Overpayment. This "internet" thing was supposed to help sellers reduce infrastructure and communicate more directly with buyers, leading to reduced prices, and making everyone happy. What happened to that? Where are our savings? They're there, you just need to know how to look for them correctly.

1) Let go of what you know about shopping in person - Major brick-and-mortar chains may get you great prices in real life, but those same stores typically do NOT have the best deals online.

2) Buy from stores that don't have a physical presence in your state - The ones in your state charge you sales tax, while stores from outside the state or country don't.

3) Embrace the little things - Did you know that Amazon.com operates a search engine called A9.com and that if you regularly search there, you'll get a 1.57% discount on Amazon purchases?

4) Coupons, coupons, coupons - See all those boxes during checkout asking for coupon codes? They're not just for show. Did you know that Dell regularly runs coupons that can get you up to $750 off a computer? Many online sites run coupon promotions, either regularly or random, that can get you some hefty savings. They're not just small stores, either - we're talking about Buy.com, Overstock.com, Amazon, and more.

5) Price comparison sites - There are a few price comparison sites out there that are a good place to start out. Google even runs one. These can be great resources to see what exactly a good price on an item is.

6) "Hot deals" sites - Updated often, these sites point out specifically great deals on certain items at various sotres. Rarely can you beat the deals they profile.

7) Watch for rebates - Many online sites offer exclusive rebates that can make a mediocre price absolutely amazing.

8) Free shipping is a godsend - Some sites offer free shipping on a huge range of items. A $10 cast-iron skillet can quickly turn into $30 after shipping, so free shipping can save you a bundle.