Any good bargain hunter knows that there are deals to be had online! If you comparison shop wisely, you can save huge. Here are the top 10 tips for making the most out of your next online purchase

Making the Most Out Of Your Next Online Purchase

1. When you’re shopping for something specific, compare prices at sites like Bizrate, Shopzilla, Froogle, Slick Deals and Price Grabber, to name a few
   
   
2. Shop sale sections, especially at the end of the season when retailers clear their inventory
   
   
3. Save unplanned purchases in your cart or add them to a wish list so you can think about them overnight before you commit
   
   
4. Subscribe to newsletters of your favorite online merchants so you’re first to know about new coupon codes, sales and discounts
   
   
5. Be aware of the benefits of your store accounts and credit cards – you may have money-saving perks you can use year round
   
   
6. Check the cost of shipping and save by using ground shipping, combining multiple orders (even if they’ve already been placed) and having items shipped for free to your local store
   
   
7. Before you check out, search the Web for a coupon or discount code, you may be surprised at what you can find
   
   
8. When you buy gifts online, ship directly to the recipient – the cost of gift wrap is often less than what you’d pay to ship the item to yourself and then ship it to your loved one
   
   
9. If you don’t need something brand new, shop for gently items on Amazon, eBay or Craig’s List
   
   
10. Search for homemade alternatives - Etsy.com features artists and crafters all around the world