Northville District Library

A collection of subscription databases, ebooks, and other online material paid for by the the Northville District Library or by the Michigan Electronic Library (MeL).

	Consumer Reports with Cars Best Deals Plus Search this trusted source for product reviews and ratings, including recommendations and buying advice.  Searchable sections include Home and Garden, Electronics, Babies and kids, Money, Health and Food.  Also includes extensive information related to buying new and used cars. This database paid for by Northville District Library.
	Angie's List – Ask at Reference Desk.  This database paid for by Northville District Library.

Websites

• Consumer.gov
  Link to consumer resources from the Federal Government

• Save Money
  Offers suggestions for saving money on the road, in your home, on health care, and on college tuition. from the State of Michigan.

• Consumer World
  Check an airfare, read a consumer booklet, check stock quotes, compare prices, and more.

Consumer Protection/Complaints

• Better Business Bureau
  Eastern Michigan Better Business Bureau

• Consumer Complaint Phone Numbers
  All-in-one subject directory of state & federal agency consumer complaint offices

• National Fraud Information Center
  Read the daily report, learn how to protect your personal information.

• Michigan Occupational License Verification
  Check status of individuals or businesses licensed

Purchasing/ Rating Products

• Consumer Guide
  Rates and  finds pricing  pricing for new and used motor vehicles, electronics, appliances, computer hardware and software, office equipment, housewares, and more.

• Consumer Search
  Reviews products, analyzes other reviews, and provides top-rated products listings from ask.com

• Epinions
  Provides unedited opinions and reviews from user members about a broad range of products, services, and travel destinations.

• Green Guide
  Features product reviews videos, blogs, and more for greener living

Online Shopping

• BizRate Shopping Search
  Rates and compares prices for items on many shopping sites.

• Coupons
  Find and print coupons for frequently bought items. Register for local deals.

• My Simon
  Offers price comparisons and product reviews

• Safe Shopping on the Internet
  A mix of legal advice and tips for online shoppers sponsored by the American Business Association

• Viewpoints
  A social media website  focused on helping consumers make smarter decisions.  They  specialize in building communities and having them share their experiences by writing reviews, blog posts, how to guides and participating in forums.

Unsolicited Marketing

• National Do Not Call Registry
  How to remove your name from telemarketing lists from the Federal Trade Commision

• Reducing Junk Mail
  How to remove your name from promotional mail lists from Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

• DMAChoice
  How to remove your name from promotional mail lists from the Direct Marketing Association