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Shopping is not quite what it used to be. In addition to shopping centers and malls, you now have the ability to conveniently shop online. One of the advantages, aside from the convenience of not leaving your home, is that you can priceshop between various online stores.

Other issues to bear in mind include the danger that your credit card number could be stolen, although this is a diminishing problem with modern computer operating systems improving credit card encryption systems, rip-off companies that take your money and run, and shipping charges that are added to the price.

There are a large number of online shopping sites to choose from. The most popular items for sale appear to be electronic devices, home audio, videos, computers, digital and other cameras, and books. Among many other items and services available on the Web, you can buy your electrical energy, your groceries, your home gas, and even in some cases, your auto gasoline.

You can buy an automobile online; however, your local dealers will be involved. In most states it is illegal for the automobile manufacturer to sell and deliver an automobile directly to the customer, without involving the dealer. On many of the sites the auto dealers will bid for your purchase, which eliminates the face-to-face negotiation on the dealer parking lot. On other sites, only the dealer in your area working with the site will set the price, which may or may not meet with your approval. Here are a few of the major online shopping sites.