Interestingly enough, many e-shopping websites go unnoticed as consumers gravitate towards Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, and other large companies that offer online services. These unnoticed websites, tend to have some better good deals for consumer electronics, often times offering used or refurbished items for those who want to save money. So what are some of these websites? Let's take a look.
NewEgg.com
Hidden in the corners of the web, NewEgg is most used by computer geeks and known for having some of the best deals around the web. NewEgg isn't just some shady website built to scam or rip consumers off, this website has a huge selection of items from computer parts to home appliances. Consumers can feel safe when reading user testimonial's posted on the websites front page.
Also posted on almost every product page are reviews written by consumers just like you. Reviews can range from lengthy articles about the pros and cons of a product, to simple complains about various aspects of certain products. If you take a look at NewEgg's front page, you can actually see that NewEgg is very safe and secure when it comes to online shopping.
NewEgg and other notable online retailers offer their own payment plans, that can also yield special offers for shoppers around the holiday season or otherwise. Need an example of a great sale? Recently NewEgg sold Grand Theft Auto 4 for $35.99, plus free shipping.
TigerDirect.com
Just like NewEgg, TigerDirect is an often-overlooked online retailer that has some very impressive sales even when it's not the holiday season. If you're a computer geek, then you've probably noticed that more often then not building your own personal computer can be cheaper, right? TigerDirect actually sells pretty much every modern computer component needed for that task.
One of the most interesting things about TigerDirect is that they will recycle/donate/or send you a gift certificate in exchange for your own computers, cell phones, LCD TV's, and so on. Don't have time to get online and order products or just wish to do the whole process by mail? TigerDirect also has a program where they will send you free catalogs with product highlights.
Just like other consumer electronic websites, TigerDirect enables consumers the ability to review products and view the reviews of others. One example of a sale on TigerDirect is a WestingHouse 32'' LCD Display TV, for only $399.99, of course that product has been refurbished. Fear not, all refurbished items are tested to verify quality.
So there you have it, two amazing websites that are often overlooked by the average consumer. Before heading to the nearest Wal-Mart for consumer electronics, check out one of these online retailers for some great deals all year around; not just the holiday season.
Published by Matt Remley
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9 Comments
Post a CommentShows you how much of a tech guy I am. I had never heard of NewEgg, but am familiar with Tiger Direct.
I love NewEgg.com for electronics.
Great article :)
Thanks for the helpful information :) Sheri
Love tigerdirect..... it is cool!
I hadn't heard of either site before. Gotta go check them out since I'm looking for a new laptop. Thanks a bunch for the great tips! :o)
I'm passing this info to my brother. Thanks so much.
Yeah, I'm familiar with them both but don't often need to shop there. Good to keep in mind though, thanks!
Yeah, I'm very familiar with TigerDirect. Very ood choices!