Shopping Discounts

Real People, Real Deals

Sierra Outfitters is the premier on-line retailer. We recently received a letter from Michelle Hunter of Salt Lake City: "Sierra Outfitters is my favorite place to buy on the internet for so many reasons. First off, they have an excellent return policy: I have never had a problem in making a return or an exchange. Secondly, they have the best prices you can find. I recently bought a suede jacket for my husband for $80. Here in Utah, the cheapest price I could find in the stores for the same thing was over $150. It was his favorite Christmas present this year. I buy all my husband's work clothes at Sierra Outfitters. Some of the Carhart items sell for less thank half the price they do in the stores. My husband is in Construction, and the kids ride dirt bikes- we need the toughest clothing available. Lastly, I really like the women's selection that Sierra Outfitters carries. It is so affordable, and they have an amazing selection of workout clothes too. Try them out, they are my favorite store!" Thanks, Michelle!

Target is by far the leading retailer online for household items. The are also one of our "Certified Free Shipping" store- check their web site for free shipping specials. One of our readers write in: "We are pretty new to Online Shopping: Last year was the first time we really started to buy things over the internet, so when my wife started buying the things we normally get from Target online, I was happy because I knew we could trust in the Target Brand. You will never catch us in a Walmart!" From Mike Vernon, Denver Colorado

Overstock.com has partnerships with many leading name-brand companies. Because of these relationships, we are able to buy products at significant discounts, which then allow us to pass these incredible savings on to you. Here are a few examples of how we do this:

Overproduced Products
Each year manufacturers estimate how many products they will sell. Many times they overestimate and produce too many products. The manufacturer is forced to liquidate these excess products. We purchase these products at below-wholesale costs and then pass the savings on to you.
Cancelled Orders
Store managers frequently change the products they sell in their stores. As a result, they often cancel orders they have with manufacturers. The manufacturers are forced to liquidate these excess products. We purchase these products at below-wholesale costs and then pass the savings on to you.
Company-Specific Issues
A company may be downsizing, moving facilities, or just need to reduce its inventory for any number of reasons. The company is willing to sell the products for less than it normally would (often below its cost) to get rid of the products quickly. We purchase these products and pass the savings on to you.

A personal letter from Richard Thalheimer, founder and CEO of Sharper Image: "I started this business in 1977 for one big reason — to have fun! Our company's mission is to share this enthusiasm — to share the fun of discovering all kinds of exciting, well-designed and technologically advanced products. As The Sharper Image has grown, my passion for new products has grown, too, and today, we are an international icon of innovation — a unique kind of specialty retailer that represents the highest standards of customer service." Thanks, Richard! We also have a letter from Tony Smith of Springfield, Illinois: "Every Year, we look forward to the gifts we receive that are from the Sharper Image. From air cleaners to telescopes, they have a gift for everyone. Their return policy is excellent!"