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It used to mean collecting local newspapers, or going from store to store - still wondering if you really got the best deal in town.

Thankfully, the web has changed all that.

Today you can compare prices, shipping charges, check out what other shoppers have to say about the customer service and reliability all at the same time.

Around the holidays, always keep a special watch on special sales and free delivery shipping "just in time for Christmas" offers to entice buyers. Meanwhile, it's the smart shopper who will keep tabs on the best months to buy merchandise at outlet malls throughout the year.

If you're surfing in from across the pond also check the best comparison shopping in the UK & Europe offering the same online cost savings in UK pounds or Euros, along with unbiased customer reviews.

Seems that anywhere you go, it pays to shop around to save money ... so what are you waiting for? Start saving on all your purchases with help from these top comparison shopping sites:

Top comparison shopping around the Web:

My Simon - An award-winning site with rated and reviewed stores browseable by keyword or category, plus listings to most popular, bestselling and trendy, buying guides, shopping tips.

Shopping.com - The former DealTime site attracts millions each year with an easy to use site, searchable by keyword or in dozens of categories to merchandise rated by product rating, popularity, availability and release date.

BizRate Shopping - An easily navigable and huge selection from thousands of online stores selling everything from lawn mowers to discount clothes - together with links to seasonal merchandise, store coupons, special rebates and incentives, user reviews..

NexTag - The best prices on millions of products sold by online stores, small businesses and individuals, store ratings, product reviews and helpful features like their total price comparison that figures in tax and shipping.

PriceGrabber - Start shopping right from the home page with links to featured products that most people are buying right now listed by lowest price.

CNET Shopper - Reviews, buying guides and price comparisons on the latest electronics equipment and computers featuring a clearance center, price drops, special offers and links to My Simon reviews.

Comparison Shopping in Europe Online

Kelkoo.com - The premier European price comparison site in the UK with separate portals for countries within the EU all featuring browseable shopping by category or store, brand or theme.

Dooyoo - Compare UK prices and get customer reviews on electronics, cameras, video equipment, computers, household appliances and beauty products.

Pricerunner UK - Bargain shopping ranging from electronics and computers to kids clothing and sports equipment, including more discount prices on merchandise from France, Germany, Austria, Sweden and Denmark.