Old standbys with fun extra features

AOL Shopping

(shopping.aol.com)

Check it out: New monthly specials.

The best ones are seasonal, like the Leatherman tools we found on sale just in time for Father's Day. Shop weekly specials and daily deals, too.

Blue Nile

Check it out: Design-it-yourself jewelry.

Create your own diamond earrings or even an engagement ring, right on your computer screen. Click on the "build your own" buttons.

Buzzillions

Check it out Local search.

Search for the best deal and find the item locally.

Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Piperlime, Athleta

Check it out: Flat-rate shipping.

Click back and forth among stores and create one order that's shipped to you for $7 no matter how big the box.

Google Product Search

(www.google.com/products)

Check it out: Wish lists.

Google, which helps you find products, reviews, and best prices, now offers a shopping list (froogle.google.com/shoppinglist) to help you keep track of things you need to buy and also to share your wish list.

H&M

(www.hm.com)

Check it out: Virtual dressing room.

"Try on" outfits online on those days when you don't feel like doing it in person.

RetailMeNot.com

Check it out: Printable coupons.

This coupon giant now offers more printable coupons, including local deals from Valpak and Restaurants.com.

Sears

Check it out: Group gifts.

Use Give Together-everyone logs on and chips in for that new table saw for Dad's birthday.

Shop.com

Check it out: Price alerts.

Find out when a coveted item goes on sale.

Zappos.com

Check it out: Shop with friends.

You and your pals can trade opinions about shoes you're thinking about buying and recommend alternatives. It's linked to Facebook and Twitter and automatically tweets about items in your "closet" as they're added.

This article appeared in Consumer Reports Shopsmart Magazine.