Consumer Advocacy Links

MISCELLANEOUS
Consumer Reports Online - the magazine which is published by Consumers Union (an independent, nonprofit organization serving only consumers) provides product safety information, consumer ratings for many items, and more.
Consumer Search - site for consumers to research purchase decisions. Compiles hundreds of reviews for many products, then analyzes the reviews and ranks them according to the credibility of who wrote them.
Consumer World - product reviews, consumer resources, consumer agencies and more.
Appliance 411 - includes information about purchasing, service and repair parts.
Energy Efficiency Links - from the Iowa Energy Center.
PlanetFeedback - letter generator helps you write complaint letters and PlanetFeedback delivers it to the right person in a company. Register (free) and after the letter is sent, Planet Feedback helps by tracking responses and following up. Option to read others complaint/compliment letters and more.

DIRECTORIES
About: Consumer Advocacy/Information
Google: Consumer Information
Yahoo: Consumer Advocacy and Information

CONSUMER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Consumer Agencies & Organizations - links to federal, international, state and local agencies from consumerworld.org.
Better Business Bureau - provides consumer tips and allows you to file complaint online.
Organic Consumers Association - promotes food safety, organic farming and sustainable agricultural practices in the U.S. and internationally.
National Consumers League - private, nonprofit advocacy group representing consumers on marketplace and workplace issues.
Consumer Action - a non-profit advocacy and education organization.
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse - a nonprofit consumer education, research, and advocacy program. Includes information on identity theft and privacy.

PRICE COMPARISON
Price Comparisons - from consumerworld.org. Includes links to many different price comparison sites.
PriceGrabber - find the best prices for computers, electronics, movies, music, software, and video games.
NeoSeeker - powered by PriceGrabber.
PriceScan - unbiased guide for finding the best prices for books, computers, music, etc.
WebShopper - same as PriceScan with a different look.
C|Net Shopper - focuses on computers, software and accessories.

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Last updated: September 29, 2000