Cyber Monday: Find the Best Shopping Deals Online

(New York-WABC, November 27, 2005) (WABC) -- The Friday after Thanksgiving has become "the shoppers' holiday," a day seemingly devoted to hitting the nearest department store or mall. But "Cyber-Monday" is gaining in popularity as a way to tackle that gift list without even leaving the office. Eyewitness News' Sandra Bookman reports.

Black Friday proved to be a win-win situation for both retailers and consumers. Stores pulled in plenty of shoppers and shoppers walked away with huge holiday bargains.

But the buying frenzy is far from over. In fact the Monday after Thanksgiving has come to be known as Cyber-Monday, predicted to be the biggest online shopping day of the year as people head back to their desktops at work with shopping on their minds.

There are great deals on everything from toys to flat screen TVs. On top of great sale prices, online shoppers are drawn in by special cyber incentives including tax-free purchases and free and flat-rate shipping.

While letting your fingers do the shopping there are some simple ways to ensure you save. Total up your full cost before hitting the check-out icon, and know whether you have to meet a minimum spending threshhold to qualify for certain savings. Also, make sure you look for promotional codes that could offer even deeper discounts.

Here are some of the most used price comparison web sites: