The internet’s speed, convenience, and sheer enormity makes it a great place to shop and save money on many different things. If you’re looking to save a few bucks here and there, in a fast and convenient way, you should make an effort to buy the things on this list online instead of at the local store.

1. Books
The internet has revolutionized book shopping and has made it possible for book stores to run more efficiently and offer better prices than ever before. Online book stores usually have lower overhead costs than traditional brick and mortar stores, which means lower prices for consumers. Online book stores also offer much wider selection of books to choose from. Additionally, the market for used books is huge online. This is especially beneficial for students who don’t want to empty their wallets to pay for text books.

2. Electronics
Consumer electronics is another product category that benefits from the cost efficiencies of running a business online. An added benefit of buying consumer electronics online is that many of the bigger ticket items like TVs are bundled with free shipping offers which lowers costs even more. Much like books, there is a much vaster selection of consumer electronics online than in big box retail stores. If you walk into a Best Buy or Wal Mart looking for a mouse, you may only have a few to choose from. This obviously isn’t the case if you’re shopping online.

3. Computers, Hardware, Accessories
If you’re looking to upgrade your computer, the best place to find and buy the parts you’re looking for are online. Much like the other types of products on this list, computer hardware is both cheaper and in greater selection online than in traditional brick and mortar stores.

4. Plane Tickets, Hotels, Car Rental
Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, it is possible for average consumers to find great deals on plane tickets, hotels, and car rentals without the assistance of a travel agent. More and more tech savvy consumers are choosing to plan and book their own vacations online to get the most choice and lowest cost vacations available. If you’re planning to go on a trip in the near future, head over to your computer and find some deals online.

5. Used Goods
The internet is a great place to connect buyers and sellers of used goods of all kinds. You can find a vast array of used cars, houses, clothing, athletic equipment, electronics, movies, and books online at very low prices. The internet is the biggest garage sale in the world and doesn’t require you to drive anywhere. Used goods are nice and cheap online because they involve person to person interaction. Connecting two people in this way minimizes the middleman to your computer, instead of a store. When you buy from a business, the cost of labor, parts, shipping, and other expenses are included in the price. When you buy from another person, the only real additional price is shipping.