eCogNito.net
This secure shopping service allows users to buy products online anonymously, by maintaining a data wall between buyers and online merchants. You register, download the software, select a user name and passphrase, and enter credit card and shipping information. Then you can shop at participating merchants. After filling the shopping cart, you can select eCogNito on the checkout page, enter a username and passphrase, and enter a shipping address nickname. After a verification process, eCogNito fills the merchant's checkout page with encrypted data. The merchant packs the order and applies a code which is later scanned by the shipper and translated to the actual address. The relabeled package is delivered via selected carrier. Only the customer has all the information on the purchase transaction. This way users can make purchases incognito. http://www.eCogNito.net

Book Sale Finder
Here booklovers can find used book sales all over the United States and Canada, from book fairs to nonprofit sales sponsored by libraries, colleges, and churches. The clickable image map will help you find book bargains in your area. If you're having a book fair or for-profit book sale, you can advertise it here for a small fee. Nonprofit book sales are posted for free. http://www.BookSaleFinder.com/

EcoMall
Billed as "Earth's Largest Environmental Shopping Center", this website offers "green" products that are good for people and the environment. The products you can get here include air purifiers, cleaning products, computer products, clothing, baby care, body care, books, camping gear, crafts, natural health and fitness, foods, furniture, gardening supplies, jewelry, magazines, music, office supplies, toys, videos, and more. In addition you can find eco news and activism alerts, a local resources database, forums and chat, a newsletter, articles and interviews, nonprofit groups, renewable energy resources, government and education links, veggie restaurants, classifieds, business opportunities, and eco-investments. http://www.ecomall.com

GloboGift.com
GloboGift is an international gift certificate service especially for those who need to send gifts abroad. Through GloboGift, consumers can purchase gift certificates from department stores throughout the world and have them automatically sent to the recipient of their choice. Shoppers can order gift certificates online, via in-store terminals, or by telephone. Purchases are made in the sender's currency then converted to the recipient's own currency on the certificate. With a network of over 1,000 department stores worldwide, shoppers can give gifts without worrying about high shipping costs, unreliable postal services, uncertain time of arrival, security problems, and breakage, not to mention the difficulty of selecting an appropriate gift for someone in another country. Some of the stores in the network are Macy's in the United States, Galeries Lafayette in France, Galeria Kaufhof in Germany, Debenhams in the United Kingdom, House of Wedgwood in Japan, and Stockmann in Finland. GloboGift offers custom-built software for corporate gift giving. There are other special features like online accounts for couples getting married and a calendar service to keep track of birthdays and holidays. The website is available in English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian. http://www.globogift.com

Antiques and Collectables
Here's a website where you can shop for antiques and collectables, plus get some advice for buyers and collectors, and a little humor thrown in. In addition to the antiques and collectables galleries, there are interesting feature articles on topics such as A Brief History of Wedgwood; Dating English China and Porcelain; An Auctioneer's Memories. The lighthearted Auction Assistant guide will help newcomers learn to buy successfully at auction and amuse experienced buyers. The site offers a message board and a classified ads section; industry news; and an auction glossary with occasionally humorous definitions. The webmaster also provides a guestimate valuation service for customers and a link to a currency converter for international trades.

RedLightRunner
Here are the perfect gifts for MacOS fanatics only - whether you want to spend $3 or $300. Get books like the Second Coming of Steve Jobs and The Year of Thinking Different; Mac aquariums; A selection of T-shirts with slogans like "Mac geek" and "Mac punk"; plus Apple logo stickers, mousepads, pens, sandals, beach towels, mugs, earrings, hats, watches, posters, and other Apple memorabilia. http://www.redlightrunner.com/

Lawnsale.Net
If you are a yard sale enthusiast, here is the website for you. Here you can find out all the sales coming up in your area, and list your own sales. The site invites users to list "lawn sales, garage sales, yard sales, rummage sales, close out sales, church sales, benefits, concerts, ice cream socials, auctions, estate sales, flea markets, Christmas sales, family sales, block sales, antique shops, pawn shops, tag sales, barn sales, moving sales, any sale." Each listing provides directions to the sale and information on what is being sold. There is a fee to list your sale, but no fee to use the search engine to locate sales. Sales can be searched by date, city, county, items the user is looking for, and other useful categories. Right now the site covers only the northeastern United States, but it is expanding. http://www.lawnsale.net

Bidder's Edge
Bidder's Edge is a free service which enables users to search many auction sites at once. Here you can type in the item you are looking for and the price you are willing to spend, then search online auctions to see it's available. You can even find out how much the item sold for in previous auctions to determine if you're getting a good deal. A feature called Deal Watch can give you an early edge by sending you an email alert when an item you want comes up for auction. Through this portal bidders have access to over 4 million items being auctioned, in 2,211 categories.

Compufun! Computer Gifts and Accessories
Looking for the perfect gift for a computer user? Where else can you find chocolate diskettes, circuit board boxers, and Surf Naked T-shirts? Look here also for Dilbert items, computer toys, desktop helpers, organizers, and more. http://www.compufun1.com/index.html

Wicked Wicks
The theme of this site is "candles to ignite your imagination". This California company offers elegant handcrafted beeswax candles and complementary candle holders. The candles in the shapes of roses, lilies, orchids, and other flowers make a gracious touch for a holiday table setting. Other themes are available too, including candles with custom messages. http://www.wickedwicks.com

St. Nick Studios
This site has one-of-a-kind handcrafted gift items including Santas, candle holders, ornaments, and more. Buyers can browse photos of already-made items or order items custom-made. For those interested in buying or making crafts, there are tips and a crafts news and events section. There are also links to suppliers, Christmas sites, and online arts and crafts marketplaces. http://www.stnickstudios.com

Seattle Children's Online Store
At the online store of the Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle, you can do some holiday shopping while helping a good cause. The store has gifts, clothing, marketing and specialty items, and children's safety products (like bike helmets) at good prices. Money raised goes into a fund to pay for medical care that families cannot afford. The site is available in both text-only and frames versions.
http://www.seattlechildrens.org

Christmas98 - The Total Guide To Christmas Online
This holiday website has ideas for gift giving; recipes; gift baskets; holiday decorating and party ideas; and family fun. Visitors can send digital cards, post a greeting, visit the "North Pole," or send a letter to Santa. Learn about holiday traditions like eggnog, lighted trees, caroling, and the holidays of Chanukah and Kwanzaa. The Christmas events and entertainment section lists films, TV specials, and books. There is a list of charities where you can donate to make the holidays a little more special for someone else. And if you're going away for the holidays, look here for discount airfares and travel planning.
http://www.christmas98.com

The Netique Internet Gift Boutique
This website features elegant gifts for holidays and special occasions. As a plus, the Netique site also offers useful information on gift-giving customs, including corporate gift-giving and international gift-giving. Not sure what is an appropriate gift for an Asian client? Attending a party given by a South American hostess? Refer to the article on international gift-giving customs to avoid a cultural faux pas. Then you can shop for gifts from various countries, holiday and anniversary gifts, baby gifts, corporate gifts, food gifts, computer and office gifts, home and kitchen gifts, pet gifts, wedding gifts, and more. As a one-stop shopping service, Netique also wraps, prepares handwritten cards, and ships.
http://www.netique.com

Cool Freebie Links
This comprehensive guide to freebie, contest, and sweepstakes sites was started by avid freebie hunters who got tired of websites that were hard to navigate, took too long to download, or posed as freebie sites but really weren't. Each link listed here is reviewed and rated, to help users find good-quality, well-maintained, family-safe sites quickly and easily. Cool Freebie Links is updated daily, and members can subscribe to a free newsletter.
http://home.earthlink.net/~juramark/cfl/freebees.htm

e-Toys, The Biggest Toy Store on the Web
Want to avoid shopping crowds? For holidays and kids' birthdays, try this online toy store. Here's a selection of over 1,000 items, including brand name toys and children's books. The toys can be searched by category, brand name, age group, or price. Editor picks, toy awards, and expert toy reviews help parents to find quality toys. There is a section of toys for under $20. Parents can pick a toy to enhance a particular developmental skill such as fine motor, gross motor, language, math, social/emotional, etc. Categories of toys include sports, dolls, stuffed animals, action figures, games and puzzles, educational toys, arts and crafts, software, and more.
http://www.etoys.com/

Computer4Sale
Computer4Sale is a free interactive classifieds directory where the public can buy and sell anything related to computers. Look here for complete systems or components, hardware or software. Anyone can search the ads and buy; you need to become a member only if you want to upload items for sale. Membership is free, and gives you a password to post, update, and remove ads. Buyers who respond to your ads will be given the contact information you specify; buyers deal directly with the seller. Extended search features allow buyers to search for items within a certain locality. For users crossing international boundaries there is an online currency converter. Other useful features are links to hardware and software reviews, computing tips and tricks, downloadable free software, and buyer's guides on the Internet.

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