(The Best) Places to Shop Online

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TOPSHOP.COM

When it's impossible to fly to Europe on a moment's notice to shop, there's Top Shop. They're reasonably priced, based in England and a little more upscale than your local Forever 21. They have everything from your hard-to-find floral leggings to trendy luggage. To TOP it off, students get 10% off all merchandise with over 300 new items featured each week.

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OOHILOVE.COM

Ooh I Love is a site where you can auction on high-end accessories, like Chanel purses or Marc Jacob wallets. What better way to snag a good pair of Dior earrings for some chump change? The items sell for unbelievably cheap (try $3.00), but of course, there's a catch. Customers have to purchase bids, which cost 99 cents a piece, with the bids in packages of 30, 50 or even 800. However, it allows you to own expensive accessories for normal prices and it actually works.

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ETSY.COM

It's no exaggeration to say that Etsy has almost everything imaginable for sale. Although this place is a hot spot for women, they offer tons of items that are all crafty and handmade. There are hundreds of vendors and one of a kind items that you can't find anywhere else. Plus, it puts money into independent artists' pockets.

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HALF.COM

EBAY is great, but the other site they run, Half.com, is even better. With deals you can't find anywhere else, you can get your favorite CD for a buck or a novel you've been dying to read for five. There's no annoying bidding involved, and plenty of sellers to choose from with different prices. However, the site strictly sells media and entertainment products.

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OVERSTOCK.COM

The name speaks for itself, Overstock.com is it's own empire with auctions, places to buy cars and even insurance, along with real estate and last season's pair of UGGs. There's an endless amount of products here, which is perfect if you have a lot of time and the patience to browse. Think digging through a Ross store, but only virtually. One thing the site offers is shipping that doesn't cost more than three bucks on any item.

Katie Cervantes

Live OC Magazine

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