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Posted by Hemos on from the what-to-do dept.

A reader writes:"I've been buying stuff on the Internet for a while, and wanted to get people's thoughts about the best places to go. I primarily am looking for media or computer parts. Of course, I've used Froogle, PriceWatch or PriceGrabber, but also use places like tigerdirect or NewEgg. Where else do people go, and any recommendations for getting decent deals? " Oh, and of course, shamless plug for ThinkGeek, who is also owned by OSTG.

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  1. Who needs price comparison sites? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    1. Send zillions of emails containing enticing links.
    2. Watch as zillions of sheeple open said links with Internet Exploder.
    3. Ensure your site is equipped with the IE exploit du jour.
    4. Install keylogger, steal identity.
    5. ??? [obligatory, but unnecessary - why not spend this time in Zen-like meditation contemplating the nature of suffering?]
    6. Open anonymous delivery address using stolen identity.
    7. Visit any shopping site via r00ted Windows box and stolen credit card number.
    8. Profit!

    More seriously, why not go and tell the Internet Exploder people to get their house in order. If enough people complain then maybe they'll actually release a patch. Remember, they haven't released a patch for these vulnerabilities for NINETY-SEVEN DAYS.

  2. the obvious by justforaday · · Score: 4, Funny

    CompUSA, CircuitCity, and BestBuy. They always have great prices, along with incredibly knowledgable staff if you decide to visit their physical stores. Oh, and always make sure to get the extended warranty. You're a fool if you don't.

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  3. Always be prepared... by HermanAB · · Score: 2, Funny

    First, go here and stock up:
    http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/default.asp

    then here for some accessories:
    http://www.russiancombatgear.com/

    Only then go to an electronics site and if they give you bad service, then you know what to do... ;-)

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  4. For the europeans by noims · · Score: 2, Funny
    I put together a new machine about 6 months back and looked around a fair bit. I'm based in Ireland, but this probably covers most of Europe...

    • scan.co.uk often have great prices, but I got seriously burnt by their incredibly bad customer service a few years back (dodgy graphics card), and will never shoip there again.

    There are plenty of good places out there, but I think you do have to strike a balance between price and service.

    Noims
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  5. Re:ableshopper by OurCompliments · · Score: 2, Funny

    Ewwww, CNet.