http://www.extrabux.com/blog Online Shopping Insights, Statistics & Trends Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en "Valentine's Day is not that complicated. Give, and you shall receive," says Victoria’s Secret model Adriana Lima in Teleflora's sexy, seductive 2012 Super Bowl ad. With the growing commercialization of Valentine's Day and the help of florists, jewelers and chocolatiers, both women and men have set high expectations on gift giving. ... http://www.extrabux.com/blog/2012/02/how-much-to-spend-on-valentines-day-gifts/ If shopping online were a sport, getting the best deal possible from a retailer you trust would be like winning a gold medal. We know you're already a savvy deal hunter, but it's time to take your game to the next level. To get the best deal there are a ... http://www.extrabux.com/blog/2011/11/cheapest-days-of-the-week-to-shop-online/ Anyone who has ever stepped foot into a mall can tell you that men and women shop differently. When it comes to what we buy, how we buy and why we buy it, the gender divide is apparent. But what about when it comes to online shopping? Do age-old generalizations—ladies take ... http://www.extrabux.com/blog/2011/07/why-do-men-and-women-shop-online-differently/ Last month’s post about the best and worst states for online shopping sparked a spirited discussion about online sales tax. It also sparked a question: What would be the real effect of taxing all online sales? We used data from Extrabux.com to answer this question and shed some light on ... http://www.extrabux.com/blog/2011/04/the-real-numbers-behind-the-internet-sales-tax-debate/ Two of our most valued commodities in the world today are time and money. That notion is actually why we started Extrabux.com in the first place, to save online shoppers as much time and money as possible. We obsess over it. So naturally when determining the best places for online ... http://www.extrabux.com/blog/2011/03/the-best-and-worst-places-to-live-for-online-shoppers/ Private sale sites offer consumers high end fashion and home goods at marked down prices that will make your jaw drop. We pitted the 10 best private sale sites against each other based on criteria ranging from discounts to usability. When we emerged from this multi-site shopping bender, we put ... http://www.extrabux.com/blog/2010/10/best-private-sale-websites-guide/ I don’t like paying full price for anything, which is actually one of the main reasons I co-founded Extrabux.com in 2006 while in college. During that time I figured out a (genius) system that saved me about $1,200 per year on textbook costs. I have the textbook buying system down ... http://www.extrabux.com/blog/2010/08/simple-way-to-save-thousands-of-dollars-on-college-textbooks/ As you’re reading this, I’ll be rumbling along the interstate in a moving van piloted by my mister, a few miles closer to my new home in Nashville. So it’s pretty safe to say that I have travel on the brain and that I’m very much consumed with thoughts of ... http://www.extrabux.com/blog/2010/08/luggage-roundup-suitcases-duffels-and-bags-for-chic-travel/ Admission: I haven’t watched the eighth season premiere episode of Project Runway—yet. I’ve never missed a season of the show though, so rest assured that the July 29 premiere is waiting patiently on my DVR. While I haven’t checked out the new 90-minute episode (more Tim Gunn—yes, please!) or ... http://www.extrabux.com/blog/2010/08/shop-the-wall-project-runway-teams-up-with-piperlime/ Real outdoorsmen have no need for fashion or stylish outdoor tools, right? If they have two sticks to rub together, I’m sure they’re just dandy. But your average outdoorsy guy might appreciate some style-conscious gear. I know my mister certainly does. In fact, his fashionable-dude-meets-camping-expert persona inspired this selection of ... http://www.extrabux.com/blog/2010/07/stylish-outdoor-gear-for-the-nature-loving-guy-or-city-boy/