General bargain sites

Overstock.com

Specialty: This is the reigning champ in bargain sites, thanks to the breadth of its merchandise and the great prices. Overstock focuses on hawking excess merchandise from other retailers, which means their stock is diverse and constantly changing. It is worth stopping here if you are uncertain what you are purchasing (when you are looking for a gift, say) or you are not committed to a specific model. Also, Overstock is continually expanding its product categories, and now sells handcrafted goods from across the world and cruises, among other things. (The site also says it will soon sell deals on flights, rental cars and hotels)
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Pros:

* Brand-name merchandise at hard-to-beat prices.

* A wide selection of merchandise that is well organized, with lots of images.

* Gotta love that $2.95 shipping on all orders (yes, even on hand-knotted Berber rugs from Morocco).

Cons: Due to the sporadic nature of the stock, there is no guarantee that the ideal cashmere throw you noticed here last week will still be there in case you delay your purchase.

SmartBargains
Specialty: This is another general discount site, similar to Overstock.com, where you'll find deals on everything from clothing and MP3 players to diamond earrings. SmartBargains doesn't appear to have the quantity or breadth of deals that Overstock has, but it is no slouch. I bought Waterford crystal candle holders here at about half their usual retail cost. High-end wool coats, including Donna Karan and Kenneth Cole labels, were anywhere from 35% to 65% of
Pros: In addition to its variety of products, SmartBargains emphasizes its dedication to customer support. I found the site simple to make use of. Returns truly were no hass
Cons: Again, because this site operates similarly to Overstock, the mix of stock is constantly in flux.