Auctions start at $1; potential for high savings (up to 80% off retail).

Highly reliable and legitimate for businesses, but it is not a consumer shopping site.

This is the official e-procurement system for the State of Illinois .

A major online marketplace established in 1999 that functions similarly to eBay.

A portal for vendors to find and bid on government contracts and solicitations.

Mixed reviews. Users often report winning great deals (e.g., $13 espresso machines), but many complain about items being damaged or missing parts .