Not all bargain Web sites are created equal. Here's
a side-by-side look at the features, pluses and minuses of some
of the major ones.
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INTERNET SAVINGS SITES
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| Site |
Features |
Pluses |
Minuses |
| Amazing-Bargains.com |
Magazine deals; links to computer
discounts; list of expiring bargains |
Cheap magazine offers |
Flea-market feel. Has flashing
deals all over |
| CleverMoms.com |
Links to dizzying array of
sales and offers, from clothing to electronics |
Variety and range; great list
of daily freebies |
Some links out of date; some
pages slow to load |
| CoolSavings.com |
Coupons; e-mail subscription
service to deals and coupons |
Ice cream savings all summer;
occasional major coupons on clothing and coffee |
Lots of unnecessary e-mail |
| DealCatcher.com |
Links to electronics and computer
discounts; clothing and food |
Clean, easy-to-use, professional-looking
site; strong on computers; discussion forums |
The forums can be addictive
for chronic bargain-hunters |
| FatWallet.com |
Links to discounts plus cash
back; daily e-mail available |
Cash back means a percentage off all the time |
The amount saved may not be as cheap as a major sale |
| FlamingoWorld.com |
Coupons, deals, weekly e-mail
service |
Wide variety |
Some links were out of date
or out of order |
| MyCoupons.com |
Coupons and deals |
More than 2,000 coupons available |
"Free offers" can
entail signing up for pricey services; lots of personal info
required by site |
