From cutlery to a flat screen TV, it's always worth checking out what deals Argos is running as due to their buying power their prices are seriously competitive. Of particular interest are their deals on laptops and technology which are often too good to miss. Argos' Value range now has over 350 lines- perfect for student house essentials!

Bargain Crazy offers hundreds of products in a variety of categories including fashion & footwear, audio & electrical, and not forgetting PRICE PLUNGE where the price of selected products reduces over time to as much as 90% off the original retail price. Are they mad? Probably.

Marks & Spencer are one of the UK's top department stores with a substantial range of products available online. All M&S clothing and home products are available through www.marksandspencers.com, as well as some online exclusive products, totalling over 20,000 items. Product lines include, Womenswear, Menswear, Lingerie, Kidswear, Home & Furniture, Flowers and Gifts, Wine, Entertainment, Travel and Technology- that's right now you can even buy laptops at M and S!

They have speciality stores in 6 main areas. There is Seriouslysonic.com for MP3 and iPod accessories, Seriouslyphones.com for Skype, Mobile and Business Phones and Seriouslywired.com for Premium Electronics and Gadgets. On addition there's Seriouslygroomed.com for Male Grooming Products, Seriouslynuts.com for Novelty Gifts and Gizmos and Seriouslydriven.com for Car Lifestyle Accessories.

Swoopo is a UK auction site with a twist- pick up a Wii for just £9.17! We recommend watching the tutorial video to understand how it all works- it's a bit like a competition or draw really. Swoopo offer fantastic bargains on brand new video games consoles, consumer electronics, TVs, lifestyle products and white goods. The winners save on average 70%+ off the RRP of items sold on the site. There are hundreds of auctions running every day.

Very is a brand new concept in shopping that will offer customers loads of additional features and benefits such as social shopping, tips and advice plus a broader range of products and exclusive collections. You can exchange tips, share ideas, write reviews, find deals, and suggest new brands and products.

Register with freecycle and you could get your hands on anything from a pot plant to a king size bed. Freecycle groups match people who have things they want to get rid of with people who can use them- one mans rubbish is another mans gold after all. Check out the listings or post a wanted ad- if you see anything that takes your fancy you simply get in touch and pick it up. Simple as (and a lot cheaper than a trip to ikea).

Products include TV's, game consoles and even laptops! Co-op Electricalshop offers a wide range of products representing value for money.

At this time of year you're probably having to make quite a few purchases. Kelkoo is a fantastic site which can help you find, research and buy products online with confidence. You can compare prices and product features in seconds.