Have you ever bought something online that comes with a price protection, only to find out sometime later that you overpaid?

But how does someone cull through the entire web checking prices? You can't!

So, check out free websites like www.priceprotector.com or www.refundplease.com and let them do it for you.

With www.priceprotector.com you cut and paste the product's URL and the price you paid should pop up. If the price of your item drops they'll alert you by email.

www.refundplease.com specializes in the 30 day guarantee on the price that www.Amazon.com offers for your protection.

But these sites only work with selected online e-tailers, so check out the list on the sites' homepages.

Also understand that neither site comparison shops other merchants at this time. They'll only protect you where you shop.

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