Budget & Advice: 3 Bargain-hunting websites that will save you cash

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Impulse buys aside, a savvy shopper would hardly think of making a big purchase without first hitting the Internet. But there’s more to dot-com bargain hunting than Overstock and Amazon. Here, a few of our favorite sites:

Pricegrabber.com

Why we love it: This user-friendly site displays product prices and shipping rates available from hundreds of merchants, offers consumer reviews, and even rates retailers.

Don’t miss: The site’s “Shop Green” section compares prices on eco-friendly products.

Bargainist.com

Why we love it: It offers coupon codes that can be used when buying from a gob of online merchants and also keeps a running list of sales going on at popular brick-and-mortar stores.

Don’t miss: The “Freebies” link, offering up everything from popcorn to a one-day Sam’s Club pass.

Frucall.com

Why we love it: Wondering if an in-store price is the best you can get? Call Frucall toll-free, type in the item’s product code, and hear a list of prices being offered by Internet retailers. You can even order over the phone.

Don’t miss: Their “Product Lists” section, where your searches are automatically saved for future reference.