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NY officials: Shop smart, be aware of fine print

Quick ReadAs 'Cyber Monday' approaches, officials urge shoppers to compare deals, be aware of fine print

Amazon.com workers unpack items at the inbound and

Photo credit: AP | Amazon.com workers unpack items at the inbound and stow stocking area inside the 800,000-square-foot Amazon.com warehouse in Goodyear, Ariz. Online retailers hope the Web's convenience factor, plus discounts and deals, spur still-nervous shoppers to spend more on the Web this holiday season. (Nov. 16, 2009)

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — As New Yorkers load up their shopping bags and click through their favorite online stores, state officials are warning consumers to be cautious during the post-Thanksgiving shopping rush.

The state Consumer Protection Board wants them to understand potentially costly offers like warranty coverage and financing and to beware of less-than-stellar "Black Friday" and "Cyber...

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