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Holiday Shoppers: Find Unique Gifts Online while Saving Time and Money You are here: About > Hobbies & Games > Collectibles Hobbies & Games Collectibles Essentials Halloween Collecting The Cookie Jar Spot What Do I Have, What's It Worth? A-Z: Articles and Links! Free Printables & Clipart Articles & Resources Price Guides Online Sports / Card Collecting Collector Resources Animal Collectibles Advertising Stuff Cartoons- Characters-Comics China, Pottery, Glass Disneyana Holiday Collecting Kitchen and Housewares Pins Toys -- Vintage and Antique Auctions and Shopping More Collectible Categories Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Product Reviews Articles Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Collectibles newsletter! See Online Courses Search Collectibles Stay up to date! Email to a friend Print this page Suggested Reading eBay Articles, Links, Resources Elsewhere on the Web Auction Bytes Most Popular Price Guides Online -- Free Prices Guides Comic Book Online Price Guide Index -- Prices Realized Comic... What do I Have and What's it Worth? | Index of Cookie Jar Pictures & Value Guides Lil' Bratz Stickers What's Hot Quaker Oat Company History and Premiums McCoy Pottery Raggedy Ann and Andy Lionel Trains - Auction Prices Realized - Collectibles Christmas in July -- Hallmark Ornaments Related Topics Antiques Doll Collecting Toy Collecting Action Figure Collecting Stamps / Coins Holiday Shoppers: Find Unique Gifts Online while Saving Time and Money From Barbara Crews , Your Guide to Collectibles . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Oct 25 2003 Press Release
Natick, MA, October 1, 2003 - Smart shoppers can find the perfect gift while saving time and money by shopping online, according to David Steiner, president of AuctionBytes.com.
"Traditionally, this is the time of year that merchants are stocking their stores for the holidays - and online merchants are no different,” said Steiner. “You can do all of your holiday shopping from the comfort of your home, and avoid the crowds and long lines at the mall."
Large marketplaces like eBay and Amazon have proven to be popular stops for holiday shoppers. But smaller niche sites can also give you the variety and quality you are looking for in a gift. This year online shoppers have a couple of extra tools available to help them find unique gifts on the Web.
Search Aggregators like Google (http://www.froogle.com) and Yahoo! (http://shopping.yahoo.com) have developed shopping search engines. In addition to including large retail sites, the services include many smaller “Mom and Pop” sites offering a great selection of items, from hand-made jewelry, antiques, to collectibles and crafts. “You’ll be amazed at some of the things you can find on smaller sites and the prices in many cases are excellent," said Steiner.
For holiday gift-givers, Steiner offers the following online shopping tips:
- If there is a collector in your life, online shopping is ideal for finding that one piece that will complete their collection. And don't worry about whether they already have an item. Collectors like duplicates so they can play with one and save the other, or trade for items missing from their collection. Online antiques malls like Tias (http://www.tias.com), Ruby Lane (http://www.rubylane.com) and GoAntiques (http://www.goantiques.com) offer a great selection.
- An extra set of a hard-to-find place setting or a replacement for a broken saucer or cup in a special pattern is a great gift. Check out sites like Replacements Ltd. (http://www.replacements.com) or eBay (http://www.ebay.com).
- Satisfy hard-to-please family members and friends by buying memorabilia. Consider a vintage movie poster or a celebrity autograph for the people who already have everything. Something that might remind a person of their childhood or a happy time in their lives is a great gift.
- Check out some of the smaller auction sites such as ePier (http://www.epier.com), SellYourItem (http://www.sellyouritem.com) or BidVille (http://www.bidville.com) These sites may have hidden gems that are great deals because they’re not as heavily trafficked as eBay or Amazon.
- A wide range of books exists to satisfy collectors. For example, Miller's Movie Collectibles by Rudy and Barbara Franchi covers all aspects of collecting movie memorabilia with current values, sources, history, terminology and trends. You can buy the collecting-related books online (new or used) on book sites like Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com) and specialty sites like Collector Books (http://www.collectorbooks.com). You can also use a search engine for books, like BookFinder (http://www.bookfinder.com).
- You can find free-shipping deals online, or consider buying multiple items at once to save on shipping costs. Use comparison shopping sites like Shopping.com (http://www.shopping.com) and Yahoo! Shopping (http://shopping.yahoo.com) to look for the best deals.
When buying online, it is important to be a savvy shopper, warns Steiner, especially when buying on marketplaces like eBay. Use a credit card and be skeptical. If someone is offering a deal on eBay or another auction site, and it looks too good to be true, it usually is. "If someone is selling a plasma screen TV for $200, it’s likely that the item doesn’t exist. Don’t try and rationalize why it’s such a good deal just walk away from it," said Steiner. Never, ever wire-transfer money to a seller, Steiner warned. And consider using an escrow service for high-price items, but be aware that there are hoax escrow sites as well be sure to use a legitimate service.
Steiner's Web site AuctionBytes.com has more tips on how to shop wisely on eBay: http://www.auctionbytes.com/cab/abu/y202/m08/abu0077/s03
There's no reason to be a last-minute shopper, get online now. And don't worry if you get something you hate under the tree in December. You can turn around and sell it online! "January is a hot month for online 're-gifting,'" said Steiner. "People are online selling the gifts they don’t want or that don't fit, and they're looking for the items they really did want but did not receive." Most Popular Video Fashion for Special Occasions Women: Dressing by Body Type Women: Building a Wardrobe Men: Building a Wardrobe Men: Dressing by Body Type See other videos at About.com Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About Poll: What would you do with $10 million? 1) Spend it 4) Pay bills 2) Donate 5) Save 3) Invest 6) Not sure Is New York City Safe? Tips for Women Travelling What's Hot Quaker Oat Company History and Premiums McCoy Pottery Raggedy Ann and Andy Lionel Trains - Auction Prices Realized - Collectibles Christmas in July -- Hallmark Ornaments Arcade Games Mah Jong Quest Bejewelled2 Zuma Bingo Jigsaw 365 MaxJongg
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Holiday Shoppers: Find Unique Gifts Online while Saving Time and Money You are here: About > Hobbies & Games > Collectibles Hobbies & Games Collectibles Essentials Halloween Collecting The Cookie Jar Spot What Do I Have, What's It Worth? A-Z: Articles and Links! Free Printables & Clipart Articles & Resources Price Guides Online Sports / Card Collecting Collector Resources Animal Collectibles Advertising Stuff Cartoons- Characters-Comics China, Pottery, Glass Disneyana Holiday Collecting Kitchen and Housewares Pins Toys -- Vintage and Antique Auctions and Shopping More Collectible Categories Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Product Reviews Articles Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Collectibles newsletter! See Online Courses Search Collectibles Stay up to date! Email to a friend Print this page Suggested Reading eBay Articles, Links, Resources Elsewhere on the Web Auction Bytes Most Popular Price Guides Online -- Free Prices Guides Comic Book Online Price Guide Index -- Prices Realized Comic... What do I Have and What's it Worth? | Index of Cookie Jar Pictures & Value Guides Lil' Bratz Stickers What's Hot Quaker Oat Company History and Premiums McCoy Pottery Raggedy Ann and Andy Lionel Trains - Auction Prices Realized - Collectibles Christmas in July -- Hallmark Ornaments Related Topics Antiques Doll Collecting Toy Collecting Action Figure Collecting Stamps / Coins Holiday Shoppers: Find Unique Gifts Online while Saving Time and Money From Barbara Crews , Your Guide to Collectibles . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Oct 25 2003 Press Release
Natick, MA, October 1, 2003 - Smart shoppers can find the perfect gift while saving time and money by shopping online, according to David Steiner, president of AuctionBytes.com.
"Traditionally, this is the time of year that merchants are stocking their stores for the holidays - and online merchants are no different,” said Steiner. “You can do all of your holiday shopping from the comfort of your home, and avoid the crowds and long lines at the mall."
Large marketplaces like eBay and Amazon have proven to be popular stops for holiday shoppers. But smaller niche sites can also give you the variety and quality you are looking for in a gift. This year online shoppers have a couple of extra tools available to help them find unique gifts on the Web.
Search Aggregators like Google (http://www.froogle.com) and Yahoo! (http://shopping.yahoo.com) have developed shopping search engines. In addition to including large retail sites, the services include many smaller “Mom and Pop” sites offering a great selection of items, from hand-made jewelry, antiques, to collectibles and crafts. “You’ll be amazed at some of the things you can find on smaller sites and the prices in many cases are excellent," said Steiner.
For holiday gift-givers, Steiner offers the following online shopping tips:
- If there is a collector in your life, online shopping is ideal for finding that one piece that will complete their collection. And don't worry about whether they already have an item. Collectors like duplicates so they can play with one and save the other, or trade for items missing from their collection. Online antiques malls like Tias (http://www.tias.com), Ruby Lane (http://www.rubylane.com) and GoAntiques (http://www.goantiques.com) offer a great selection.
- An extra set of a hard-to-find place setting or a replacement for a broken saucer or cup in a special pattern is a great gift. Check out sites like Replacements Ltd. (http://www.replacements.com) or eBay (http://www.ebay.com).
- Satisfy hard-to-please family members and friends by buying memorabilia. Consider a vintage movie poster or a celebrity autograph for the people who already have everything. Something that might remind a person of their childhood or a happy time in their lives is a great gift.
- Check out some of the smaller auction sites such as ePier (http://www.epier.com), SellYourItem (http://www.sellyouritem.com) or BidVille (http://www.bidville.com) These sites may have hidden gems that are great deals because they’re not as heavily trafficked as eBay or Amazon.
- A wide range of books exists to satisfy collectors. For example, Miller's Movie Collectibles by Rudy and Barbara Franchi covers all aspects of collecting movie memorabilia with current values, sources, history, terminology and trends. You can buy the collecting-related books online (new or used) on book sites like Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com) and specialty sites like Collector Books (http://www.collectorbooks.com). You can also use a search engine for books, like BookFinder (http://www.bookfinder.com).
- You can find free-shipping deals online, or consider buying multiple items at once to save on shipping costs. Use comparison shopping sites like Shopping.com (http://www.shopping.com) and Yahoo! Shopping (http://shopping.yahoo.com) to look for the best deals.
When buying online, it is important to be a savvy shopper, warns Steiner, especially when buying on marketplaces like eBay. Use a credit card and be skeptical. If someone is offering a deal on eBay or another auction site, and it looks too good to be true, it usually is. "If someone is selling a plasma screen TV for $200, it’s likely that the item doesn’t exist. Don’t try and rationalize why it’s such a good deal just walk away from it," said Steiner. Never, ever wire-transfer money to a seller, Steiner warned. And consider using an escrow service for high-price items, but be aware that there are hoax escrow sites as well be sure to use a legitimate service.
Steiner's Web site AuctionBytes.com has more tips on how to shop wisely on eBay: http://www.auctionbytes.com/cab/abu/y202/m08/abu0077/s03
There's no reason to be a last-minute shopper, get online now. And don't worry if you get something you hate under the tree in December. You can turn around and sell it online! "January is a hot month for online 're-gifting,'" said Steiner. "People are online selling the gifts they don’t want or that don't fit, and they're looking for the items they really did want but did not receive." Most Popular Video Fashion for Special Occasions Women: Dressing by Body Type Women: Building a Wardrobe Men: Building a Wardrobe Men: Dressing by Body Type See other videos at About.com Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About Poll: What would you do with $10 million? 1) Spend it 4) Pay bills 2) Donate 5) Save 3) Invest 6) Not sure Is New York City Safe? Tips for Women Travelling What's Hot Quaker Oat Company History and Premiums McCoy Pottery Raggedy Ann and Andy Lionel Trains - Auction Prices Realized - Collectibles Christmas in July -- Hallmark Ornaments Arcade Games Mah Jong Quest Bejewelled2 Zuma Bingo Jigsaw 365 MaxJongg
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Gifts.com - Birthday Gifts, Anniversary Gifts, New Baby Gift Ideas Home • Member Sign-in Wedding • Anniversary • Birthday • All Occasions Personalized Gifts • Gift Certificates • Gift Baskets • All Categories Music Lover Gadget Guru Outdoor Activities Professional Well-Dressed Eating & Drinking Well Golfing Auto Enthusiast Movie Buff Sports Fan ... Active & Healthy TV & Pop Culture Fan Charity & Volunteering Cooking & Entertaining Creative & Artistic Travel Enthusiast Gardening History Buff Home Improvement Pets & Animals Playing Sports Proud Parent Spiritual or Religious Cards & Games Video Gamer » View more Beauty & Spa Creative & Artistic Cooking & Entertaining Music Lover Gadget Guru Fashion Shopper TV & Pop Culture Fan Proud Parent Movie Buff Home Decorator ... Active & Healthy Cards & Games Charity & Volunteering Eating & Drinking Well Travel Enthusiast Gardening Golfing History Buff Outdoor Activities Pets & Animals Playing Sports Professional Spiritual or Religious Sports Fan » View more For Teens/College , Child , & Baby Birthday Anniversary Wedding New Baby Housewarming Retirement Thank You Back To School Baby Shower Halloween ... Bachelor Party Bachelorette Party Bar / Bat Mitzvah Bon Voyage Bridal Shower Bridesmaids Care Package Cheer Up! Christening / Baptism Communion Congratulations! Engagement Family Reunion Get Well Soon Good Luck! Graduation Groomsmen Host / Hostess I'm Sorry! New Job Sympathy Thinking of You New Year's Eve / Day Valentine's Day St. Patrick's Day April Fools Passover Easter Assistants' Day Cinco De Mayo Mother's Day Memorial Day Father's Day Fourth of July Labor Day Grandparent's Day Boss's Day Thanksgiving Christmas Chanukah Kwanzaa » View more Arts & Crafts Automotive Baby & Kids Beauty & Health Books & Magazines Business & Executive Gifts Clothing & Accessories Collectibles & Memorabilia Computers & Electronics Experiential Gifts Flowers & Plants Gift Baskets Gift Certificates & Cards Gourmet Food & Beverages ... Home & Garden Jewelry & Watches Movies & Music Personalized Gifts Pets & Animals Photo Related Sports & Outdoor Activities Stationery & Office Supplies Toys & Games Unique Gifts » View more Traditional favorites with a twist. Celebrate with style. Him • Her • Couple Great gifts for TV junkies. See our most popular gifts, as selected by Gifts.com users. Each week a different store presents an offer you can't get anywhere else. This week: » 15% off any order over $50 at Delightful Deliveries Gift of the Day Great American Days NASCAR Racing » Learn more Gifts for Baby » Well-Dressed Child » Baby Bedtime & Bath » View all baby gifts Give a great gift on time, every time. Gift Certificates Don't know what to give? Explore the possibilities at dozens of top stores. » SpaFinder - Day of Beauty » Coach Gift Card » Sharper Image » Apple iTunes » Great American Days - Choose Your Adventure » Home Depot » Wine.com » View all gift certificates Gift Guides Wondering when, what and how to give? Our Gifting Guides answer your questions about gift-giving etiquette for every occasion. » Back to School Fashion Trends for Teens » Can't Attend the Wedding? » Finding a Great Graduation Gift » College Survival Guide: 101 » Wedding Gift Basics Gifting Resources Our tools can help you become an expert gifter. » Birthday reminders Gift ideas for anyone and every occasion. The easy way to find great gifts! Home | How it Works | Merchants | About Us | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Site Map Evite Citysearch ClassicVacations.com CondoSaver.com Entertainment.com Expedia Hotels.com TicketWeb Hotwire HSN Home Loans liveDaily Match.com Real Estate ReserveAmerica Ticketmaster TripAdvisor
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