The
Good, the Cheap and the Dirty
We've
all had the problem of finding just the right present for that special
friend's birthday and with the new techie age having dawned, we're
encouraged to do all our shopping online. Fair enough, there is a
lot of choice out there, but tracking down the right product at the
right price is nigh on impossible.
It is due to this fact that we've compiled a list of our favourite
cyber-shops, which, although not exhaustive, gives a wide scope for
finding that particular item.
We've decided to give the list its peculiar name for reasons that
will become obvious. It includes all that you would expect from us,
the serious and the bizarre, the useful and the senseless, the priceless
and the giveaway.
But most of all, it includes "the Good, the Cheap and the
Dirty".
Get a first opinion before you buy
Before
you buy anything online, there are two places you MUST check out.
The first is Ciao.com,
the second, Pricerunner.com.
Ciao
has honest opinions on loads of products, so you can check
what other people think about it before you buy. If you register as
a reviewer they'll even pay you for your opinions and each
time someone reads your opinion. And they allow freedom of opinion,
so don't worry about slagging off things you don't like. It's a win-win
situation.
Pricerunner
is a site that tells you the best price for goods before you buy
them. Say for instance you want to buy a CD player. You can find
out the specifications of the different models, where you can
get them and, most importantly, how much each site charges.
Even if you don't want to buy online, it's a good resource for find
the best product for you.
Using these two sites in tandem, you should never make a bad purchase
again.
Click
here to find out more about Ciao
Click
here to find out more about Pricerunner
Swap shop
If
you've got something other than money try WebSwappers.com.
Remember Swap Shop? Noel, Maggie and Keith? This site's a bit like
that, but without 'Brown Sauce' singing "I Wanna Be A Winner".
Swap
what you have and find what you want for free at Webswappers.com,
apparently the leading Internet swapshop. With zillions of swaps,
from CDs to houses, cars to collectables, Webswappers is the top online
swapping site.
Click
here to find out more
Gadgets, Inc.
Like
a lot of people, I've always fancied myself as a spy, even to the
point of nearly getting arrested for 'stalking' someone (I was doing
undercover surveillance, m'lord). And IWantOneOfThose.com
is my kind of shop, as GQ said, it's "like having Q's laboratory
in your living room". But even if you're not the Modesty
Blaise type, you'll be glad to know that they also have lifestyle
and homeware - rubber band gun vs toast rack, Walkie Talkie vs
Sun Lounger, Flying Lessons vs CD Rack. The last thing I'll say is
make sure you have your credit card details handy, you'll need them.
Click
here to find out more
Stranger than fiction
When
you need something completely different, visit BlueSnake.com.
They've got the most bizarre gifts, services, books, bongs, films,
sex products and general weird shit that you could ever wish for.
From cute and kookie to strange and freaky, BlueSnake assure us that
you'll get what you want, not what you need!
BlueSnake is basically a store that sells everything on your wants
list, they know what they're talking about and are happy to make
suggestions. Shopping with them lets you buy in safety the kinds of
merchandise that traditionally come from small companies, whether
that's novelty chocolate shit in nappies or unusual designs in bongs.
Over 21s only!
Click
here to find out more
Tom Cruise's y-fronts
Also
fitting into the 'different' category is asSeenonScreen.com,
who specialise in designer items from your favourite film or television
show. From Brad Pitt's "Fight Club" sunglasses and clothes
to the "Big Brother" cow chair, there's something to suit
everyone's tastes and pockets. The stuff is absolutely amazing. Imagine
owning Samuel L. Jackson's "Shaft" hat, or Marilyn Monroe's
"Seven Year Itch" white dress (you know the one). I would
say that this shop is unbeatable. I don't know of any other
site like it.
Click
here to find out more
Designer gear
For
quality gear at affordable prices you can't go far wrong with Laden.co.uk,
the home of future fashion for the UK. The Laden Showroom,
on Brick Lane E1, is a showcase store for London's up-and-coming
fashion designers.
And now you can buy all your clothes and accessories from these talented
designers, at reasonable prices, all from the comfort of your home
or office. Browse the designers and review their collections... check
out the departments or look at all the products for sale online.
Click
here to find out more
Amazon
There's
not much we can say about Amazon.co.uk
that you won't already know. It's the best, if not the largest,
online bookshop in the world. It should be your first stop to
shop. The only thing we can add is that they don't just sell books,
you know. Amazon also do music, DVDs, videos, PC and video games,
and electronics. Basically, they sell almost everything you could
need.
Click
here to find out more
Rare/Second-hand books
But
if you can't find that old book you want anywhere, not even on Amazon,
then try JustBooks.com,
who not only have books at really low prices, but also specialise
in second-hand and antiquarian books. Those lovely books you
have always wanted to get your grubby little hands on might be just
one click away.
They offer a wide range of books covering a vast array of topic areas.
Users can buy and sell books or search for hard to find
titles. There are a number of different areas to cater to your
needs.
Click
here to find out more
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