Comments on: Saving Money On Traditionally “Offline” Products Now Popular Online.

By: shubh

shubh — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 01:42:27 +0000

The internet allows consumers to become more price conscious than ever before, in that they can access price comparison websites.Increased consumer access to high speed broadband Internet services, provides both an opportunity and problem for Internet retailers. This channel is likely to continue to increase in importance, but the decreased product lifecycle on the Internet means the key to survival means getting the product and price mix absolutely right.

By: David--Your finances101

David--Your finances101 — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:06:23 +0000

Would “just about everything” be a good enough answer?? The only things I will buy in a traditional B & M store are things that I know that I can’t buy online. For everything else, I can almost always find it online for cheaper!

Most sites have gotten smarter and now offer free shipping on just about everything.

It seems I can always find it cheaper now–you just have to know where to look…

By: bucksome

bucksome — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:23:53 +0000

I buy pet medications online (both prescription and non-prescription) as they are usually much less expensive than the vet. I typically use http://www.petcarerx.com while a coworker uses http://www.petmeds.com.

Another online purchase is new books. I don’t have to pay sales tax if I buy at Amazon.com which is an additional savings to their normal discounted price.

By: Craig

Craig — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:41:42 +0000

Never even thought of buying drugs online like this. I don’t need prescription meds, but just generic over the counter stuff to have around just in case. I will be looking into it.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:19:53 +0000

I bought my glasses online. Theres a guy that has a blog all about buying glasses online (I can’t find it right now otherwise I’d post a link).

I took the plung 5 months ago, chose a website based upon reviews & found some frames. The prescription is accurate and the frames are sturdy for $12. I did have to get the nose pad adjusted but that’s nothing. The vendor/eye glasses website kept me informed of my order via email and were nice when i asked questions.

I’m planning on buying a couple more pairs for spares & different “looks” since it’s so much cheaper. I’ll probably try a different vendor the 2nd time just for variety.
The vendor I chose was http://www.goggles4u.com – there are others though. If I find that blog name I’ll come back & post it