Almost half of everything sold in America is listed at some kind of promotional price. People don't only want a deep discount, they expect it - and won't settle for anything less. In this playful, deeply researched book, journalist Mark Ellwood takes a trip into this new landscape. From the floor of upscale department store Sergdorf Goodman to the bustling aisles of a Turkish bazaar, from the outlet Disneyworld of rural Pennsylvania to a town in Florida that can claim to be couponing's spiritual capital, Ellwood shows how some people are, quite literally, born to be bargain junkies thanks to a quirk of their DNA. He also uncovers the dark side of discounting: the sales-driven sleights of hand that sellers employ to hoodwink unsuspecting buyers. Bargain Feveris a manual for thriving in this new era, when deal hunting has gone from being a sign of indigence to one of intelligence. There's never been a better time to be a buyer - at least if you know how the game works. 'This book is a bargain hunter's bible.' Michael Tonello, author of Bringing Home the Birkin'Bargain Fever is just as fierce, funny, tenacious, and tantalizing as its author. I love this book.' Kelly Cutrone, founder, People's Revolution, and author of Normal Gets You Nowhere'A book after my own heart. Bargain Fever lifts the veils off the sales, ensuring even more that you'll never pay retail again.' Carmen Wong Ulrich, financial contributor, CBS This Morning, and author of Generation Debt'Highly informative and entertaining.' Booklist

Not content to let their mouse or keyboard do all the work, today's cost-conscious shoppers have been searching for the Web equivalent of Target. Wal-mart or discount outlets. The search has ended! Bargain-Shopping Online tells readers where to get everything from fine china to designer clothes at the best price online.Written by an expert on Internet shopping, who's an avid bargain hunter herself, this book contains over 1,500 Web sites for the best bargains on everything from jewelry to furniture. A unique and resourceful format with easy thumb references and fun icons rate the expense of delivery costs and the quality of navigation on the site. 13 broad categories lead readers to the sites with the best prices for: -- Apparel for men, women and children-- Baby Stuff-- Books-- Computers-- Electronics-- Food and Drink-- Games and Toys-- Health and Beauty-- Hobbies and Collectibles-- Home and Garden-- Music and Video-- Sports and FitnessPlus two appendices with info on General Auction Sites and Discount Stores on the Web!

Get on the EXPRESS for "Discount Shopping" Know How to Find Discount, Get Coupons, and Save Money Shopping Online and Offline Want to save money while shopping? Of course you do! Why? Because nobody likes to find their wallet or purse flat-out empty from all the joy or necessity of shopping...nor suffer the consequence of endlessly swiping the PLASTIC to the max on whatever they can get their hands on then waiting for the wrath of the credit card bill to drop on their doorstep only to regret with buyer's remorse, and now swimming in debt and hanging at the mercy of creditors. Finding bargains and deals may seem obvious - head to Google and click "Search" or go through the stack of mails and newspapers hoping to grab some coupons - but there is far more to the process than people realize. Also, still think getting the best bang for your bucks are exclusive at the big major retailers? Think again! That's the perception they create for you to shop there in the first place. When stuffs are perceived to be on sale, you just have to buy it, right? But are they really on sale? Because there are other secret underground mom-and-pop-like shops where less people know about that offer better outrageous deals. In order to save money shopping, you need to do what others don't do and look where others don't look...because whenever there is word of a goldmine, it will be over before anybody else has the chance to pick up a shovel. You need to approach discount shopping and bargain hunting from a different angle like how pro shoppers do. By taking the "Discount Shopping Express," your destination includes: - How to find discount online and offline with advanced shopping strategies - How to get coupons the way nobody else is doing and very few know about. - How to determine and decide on the best place to buy whatever you're looking for. - How to save money shopping like savvy shoppers do with insider shopping tips. - How to handle impulsive compulsive shopaholic behavior and break the habit. - Also, personalized hands-on exercises and applications to put everything into action on discount shopping. ...and much more. Start saving and sniffing out bargains now. Hack the shopping process to always get the best deal!

Online shopping can mean ease and effortless buying in the convenience of your own home. But, bargain hunting even online can be a real headache if you don't know how to go about it. In this down economy, getting the best deal when buying is getting more value for the hard-earned dollar. It's about getting quality and low price altogether. This book is a manual on bargain hunting online, as well as a few tips for offline bargain shopping as well because we believe that saving money should be taken full advantage of anywhere you are. With this book, you will learn the following:* How to online shop, the dissimilarities to store shopping.* How comparison shopping means bargain considerations online and offline* Online bargain hunting options* Addressing the issues of quality in bargain shopping* Protecting confidential data when online shoppingShop wisely. Spend the dollar where needed. Get value for your money by hunting for bargains that give you quality at low cost price!

This guide features first person shopping stories and humorous anecdotes about America's favourite past time. It is a terrific source for today's consumers, covering such retail venues as department and specialty store sales, online websites, vintage resources, sample sales, eBay and other auction houses, discount chains and more. The book is a must for people who love to shop as well as for those who are overwhelmed by the choices in the ever changing retail arena.

Learn Everything You Need to Know About Bargain Shopping and Saving Money! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! In Bargain Shopping: The Ultimate Guide to Save Money on Groceries, Spend Less, and Live a Frugal Lifestyle, you'll learn all the fundamentals to couponing and adopting a more frugal lifestyle. This book covers a wide array of topic areas such as how to save money on groceries, how to organize your coupons, and why frugal living is the secret to happiness. It's not easy to live on a budget, but doing so could completely change your life for the better. You never know when the economy will take a turn for the worse, so it's better to develop frugal habits and to practice minimalism in whatever way possible in the different aspects of your life. Bargain shopping and visiting thrift shops is just one easy way to change your behavior to become a more financially independent person. If you've ever felt limited by your own budgets, then it's time to learn how to bargain shop. Snagging the best deal out there can make all the difference. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: What is Bargain Shopping? A History on Coupons & Discounts Why Frugal Living is the Secret to Happiness The 7 Key Benefits of Saving Money Through Bargain Shopping 11 Smart Ways to Find Coupons and Deals How to Shop Smart: Tips and Tricks to Save Big How to Organize Your Coupons Every Week Inside the Other Half's Mind: Why do stores even offer discounts? Marketing Traps: How to Spot Fake Discounts versus Real Discounts in Stores Things You Must Know About Store Coupon Policies Loyalty Programs: Why do they exist and why should you care? 16 Useful Resources for Snagging the Best Deals Conclusion Final Word/About the Author An excerpt from the book: The notion of bargain shopping for groceries has been around at least as long as grocery stores themselves. Back in the 14th century, there were small locally owned grocers (also known as trading posts) that would sell dry items such as tea, herbs, spices, sugar, coffee, and other baking goods. As time passed, they began to sell other household staple foods such as canned meat, fruit, vegetables, or soups. Typically, customers would walk into these types of stores; hand a list to the clerk, and the clerk would bag up the items and ring them up. Since most of the foods were nonperishable, there were seldom sales like we see today. Bargains were only found in the case of an over stocked item, or through friendly one-on-one negotiations. In 1916 in Memphis Tennessee, Clarence Saunders established Piggly Wiggly, a popular common store seen throughout the southern United States. This was the first 'self-serve' grocer. This way of shopping proved to be very popular for both customers and storeowners. The customer enjoyed the freedom of browsing for the most desired items. Piggly Wiggly carried a whopping 605 different items (a sharp contrast to the then dated smaller local stores) and there was a greater opportunity for the consumer to purchase more than what they initially intended, making the storeowner happy as well. However, because there were a wider variety of perishable goods the store had to mark down prices on fresh produce, meats, dairy and eggs. It did not take a smart shopper long to figure out that the best day for shopping was the day before the next delivery was expected. The clerks always marked down the older items, to make room for the new. Tags: bargain shopping, bargain shopper, thrift shopping, how to save money on groceries, how to save money for dummies, how to save money on meat, frugal living, discount shopping, minimalist shopping, minimalism, how to spend less

For bargain hunters everywhere, this book is a how-to guide containing everything a consumer needs to quickly and efficiently find bargains on the Web. The title will also include a comprehensive listing of the best sites for online bargain shopping, organized by category, with helpful 0-5 star ratings.

Chances are you have friends who have been thrilled with deals they got on eBay. Maybe you’d like to get in on the eBay action, but don’t know where to start. Or maybe you’ve bought on eBay before, but want to get the inside scoop on scooping up the very best deals. This book is for you. It helps you differentiate between the junk and the jewels and get the best buys on everything from clothing, household goods, and electronics to business equipment, new or used cars, and real estate! Written by Marsha Collier, self-professed bargain shopper and best selling author of eBay For Dummies, eBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies is packed with advice and anecdotes from other experts, some of whom make a living buying and selling on eBay. It helps you begin shopping on eBay quickly, safely, and successfully, with information on: Using the My eBay Page to keep up with your potential deals Using feedback about sellers and shopping safely Bidding, buying, and winning Things to look for and things to look out for Ways to pay, including PayPal Taking advantage of eBay’s search functions and refining your searches to zero in on sought-after items Shopping eBay’s Bargain Basement Even successful eBay veterans will discover tips and tricks they didn’t know and bargain shopping secrets. Whether you want to use eBay to seek out and snap up hard-to-find collectibles, or simply to save on everyday purchases, eBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies takes you step-by-step through the process. And to get you started right, the book is a real bargain!

Bargain Shopping in Palm Beach County: 199 Consignment, Thrift & Vintage Shops, by Paulette Cooper Noble aka The Happy Shopper is the first and only guide to resale shops, special sales, outlet shops, affordable antique & collectibles stores, back room bargains and more throughout the county. Eight sections cover Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, Delray Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Deerfield, Stuart, North Palm Beach, Jupiter, and Tequesta. Included also are shopping sections such as Antique Row, Northwood, Worth Avenue, and mor