Online Shopping Guide

TBF’s Top Group Buying Sites

June 1, 2011 by AshleyDAshleyD on June 1, 2011

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It’s a good time to be a budget shopper. This rise of group buying sites like Groupon and Living Social has made getting a pedicure, trying out a new resturaunt, or getting a coupon to your favorite store (aka Groupon’s Gap Coupon) as simple as registering your email address. The principle behind these sites is simple: if enough people agree to buy something, everybody gets a big discount. However, not all these sites are created equal. We’ve narrowed down the ones we love the most, to make your shopping experience even easier (as if 80% off a pedicure wasn’t good enough).

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Alternatives to eBay? Check Out These Online Auction Sites

October 31, 2008 by KathrynKathryn on October 31, 2008

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Scouring the Web for the best deals is a good idea, especially in this day and age where every penny counts. Independent online boutiques, vintage sho

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Adventures in Home Shopping: Five Tips for Online Shopping Success

January 7, 2008 by Angela on January 7, 2008

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Shopping from home—these days, most everyone has at least dabbled. But the fact is, there are some basic rules you should follow to maximize you

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Top Online Retail Sites

September 20, 2007 by The Budget Fashionista on September 20, 2007

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What: Women’s Wear Daily recently reported on the top online stores. Notice that all are budget-friendly stores. Also,  it appears that offline stores are starting to make some series gains online and that the sites of catalog companies like Coldwater Creek, LL Bean, and Lands End have successfully made the transition online.

From WWD:

“What we have noticed is that bricks-and-mortars are definitely closing the gap and becoming more competitive in the online world,” said Larry Freed, president and chief executive officer of ForeSee Results Inc., an online satisfaction research firm.

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