Shopping online is both convenient and, if done right, cost-efficient. Typically, by making your purchases online as opposed to in the actual store, you will save money. Not only will you save money on parking and gas, you will often save money on the cost of the actual product you buy. Even with the possibility of an additional shipping and handling charge, you will still save money. The only downside to shopping online is trying to find the best way to save money. It's not easy, but once you know a few tricks, you'll be on your way to quickly saving money with every online purchase you make.

1. SHOP EBAY AND AUCTION SITES

Shopping on auction sites is one of the best ways to save money online. Even if you aren't looking for a used pontoon boat you can still find a great deal. Visit online auction sites such as the ber-popular eBay, Yahoo Auctions, uBid and Online Auction.com. There are plenty of shops online that sell new items at a huge discount within these sites, such as:

Better-Value1 which offers computers and technological equipment to savvy consumers.

Pockets Productions specializes in hip-hop music.

Overstock sites

Another avenue to save money online is by shopping at overstock websites. Overstock sites specialize in surplus and returned goods that consumers can purchase, sometimes at huge discounts.

Overstock.com: by far the most popular of the overstock sites. Overstock.com specializes in just about anything you can think of. Type in a product you're looking for and let Overstock.com find what you need.

TVoverstocks is a website to find all the overstock and returned merchandise that you see on those late night infomercials and commercials.

Find great deals on jewelry at overstockjewler.com. Watches, necklaces, engagement rings and more can be found at a great price.