Online commerce is still in its infancy, many people say. One of the big reasons people give is related to giving out credit card #'s online. Here's my reasoning:
- If someone wanted my credit card #, it would be much easier to get it by 'dumpster diving'.
- I give out my cc# on the phone to mail order places, why should the web be any different? Its much easier to tap a phone than an internet connection.
- Credit card companies most cases do not hold their cardholders responsible for fraudulent claims (but double-check yours!)
- If you still aren't convinced, many sites allow you to submit your order, and then call up with your CC# (but see #2 above...)
So in other words, don't sweat it.
Here's my list of shopping resources incl. purchasing info & reviews, online vendors & auctions. Go buy some Stuff!
- Shopping Resources:
- CNET Shopper.com - compares prices on computer equipment across the web. Great place to start your shopping trip. Note: Don't confuse this with Shopping.com - i've heard bad reports about them.
- PriceWatch , computershopper.com& PriceScan- other price-checking sites, but has all the little players too.
- Reviewfinder & MacReviewZone see what others have said
- Active Buyers Guide - walks you through selecting a camcorder, camera or VCR.
- AbsoluteMac - & Pricepulse does macintosh price checking - not as up-to-date and wide a scope as shopper.com
- Deal-Mac - best deals for mac & accessories. Also check their Forum for troubleshooting & product checks.
- Beter Business Beaureau (sp?) online.
- Macintosh Mail order houses online.
- MacWarehouse
- Mac Zone
- MacMall
- Club-Mac
- Outpost.Com also has special promotions for Citibank customers.
- Other World Computing
- AnythingMAC.com - I bought my UMAX Astra 1200S from them
- Applemac net
- Griffin Technology Home Page
- Auctions
- DTP Auction - Great prices on the VERY limited selection.
- Auction Warehouse - MacWarehouse overflow
- Ubid.com - ditto for MacMall
- eBay Listings: Macintosh Software - sold person-to-person
- eBay Listings: Macintosh Hardware
- EmarketLive - Prices go down instead of up!
- First Auction
Classified Ads online
- Recycler Classifieds - both online and printed ads for free
- Classifieds 2000 - nationwide classifieds online.
- Scanners & Cameras
- Imaging Resource
- Digital Camera Resource Page
- Digital Eyes
- Steve's Digicams
- Mav-Magazine.com
- Mavican.nu
- Digital Cameras - Resources & Reviews
- CameraWorld of Oregon - I bought my Mavica FD83 and Sony Camcorder there
- Academic Discount Vendors:
- CMPExpress.com - Also non-academic pricing
- Technology Resource Center Academic Discounts on Computer Software and Hardware
- SchoolWorld Software
- The Software Source - Student - Teacher - School Discounts
- Soft4U - Your Academic Software Source
- SchoolWorld - Ed. Disc. Software
- Diskovery Educational Systems
- Non Computer Shopping info/Sites
- Cool Savings - Coupons online - clip web coupons.
- Ralphs Coupons
- ClickRewards - Get paid to surf
- CyberGold - same as above
- Priceline.COM - Never tried it - anyone have any luck?
- Lowestfare.com
- Wristwatch.com- ordered my timex there
- Artistic Sweets
- Cookies by Design & Cookie Bouquet
- GTE SuperPages®: Fact File: Grandma's Just Desserts
- The EyeVault - Exclusive Online Oakley Dealer
- Baby Shopping
- Baby Catalog
- Toys R Us - we're registered here
- iBaby - registered here for those who like to online shop
- Jewish Lullabies
- Century Products
- Tara Publications - Jewish Music
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