A few tips for the cybershopper looking to cut a few corners:
Free Shipping. Check out Freeshipping.org and find free shipping deals, coupon codes and alerts for over 850 stores.
Price Comparisons. Before you head out to the stores, check the online price comparison sites to make sure you're getting the good deal on the products you're buying. Pricegrabber, Pricespider, Dealtime MySimon
In-Store Price Checks. Don't forget to use Frucall [(Call 1-888-DO-FRUCALL (1-888-363-7822)] for free comparison shopping with your cell phone when you're in a store!
Snail Mail. Have packages to mail? If possible, mail all books, cds, dvds, and magazines in the same package to qualify for the multi-media rate (its the cheapest!). If possible, mail all other items via the bulk rate/parcel post. Parcel post is the next least expensive option and also the slowest of the delivery options (7-10 days). Avoid going to a UPS store where costs are typically 30% higher than the USPS. Keep in mind that Mondays are the busiest day of the week to ship packages.
Wrapping Paper: Go green and wrap your presents in newspaper sections that complete the recipient's personality (e.g, the comics for the jokester of the family; the business section for your bean counter/accountant; the lifestyle section for the Arts & Crafts fan). If this isn't an option, use craft paper available at your local crafts store and doodle some Christmas cheer or splurge for Hallmark adhesive paper (requires no tape. nice if you're wrapping a lot of gifts)
Monday, December 8, 2008
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good call. comparison shopping online is defintely the way to go this season. save on gas, save on products, save on time, etc. etc. welcome to the future.
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