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What are your best bets for online shopping?

WASHINGTON – When it comes to shopping, it’s hard to tell which websites have the best bargains.

Smart Money points to sites, such as , which offers a feature to compare prices as well as virtual shopping lists.

collects data on price fluctuations and can help buyers decide whether they should buy now or buy later – but users do need to sign up to use the service.

also tracks prices over time. The best feature: users can set alerts for items when they drop below a certain price.

Smart Money says will offer buyers the safest shopping experience. With big pictures and the ability to narrow lists by websites combined with the recent redesign, it’s a solid go-to.

lets shoppers narrow down their search categories to tiny details, such as the type of smartphone they need an accessory for or what color they’d like for a digital camera. The ratings aren’t that reliable, but the search options may make up for it.

For more information, visit .

²ÝÝ®´«Ã½’s Del Walters contributed to this report. Follow on Twitter.

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