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If dealing with hoards of shoppers and negotiating parking spaces at the mall is not your idea of fun, you\u2019ll want to check out three online shopping websites for seniors. Today, most online shopping websites offer the convenience of delivering packages in a few days with a nominal shipping fee (or sometimes even for free) and overnight for an added fee. Below, you\u2019ll discover three top sites for seniors and how to get the most for your money online.<\/p>\n

Insider Tricks of the Trade<\/h2>\n

Use these three tips to find the lowest online price on any item:<\/p>\n

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  1. Go to Google <\/a>and type:
    \n[item name without the brackets] [type a space] compare price
    \nFor example, to find hearing aid batteries, type:
    \nhearing aid batteries compare price
    \nYour search results will list various websites offering hearing aid batteries so you can see where the best bargains are.<\/li>\n
  2. Check FreeShipping.com<\/a> for online shopping websites that offer free shipping. If the merchant doesn\u2019t offer free shipping with a small purchase and you\u2019re a new customer, call them and explain that you\u2019d like to try their service, and you\u2019d like free shipping on your first order. Sometimes they\u2019ll say yes.<\/li>\n
  3. Check RetailMeNot.com<\/a> for current coupon codes that you enter when you order. Type the online merchant into the search box at the top, and it will return all the current coupon codes for that site.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    When you use these techniques, your searches will often lead you to the top online shopping websites listed below:<\/p>\n

    Online Shopping Websites
    \n<\/b><\/h2>\n
      \n
    1. Amazon.com<\/a><\/b> is the largest online retailer, and their service is exceptional. If you order $25 of qualifying<\/i> products, shipping is free. If you order regularly from Amazon, the $3-5 delivery charges you pay for small orders can add up over time. Consider their Prime service, which costs $79 a year. Prime members get a 30-day free trial and unlimited two-day delivery as well as unlimited free downloads of selected<\/i> Kindle books, TV shows, and movies. Note: You don\u2019t need a Kindle to read Kindle books. You can read them on computers, tablets, and mobile devices with a free Kindle reading app.<\/li>\n
    2. Drugstore.com<\/a><\/b> carries more than just drugstore items, and you\u2019ll find many steals and deals on their site, including online manufacturers\u2019 coupons. You can even order prescription drugs at competitive prices, often for less than you\u2019d pay at your corner drugstore. Time<\/a> magazine notes that your corner drugstore may even be the highest-priced option for prescription medication.<\/li>\n
    3. Overstock.com<\/a><\/b> is a huge online shopping website specializing in discontinued and overstocked items offered at a huge discount. They\u2019ve got you covered when you need to find a gift or replace a household item. Their high-end home furnishings are available for what you\u2019d pay for \u201cvalue\u201d furnishings elsewhere. Standard shipping is $2.95 or free with an order over $50. And with $2.95 shipping, this is a place to consider shopping for heavy items like vacuum cleaners.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      When you find online merchants that you like, sign up for their emails so you can receive additional VIP discounts and sale notices. Sometimes, they\u2019ll offer 50 percent off already reduced items to their email customers. It\u2019s difficult to beat the prices and the convenience of reputable online website shopping sites.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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