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ECONOMICS

www.moneyforlife.org.uk/

https://www.young-enterprise.org.uk/resources/your-money-matters-financial-education-textbook/

​https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/check-tax-code/

https://www.stepchange.org/debt-info/your-financial-situation.aspx

VIDEOS TO PLAN YOUR FINANCES
https://mru.org/economics-video-library

cryptocurrencies

KHAN ACADEMY: ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

45 MoneySaving household hacks to avoid waste
Forum of hacks
General saving forums

https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/


  1. Use several price comparison websites
  2. Use several browsers
  3. Leave the product in the shopping trolley for few days before finalising the order (because of the cookies, companies might send you reminders with offers or vouchers)
  4. Check product reviews critically
  5. Check sellers reviews crtically
  6. Check information about the product you want and similar products (wikipedia, blogs, forums, browser, youtube, etc.)
  7. Check the product you are about to buy carefully, as sometimes the reviews are for similar products with different specifications ( in a laptop could be different battery capacity, different processor, ram memory, software included, etc.)
  8. Reviews can be used carefully, as sometimes can be subjective and suspicious.  They can help also to find out more information about the product.
  9. Check the different possibilities of delivery (in my case I prefer to collect it in Doodle, if possible, to minimise risk).
  10. Use incognito or private browsing: Tor browser, Epicbrowser.com, duckduckgo.com Google incognito, Firefox private browsing, Opera private window.
  11. In Amazon, consider the pros/cons of different sellers.
  12. Camelcamelcamel.com can be useful to learn the prices that Amazon has displayed on a product at different times
  13. Sometimes the reviews are of similar products that are not exactly the same.
  14. As a general rule you have 14 days to return a product you have ordered by mistake (or because you have found it cheaper).  In the case of CD/DVD they cannot be opened (outer plastic film must be intact).
  15. Use different browsers as the mentioned above and Internet Explorer so the cookies don't overload one browser only.
  16. If your computer is slow, use opera as it demands less resources.
  17. Consider different options such as buying, renting or borrowing.
  18. Consider buying a model from the previous year rather than the latest and check the specifications and prices.  Sometimes an old version has some feature that the latest one lacks.

General information that can help to choose products

Wikipedia                                 Web
  • Google Shopping       web
  • NexTag                       web
  • PriceGrabber             web
  • Shopping.com           web
  • Shopzilla                    web
  • ​Pricerunner                web

Bing Shopping Campaigns
Pronto

  • Kelkoo                           web
  • Skyscanner                  web
  • ​Money Supermarket    web
  • www.google.co.uk/shopping
  • www.shopzilla.co.uk
  • ebay.co.uk
  • support.i-bidder.com/hc/en-gb
  • http://www.lastminute-auction.com/uk/​
  • https://www.baycrazy.com/rightnow/search/region/EBAY-GB/catid/all/pagenumber/1/
  • https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/ebay-protection/
  • http://www.mod-sales.com/​
  • ​http://www.police-auctions.org.uk/index.htm​
  • https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/police-auctions/

https://joinpouch.com/
https://www.ilovefreegle.org

www.bizrate.co.uk

www.ukshopsearch.com

https://www.shopperuk.com

https://moneyfacts.co.uk

http://www.gocompare.com

https://www.confused.com

https://www.comparethemarket.com

​www.getinvisiblehand.com


https://www.amazon.co.uk

​Previous prices/Prices alerts in Amazon:     https://camelcamelcamel.com       http://zeezaw.co.uk/

Find items to use free delivery in Amazon: https://www.supersaverdeliverytool.com/

Compare prices in in different Amazon european countries: priceonline.eu/Compare-Amazon-price/

Refurbished items in Amazon:  Amazon renewed

Adquisitio for Amazon

Buy in Amazon through a cash back website: Quidco    TopCashback

Find Best Sellers products https://www.withintheflow.com/how-to-find-best-selling-products-for-your-online-store/
Amazon Best Sellers www.amazon.co.uk/Best-Sellers-Welcome/zgbs/ref=zg_bs_tab
Etsy Best selling items  https://www.etsy.com/uk/market/best_selling_items
Best selling items eBay  
https://sellercentre.ebay.co.uk/business/best-selling-items
How to find the best selling products in Alibaba/Aliexpress
https://www.quora.com/How-do-you-find-the-best-selling-products-on-Alibaba-Aliexpress
https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-find-best-selling-niche-trending-products

Compare prices in other websites: Pricespy       Googleshopping
  • www.moneysavingexpert.com       (own by moneysupermarket)​
  • https://www.petrolprices.com
  • https://www.saynoto0870.com
  • https://www.techbargains.com
  • http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk
  • https://www.hotukdeals.com
  • www.wowcher.co.uk/deals/london
  • https://www.autotrader.co.uk
  • https://www.cargiant.co.uk
  • http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/shopping-websites
  • https://searchenginewatch.com/sew/study/2097413/shopping-engines
  • https://www.bigcommerce.com/blog/shopping-search-engines/
  • https://www.shopify.com/blog/7068398-10-best-comparison-shopping-engines-to-increase-ecommerce-sales

SPAIN
  • https://www.ocu.org/consumo-familia/compras-online/calculadora/asesor-de-precios
  • https://www.idealo.es
  • http://www.kelkoo.es
  • https://www.twenga.es
  • http://www.choozen.es
  • http://www.pikengo.es
  • https://www.atrapalo.com​
  • ​http://www.mercamania.es​
  • https://soysuper.com
  • https://www.booking.com/index.es.html
  • www.trivago.es​
  • https://www.tripadvisor.es
  • https://www.rastreator.com/
  • https://www.trenes.com/
Review websites:
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  • https://www.which.co.uk
  • https://www.amazon.co.uk
  • https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk
  • https://www.yelp.co.uk
  • https://www.consumersearch.com
  • http://www.trustedreviews.com
  • http://www.expertreviews.co.uk
  • https://www.cnet.com
  • https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm
  • http://www.viewpoints.com
  • www.consumeraffairs.com
  • https://www.pissedconsumer.com
  • https://www.reviewstream.com
  • https://www.slant.co
  • http://www.comparaboo.com
  • https://www.tomshardware.com
  • https://trustorereview.com
  • https://bestreviewsboss.com
  • http://www.toptenreviews.com
  • www.bestcovery.com
  • https://uk.trustpilot.com
  • https://www.reviews.co.uk
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Review_site

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SCAMS


takefive-stopfraud.org.uk

GOOD ADVICE FROM NATIONWIDE TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD/SCAMS

LITTLE BOOK OF BIG SCAMS

HOW TO SPOT ONLINE SCAMS

www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk/
webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20180311192207/https://www.getsafeonline.org/get-safe-online-week/
  • en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phishing
New phishing method: the inception bar
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_fraud
  • en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyware
  • en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malware
  • en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Website_spoofing
  • https://www.getsafeonline.org
  • https://staysafeonline.org
  • https://www.staysmartonline.gov.au
  • https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk
  • https://www.saferinternet.org.uk
  • http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/safesearching/
  • https://www.scamwatch.gov.au
  • https://www.moneysmart.gov.au
  • https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/online-shopping
  • https://www.internetmatters.org/advice/tech-guide/
  • https://www.scamwarners.com
  • www.fraudaid.com

https://www.qld.gov.au/law/your-rights/consumer-rights-complaints-and-scams/scams-fraud/common-scams
  • www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0020-shopping-online
  • www.fraud.org/tech_scams
  • https://www.tradingstandards.uk/consumers/support-advice
  • www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/
  • https://www.which.co.uk
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_protection_in_the_United_Kingdom
  • https://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/regulation
  • ​https://www.scambusters.org
  • http://www.actionfraudalert.co.uk         Sign up for scam alerts
  • www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news-and-appeals/Pages/Public-urged-to-protect-themselves-against-fraud.aspx​
  • https://frauddefencetest.com
  • https://takefive-stopfraud.org.uk


Online shopping addiction
  • https://www.quora.com/What-can-I-do-about-my-online-shopping-addiction
  • http://www.videogameaddiction.co.uk
  • http://www.gamcare.org.uk
  • https://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/
  • https://www.gordonmoody.org.uk/resources

TRADING STANDARDS
​
www.businesscompanion.info/


www.nationaltradingstandards.uk/contact/

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

https://www.gov.uk/consumer-protection-rights

http://www.consumer-ombudsman.org/

https://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/advice/how-to-complain-to-a-company

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/Y9Vpnl94w0pwKly0VLBTVm/consumer-advice





DIRECTORY
  • https://www.catalink.com
  • http://www.qvcuk.com
  • www.groupon.co.uk
  • http://gooddealdirectory.co.uk
  • http://www.classicengland.co.uk


Books & Stationery
  • www.waterstones.com
  • www.bookdepository.com
  • ​www.betterworldbooks.com
  • https://www.whsmith.co.uk
  • www.euroffice.co.uk
  • www.ukofficedirect.co.uk
  • www.viking-direct.co.uk
  • www.abebooks.co.uk/?cm_sp=TopNav-_-Home-_-Logo
  • www.paperchase.co.uk
  • https://www.ryman.co.uk
  • www.theworks.co.uk




  • ​https://www.iwantoneofthose.com
  • https://www.notonthehighstreet.com
  • https://www.hawkin.com
  • https://anythingforhire.com

http://www.argos.co.uk
  • http://www.boots.com
  • https://www.superdrug.com
  • www.thefragranceshop.co.uk
  • www.halfpriceperfumes.co.uk/en/


​https://www.google.co.uk


​https://www.johnlewis.com
https://www.houseoffraser.co.uk
http://www.marksandspencer.com
amazon.co.uk
aliexpress.com
https://www.alibaba.com
https://www.ebay.co.uk
https://en.shpock.com




https://www.pixmania.co.uk

https://www.salonskincare.co.uk

www.ebuyer.com
  • https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk
  • ​www.ema-models.co.uk
  • https://modelshop.co.uk

https://www.screwfix.com
https://www.travisperkins.co.uk

https://www.wickes.co.uk

Food, etc.
  • https://www.sainsburys.co.uk
  • http://www.marksandspencer.com
  • www.waitrose.com
  • www.tesco.com
  • https://www.asda.com
  • https://groceries.morrisons.com/webshop/startWebshop.do
  • http://groceries.iceland.co.uk
  • www.ocado.com/webshop/startWebshop.do
  • www.aldi.co.uk
  • https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/index.htm​
  • food.coop.co.uk




https://www.qdstores.co.uk

http://www.wilko.com

www.therange.co.uk


https://www.poundland.co.uk

http://www.hamleys.com
http://www.thetoyshop.com
https://forbiddenplanet.com



http://www.asos.com

http://www.dorothyperkins.com/?geoip=home

http://www.next.co.uk

www.topman.com/?geoip=home

https://www.primark.com/en/homepage

https://www.primarkonlineshop.net

https://www.zara.com/uk/

https://www.carphonewarehouse.com


​https://www.clarks.co.uk
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CARBOOT SALE DIRECTORY

MARKET STALL DIRECTORY


www.etsy.com/uk

https://folksy.com

www.spreadshirt.com

www.artfire.com

www.zazzle.com

www.cafepress.co.uk

www.gumtree.com



USA
  • https://www.consumerworld.org/pages/bargains.htm
  • ​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenBazaar
  • https://www.openbazaar.org


SPAIN
  • https://www.elcorteingles.es
  • http://www.tendalia.com
  • https://www.decathlon.es
  • https://www.mercadoactual.es
  • https://www.pccomponentes.com
  • ​http://www.leroymerlin.es
  • https://www.mediamarkt.es
  • https://www.aki.es/aki
  • https://www.amazon.es
  • https://www.casadellibro.com
  • https://www.iberlibro.com
  • www.fnac.es
  • https://www.zara.com/es/
  • www.dia.es/compra-online/
  • https://www.alcampo.es/compra-online/
  • www.carrefour.es
  • www.compraonline.grupoeroski.com/?utm_source=eroski.es&utm_campaign=home_capa_enlace_superior&utm_medium=referral
  • http://es.privalia.com/public/
  • https://www.rebajasvip.com/Info/
  • https://www.eltenedor.es/ciudad/madrid/328022?cc=16774-c1d&gclid=CK7p7sOapc4CFVTNGwodGWwHlQ
  • https://www.restaurantes.com
 
  • https://www.skyscanner.es
  • https://www.kayak.es
  • https://www.expedia.es
  • ​https://www.halconviajes.com
  • https://www.phonehouse.es
  • http://www.supersonido.es