PROVIDENCE, R.I. - eTradeWire -- The President of Knobull, Lynn Bentley reported, "Shopping online is convenient, and it's a great way to find the best possible price and top ranked products before making a purchase. Retailers know the competition is heavy online, which means they're eager to make a sale and more willing to offer discounts to online shoppers."

When you add a product to your wish list or online shopping cart, it's clear you're interested. If you act like you're going to buy something and then back out just before you make your purchase, there's a chance you'll get an email with a promo code or coupon to encourage you to go back and follow through.

Consider shopping a few days before you actually want to make your purchase. Sign in to websites as you shop using your email address. Throughout the year, many retailers offer online (or in-store) exclusive deals, especially to shoppers who are signed up for emails.

If you shop online often, you could save big over the course of the year by avoiding shipping fees. Most stores offer free in-store pickup that's typically available the same day. Many stores also offer free shipping to rewards program members or loyalty club members like Amazon Prime Student which has a 6 month trial.

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While you're most likely going to find a lower price online than in the store, you can also get additional discounts, promo codes and rebates from third-party apps and websites. Knobull evaluates product rankings/prices for users who can simply tap an Amazon button on the homepage to access excellent deals!

RetaiMeNot is a great way to browse current promo codes and promotions available across the web. If you've found something you like, you can search this site specifically for the store where you found the item to see if any discounts are available.

When it comes to getting the best prices online, sometimes it isn't about the discounts at all. Before you make any final purchases, don't forget to price compare. There's nothing worse than buying something only to see it for a better price at a different store.

Bentley concluded, "When it comes to shopping online, it's important to remember that you have both time and resources.

• Add items to your shopping cart while still browsing.
• Stock up on loyalty club memberships.
• Compare prices at different retailers and throughout the year to get the best price with apps and online tools.
• Avoid shipping fees by choosing in-store pickup when necessary or join Amazon Prime Student at Knobull."