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Having been a reseller of computer hardware and software for a couple of decades, price shopping is something I have a lot of experience at. But it's more than price. You want the quality product with appropriate service if there is a problem.

In my business I have had accounts with the major distributors of computer hardware and software. Over the past few years they have made it increasingly difficult to just go online, order something and not get zinged for small order charges. Additionally, the dollar limit of the order to get free shipping has kept getting pushed higher.

Enter the web. With online retailers I can now buy for usually the same or LOWER price and many times get free shipping to boot.

These are the online stores that I trust (and spend big money at):

Amazon.Com

Amazon has some of the best prices, selection and service. I order from there all the time. I used to use them occasionally, now I am buying there almost every week. Free shipping on most of the items I buy is a very compelling reason to choose them.

- Buy.com -

Buy.com has been around a long time, many times has the best prices, many times has FREE SHIPPING and they have a good customer service department. Frequently they have rebates on the items as well.

Update (12/2012): Buy.com isn't the site it used to be. I never use them anymore. Choose Amazon, Walmart or Newegg instead by clicking on the appropriate links either above or below.

Crucial.com

Crucial is the memory expert. Don't buy memory for your PC or Laptop anywhere else. Utilize the Crucial Memory Advisor Tool to see what all of your memory upgrade options are and guarantee you get compatible memory that will WORK!

NewEgg.com

NewEgg.com is very similar to Buy.com, perhaps more oriented toward computer hardware & software. Very good selection, pretty good prices, almost never has free shipping though, excellent service.

Read the reviews on NewEgg and you will find LOTS of happy customers.

Shop eBay Here  

eBay has lots of items you just won't find anywhere else, but also great prices on new, current products too.

TheNerds.net!

The Nerds is a recent find for me. I find they have a very professional site & service to accompany some pretty good prices & selection.

TigerDirect.com

TigerDirect I've used from time to time for many years. Always been happy.

Here are some other vendors that I use on occasion:

Wal-Mart.com

Since I put a lot of miles on my vehicle, I have bought a lot of tires. I save money on tires by buying my tires at:

Tire Rack

Yep, I even buy my tires online! But Tire Rack has other car & truck accessories too, and their customer service is top notch.