Really useful shopping sites

In our previous article, we explained the "how-tos" of e-shopping. Now that you've become familiar with the more intricate aspects of online trade, it's time to take a better look at what's on offer in the great digital yonder. Fortunately for Singaporeans, the online shopping scene has improved a lot, and e-tailing is beginning to offer consumers the convenience and information they need to make smart purchases.

Here, we've identified 16 sites that should interest shopperholics, and those who have taken to online shopping thanks to SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome).

Cool electronics
Minidiscs, MP3 and DVD players are just some of the ultra-hip gadgets you can find and buy online.

Toys, books and other trinkets
With online bookstores, your favorite titles are now just a keyboard away. But if you're more the playful sort, ahem, a bit of fluff and leather may better suit your fancy.

Bargains corner
Anything goes if the price is right. Have a blast auctioning used items, buying branded goods and bargaining for cheap airplane tickets at these unique online trading locations.

Music and videos
Sick of renting stale VHS movies? Don't bother getting off your butt. If you're looking for a healthy selection of music CDs or DVD movies, these e-tailers will deliver directly to your doorstep.