EDIT: I forgot to mention, the post that inspired me so much was http://www.handsomeorhandy.com/?p=183. Check out his page for some really interesting reads!
I am by no means frugal. I bought a 47″ TV with my first paycheck last year.. and I continue to buy things I don’t need (laptop, motorcycle?). When it comes to paying for things I don’t skip a beat when I can get an amazing deal.
Think of all the things you currently own and how much you could have saved with a bit of quick thinking and a bit more research.
1. The first thing you could do when buying something is wait a day before you buy it if you can. Chances are you might find a better deal or realize you don’t want it at all.
2. Compare prices. Alot of the time I will check out an item at a store that I like, then either use my cellphone or wait until I get home to compair the prices. Using Froogle (I refuse to call it shopping google.) check who has it and what they are selling it for. Make sure you factor in shipping. Sometimes its just more cost effective to just buy it locally even if you are paying for stocking fees.
3. Look for coupons. I don’t have a specific coupon site, but whenever I find something I like I automatically find a coupon through google to either get free shipping or some percent off. If there isn’t one available (there usually always is) try putting that item in your “wish list” or put it in your shopping cart, and close the window. A Lot of shops have this new feature that I love that says basically,
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buy it.” It happened just last week at leatherup.com. I found a 15% off coupon however that I used instead. 
4. Check for random deals. I love slickdeals.net and woot.com both of which allow you to get great deals on items. Make sure to check out there forums for a lot of insider info on free items and discount items.
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