unwanted solicitations in your regular e-mail inbox, create a free online e-mail address from a site like GMail or Hotmail that you use only to sign up for promotions and memberships.
  • Watch out for companies that offer "free trials." If you don't cancel before the trial ends, you could end up paying for a service you no longer want.

Dulcinea's Picks

Free Sample Site isn't the most attractive freebie Web site. However, it's updated daily, so you don't need to sift through expired offers and deals. The Web site lists all kinds of freebies, including shampoo samples, magazine subscriptions, T-shirts, and coupons.
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Red Flag Deals forums list freebies found by other forum members. It's a great resource for finding out about free sample offers, plus the members generally offer their advice and wisdom about the quality of the offer.
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Start Sampling members occasionally get their choice of freebies, such as free samples of toothpaste or pain reliever. Writing reviews of your samples can get you "Tryer Miles" that you can redeem for merchandise.
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Sales and Coupons

Although many people enjoy browsing online stores, others prefer to actually feel and see the ... read more »

Discount Shopping Blogs

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