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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 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):

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.

Hardly a week goes by that I don't buy something from Buy.com

Crucial.com

Crucial is the memory expert. Don't buy memory for your PC or Laptop anywhere else.

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.

ZipZoomFly.com

ZipZoomfly has about the strangest name. They started out as GoogleGear but "The Google" made them change. Great prices, improved website, free shipping is fading fast though. Many times you can buy everything you need in one stop here.

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.

Don't overlook eBay. If what I need has fallen off the grid with suppliers of new hardware or software I head over to eBay and see who might have a warehouse of liquidation items.

Dell

Dell is a site where I selectively shop. I buy servers and laptops for clients, but occasionally find something in their store as well.

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:

ClubIT.com for Technology Deals

Wal-Mart.com