Released on = November 2, 2006, 12:06 pm

Press Release Author = Diana Ratliff

Industry = Internet & Online

Press Release Summary = Author Diana Ratliff releases "The Insider's Guide to
Shopping Online", featuring 86 ways to save time, save money, and save hassle while
safely shopping online. Little-known strategies include how to comparison shop
online, find bargain prices, locate coupon codes, buy from liquidators and win
online auctions.

Press Release Body = COLUMBIA, MO November 1, 2006 - Busy holiday shoppers will
learn dozens of strategies for finding gifts online at rock-bottom prices in Diana
Ratliff's newly released book, "The Insider's Guide to Shopping Online." Though
published just in time for the holiday shopping rush, the ideas inside ensure
maximum safety and savings for online buyers year-round.

Ratliff's new book offers more than 86 specific strategies to show online bargain
hunters how to save time, save money, and save hassle, while ensuring credit card
security and maintaining their email privacy. Savings of up to 80% on popular
items such as electronics, furniture, toys and kitchenware are illustrated in her
downloadable guide, which is available at
http://www.InsidersGuideToShoppingOnline.com.

"The goal of my book," according to Ratliff, who has been buying and selling online
since 1999, "is to "de-mystify online shopping and give real life, step-by-step
advice on how to find exceptional bargains on the Internet." Nearly half of US
consumers (47%) plan to shop online this year, up from 36.0 percent three years ago,
according to the National Retail Federation.

Readers will learn:

* How to use online comparison shopping services for maximum savings.

* Where to find daily announcements of price reductions from online merchants.

* 5 non-traditional ways to find what you want on eBay

* How to verify that a website's online order-processing system is secure.

* Who to contact if an online order isn't correct.

* What criteria to use to assess the reliability of an online vendor.

* 12 tips for winning online auctions.

* How to save on shipping and handling

Online shopping has never been more popular, though many potential shoppers are
concerned about security, uncertain about the online buying process and bewildered
by the global array of shopping choices.

"The Insider's Guide to Shopping Online" retails for $27.00 and is available for
immediate download at Ratliff's website,
http://www.InsidersGuideToShoppingOnline.com.

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Notes to Editor:

Ratliff, who writes on a variety of topics and maintains multiple websites, timed
the release of her book to coincide with the holiday shopping rush.

Ms. Ratliff is available for interviews and can provide tips, articles, background
and commentary on shopping online. Call 573-234-6666 or email
DRatliff@InsidersGuideToShoppingOnline.com


Web Site = http://www.InsidersGuideToShoppingOnline.com

Contact Details = 801 S Johnmeyer Lane
Columbia, MO 65203
573/234-6666
diana AT insidersguidetoshoppingonline DOT com