Do you want to save money and avoid paying too much? Here are ten ways to become a savvy bargain when you go online shopping. It used to be that if you wanted to pay the lowest price possible for a product, you had to search through flyers, or walk through dozens of different shops to compare prices. Not so anymore.

With online shopping, bargain shopping has become as easy as typing on a keyboard and clicking a mouse. At the end of a hard day of bargain shopping you won’t end up with sore feet. Just maybe a crick in your neck and tired eyes from the glare of your computer screen. But it’s all worth it for deal right?

Here are the 10 best ways to find a deal online shopping.

1. Compare, Compare Compare! And I don’t just mean the price. As a conscientious online consumer, you are going to want to compare the companies that offer the product. This includes looking at the company’s core values, if that is important to you; the return policy, and also the incentives that the retailer offer should you choose to spend your money there.

2. Use available resources. It is not always necessary to do the dirty work yourself, and this is especially true with online shopping. There are numerous websites out there that do the price comparing for you.

3. Check the Clearance Sections. Every department store has that section at the back where unwanted merchandise can be found for a song, and online shopping is no different. On the retailer’s web page, check out the discount or clearance section, if they have one. You’d be surprised at what you may find.

4. Educate Yourself. With the wealth of Internet information at your fingertips, it has never been easier to stay up to date on current products and prices, and to investigate retailers and their products. A good online shopping deal may soon turn sour if the product that you order does not deliver.

5. Use online auctions. If you know the retail value of the product that you are searching for, why not try your hand at an online auction? Set a price that you are willing to pay, and do not bid above it. With a bit of luck and self-control, you just might win.

6. Watch for sales. This is easier to do than ever with online shopping. Most online retailers provide automatic e-flyers that notify you of sales, so take advantage of this hassle free advertising.

7. Buy at the right time. The best sales are usually had at the end of the season. Impulse shopping is one of the most common reasons for overspending, so bide your time and try to shop with a cool head.

8. Buy in bulk. Buying in large quantities is often cheaper than buying one product, and this is especially true when buying online. Shipping fees are usually a flat rate no matter how much product you buy, and most online retailers offer free shipping if you spend more than a certain amount. The phrase ‘stock up and save’ has never been truer.

9. Be aware of discounts. You may apply for a special discount. For example, if you are buying for your small business, or if you are an educator, you may get the product for a reduced price.

10. Be patient. If you don’t need the product right away, watch the prices. Either the price will fall, or something cheaper and better may come along.