Posted July 14, 2009 - 10:11 by Linsey Knerl
Economists have it defined. News anchors provide ample commentary on what it is and how it affects us. But what about the "real" people living in today's economy? Do they "feel" the recession? What do they think a recession really is? Tell us for a chance to score some quick Amazon cash!
Posted June 14, 2009 - 15:01 by Torley Wong
At first glance, a product looks great and inspires your confidence with its marketing blurbs and dozens of favorable user reviews. But criticism and complaints point to deeper problems. What's going on? Here's one real-world example of why your buying research shouldn't end at star ratings.
Posted April 23, 2009 - 16:11 by Torley Wong
This is a lovely guide to getting the most out of your consumer purchases on the Internet.
Posted April 20, 2009 - 17:49 by Torley Wong
It's a — pardon the expression — timeless saying: "You can always make more money, but you can't make more time." The staunch followup to that tends to be that you can make better use of time.
Posted March 22, 2009 - 06:29 by Torley Wong
Shopping for goods isn't Dungeons & Dragons, but it's still an adventure. Like D&D dice, modifiers affect the end result of what happens to you — specifically, how much you spend.
Click through and learn about 5 essential modifier types and some un-obvious tips about how to use them to your advantage.
Posted January 31, 2009 - 21:17 by Torley Wong
Amazon.com recently announced their "Frustration-Free Packaging" initiative, aimed squarely at reducing the jagged tears and nasty lacerations. But is it as good as they claim?
Posted January 23, 2009 - 23:37 by Torley Wong
The "sweet spot" is the ideal point where you get the highest performance (and quality) at an optimum price. It can refer to many types of goods, but electronics are of particular interest because of their phased lifecycles and planned obsolescence. This post will help you develop a "sweet tooth" for tech deals.
Posted January 12, 2009 - 18:37 by Torley Wong
"Free shipping" is often advertised as attractive bait for you to take action and buy something! That is, until you find out it's not free after all. Here are tips & tricks to help you make the most of shipping.
Posted September 30, 2008 - 11:47 by Carrie Kirby
Wouldn't it be nice if you could get (nearly) everything shipped free from Amazon this holiday season? Without having to spend $25? You can -- with a three-month Amazon Prime Free Trial!
Posted March 17, 2008 - 07:52 by Paul Michael
How many times have you been shopping on Amazon, added the items you want to your cart and have then been told “Wait! Add just $2.97 to qualify for Free Super Saver Shipping.” Maybe not that exact amount, but you get the idea. What happens next is hours of searching to find something to plug the hole. Well, not any more.
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