How Much Money Can You Save by Comparison Shopping?​​

 

Everyone knows that prices can vary among retailers, but by how much? To find out, I collected posted prices for popular products at different online and brick-and-mortar stores. (Prices were gathered within a brief window in August and September and may have since changed; shipping costs were excluded.) The results are clear: A little research can save you a lot! ​

​PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer (7-Quart)​

Price spread: $70

​T. J. Maxx: $100​

Macy’s: $140​

Wards.com: $160​

Kohls.com: $170​

Hunter Boots (Women’s Original Tall)​

Price spread: $93​

​Sears.com: $67​

HunterBoots.com: $99​

Zappos.com: $150​

DSW: $160​

ProForm Carbon CX Exercise Bike​

Price spread: $1,499​

​BestBuy.com: $500​

Dick’s Sporting Goods: $600​

IndoorCyclery.com: $999​

TheWearablesStore.com: $1,999​

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Men’s Lucky Jeans (121 Slim Straight)​

Price spread: $64​

​​T. J. Maxx: $35​

Men’s Wearhouse: $60​

LuckyBrand.com: $83​

Amazon: $99​

Skullcandy Indy Evo True Wireless Earbuds​

Price spread: $42​

​eBay: $38​

OfficeSupply.com: $50​

Verizon.com: $70​

ATT.com: $80​

​Conair Infiniti Pro Smooth and Wave​

Save up to 75 percent​

​Mercari: $35​

Amazon.com: $54​

Target: $55​

eBay: $68​

Conair.com: $138​

​​​​​Kipling Asseni Mini Printed Tote Bag (Blue Geo Print)​

Save up to 27 percent​

​Dressinn: $69​

eBay: $71​

Walmart.com: $71​

Macys.com: $94​

Kipling.com: $94​

Lisa Lee Freeman, a consumer and shopping expert, was founder and editor in chief of ShopSmart magazine from Consumer Reports.