With the price of gas on the rise again, can you really save money by shopping online?  By shopping for deals and searching for sites that offer free shipping you can usually save more money by making your purchases online.

So, how do you find out about all of the really good deals?  The first thing to do is visit the website of your favorite retailer.  Many times they will have an email list that you can subscribe to.  Once you are on the list, the stores will send out emails when they run special promotions and sales.  These emails usually contain coupon codes that you can use either for a percentage off or for free shipping.

There are also several sites that will periodically post coupon codes for free shipping at various retail sites.

Another tip for online shopping at sites like eBay, is to ask for combined shipping.  Many times if you purchase more than one item from the same seller they will offer combined shipping, or even free shipping.

It is possible to save money by shopping online, you just have to search for the best bargains.  Knowing where and when to look for those great deals can be a big advantage.

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