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Online Shopping Tips and Tricks

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Today, I went shopping online to purchase the new Casio camera that is being touted as the “YouTube camera”. It encodes videos to the format used by YouTube, saving me a step or two in my recording process. I did a lot of research into finding the best price, and came across a website I wanted you to know about.

On ClayValet, you can submit up to five free requests per week. ClayValet is a personal shopping service. They can give advice, find you deals, and recommend the best products. Simply tell them what you’re looking for, and they’ll do the work for you.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: always do your research. Turn to the people in your circle, whether that is family and close friends, or on social networking sites. Always make sure you check things out before you buy them, and look for the best prices… or even coupons. Want to embed this video on your own site, blog, or forum? Use this code or download the video:

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filepack

December 2nd, 2007
at 11:57am

It encodes videos to the format used by YouTube, saving me a step or two in my recording process. I did a lot of research into finding the best price, and came across a website I wanted you to know about. … morehere

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December 3rd, 2007
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December 5th, 2007
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December 2nd, 2007
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December 2nd, 2007
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December 2nd, 2007
at 6:24am

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chadt4

December 2nd, 2007
at 2:17am

There is a sniper next door :)

sexyemobabi

December 2nd, 2007
at 2:39am

I wish i could be him!

RussH

December 1st, 2007
at 8:17pm

Be careful buying new/used items…
I think you need to add another concern to your list of buying tips. Watch out for Refurb merchandise sold as New. With all the “terms of sale” lawer speak by vendors, it’s easy to miss that you are being sold “Refurb” goods when you think you are a buying New product! Vendor rep and ratings helps…but doesn’t cover all situations.

decilling

December 2nd, 2007
at 5:30am

err i think he says, “that’s a promise, not a threat” unless you just missed out the H

AdamBailey9

December 2nd, 2007
at 7:10am

I do my online shopping at “ebuyer com” it has the best value for money items listed first, which I find to be a realy nice feature. Its delivery is extremely quick. I once placed an order late one nigh and it was delivered first thing the next moning. Great site

cgbaseball23

December 2nd, 2007
at 7:15am

lol..”crack team, not to be confused with a team on crack,”

lgerage

December 2nd, 2007
at 7:29am

Great tip I wish I would have known about clayvalet a month ago. I’ll be sure to check it out on my next big box purchase or electronics. I am a pretty good shopper myself though.

Mikhail Seregine

December 2nd, 2007
at 12:50am

Hi Chris,

Thank you for recommending our site! Unfortunately, you initially called us “ClayValue”, and that’s not one of the spellings we’ve registered. We’re actually “ClayValet”. Could you please adjust that when you get a chance?

Regards,

Mikhail Seregine, CEO
ClayValet: We shop for you
http://clayvalet.com

luckycharmz360

December 2nd, 2007
at 8:58am

Hey man, thanks I appreciate the help

bookburner2

December 2nd, 2007
at 10:10am

merri and christmas everybody i think this is the best time of the year so i juest want to say to everybody merri christmas and a happy new year. and if u dont celebrate christmas than happy holidays and if for u it isnt a new year then not happy new year, but for everybody els merri christmas and a happy new year

m3nt0z

December 2nd, 2007
at 5:00pm

What is that fucking laser pointer at his face? Is his wife doing that ;)

christm3

December 4th, 2007
at 2:50am

haha great singing !

ugoogalee

December 4th, 2007
at 4:45am

why is there a laser pointer on him occasionally in the beginning?

GTPeach

December 6th, 2007
at 10:45am

Make sure to watch the wording carefully on any auctioned items. (Ebay, amazon used, etc.). A lot of people will try to be a bit shady in their dealings… selling you, literally, n X-box…box, et all.

Also, on a lot of the software auctions, be sure to guarantee that when you buy the software, the necessary keys and codes are Included and New. Otherwise, you may end up paying for the CD and still have to buy the product to get the key. (Assuming all of us stay legal.)

One last thing is to actually read the terms and conditions, and the remedies available for faulty products. Reading these will ensure that you aren’t buying a product you can’t return if they don’t deliver exactly what was offered. It will also show you exactly where and how long it may take for dispute processes. I’d pay slightly more for a product to ensure that I can return it for a full refund or have it replaced if it is not exactly what was guaranteed.

colin72

January 13th, 2008
at 11:43pm

Sweet Christ. Some people need to stick to expressing themselves in print. You should’ve stuck to the Lockergnome stuff instead of trying to get your name out there and become a “personality”. One word: annoying.

neills

January 27th, 2008
at 12:32am

He used to be a TV host… Moron.

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