A Amazon. The household name in online stores is now much more than just a book shop offering music, gifts and videos and more. Good service, punctuality and range of goods plus they send out gift wrapped if ordered. www.amazon.com.

BBeeb. The Internet shopping service from the BBC has the added benefit of shopping guides with impartial advice. www.beeb.com.

C Customs. Before buying from abroad, check out where you stand with tax - you could be liable when your goods arrive. www. hmce.gov.uk.

D Domain name. Give somebody their own website name for Christmas. Find out more about how to go about it at www.domainnamebuyersguide.com.

E Electrical goods. Check out the prices on hi-fis, MP3 players, DVDs, televisions and even domestic appliances. Delivery is free as well.

www.electricaldiscountuk. co.uk.

F Fridge magnets. If there is a particular fridge magnet you are looking for it could be here. Magnets ranging from animals to classic television shows are on offer. www.fridgedoor.com.

GGift inspiration. All sorts of ideas for those difficult to buy for people. Some unusual novelties such as mini boules and floating iceberg penguin photoclips. www.giftinspiration.com

HHandmade chocolates. Created on the romantic Scottish Isle of Mull, the Tobermory Chocolate factory has some special Christmas offers including festive eggs, Santas and a boxed kilo of chocolates of your choice, mugs and hot chocolate. www.tobchoc.co.uk

I Interflora. An online version of the high street service. With prices ranging from £12.50 for a single red rose to £45 . www.interflora.co.uk.

J Jungle. One of the biggest names in Internet shopping, selling competitions, games and other goods for tech junkies. www.jungle.com

KKelkoo. The price comparison site with the memorable if controversial television advertisements "Comparing is natural". www.kelkoo.com.

L Lastminute. The website which prompted amazing amounts of column inches in the printed press agonising over the state of e-commerce and featuring photographs of its female co-founder. Sells cut price holidays, tickets and gifts. www.lastminute.com.

MMusic. Lots of music for sale and also news and reviews of your potential purchase. www.music365.com.

NNeed a present? Well we all need them at Christmas and this site promises "funky gifts". Those currently on offer include spiky Christmas tree lamps and goldfish shower curtains. www.needapresent.co.uk

OOnline auctions. There are plenty of auction sites on the web where you might just find that bargain collectable your have always been looking for. At FS Auctions bidding starts at £1 even for large items such as Internet televisions. www.fsauctions.co.uk.

P Past Times. The online version of the high street nostalgia store. Everything from Venetian Harlequins to liqueur chocolates.

www.past-times.com

QQVC. Standing for Quality, Value and Convenience, this American site sells everything from portable heaters to Happy Holidays Velvet Pants. www.qvc.com

RReward. Get something back for spending your cash with web rewards. After joining up you will get points to spend in the reward shop. The site has just launched a text message reward scheme where you can buy goods ranging from helicopter flying lesson and white water rafting and for a million WebRewards, a private island. www.webrewards.co.uk.

SShoppersworld. The virtual shopping mall at our own group of "thisis" web sites. The mall hosts smaller specialist shops from the region. The North-East's mall can be found at www.shoppersworld.co.uk/ne

TToy Chest. Quality toys from this family run company which can usually dispatch toys within 24 hours. www.toychest.co.uk.

UUkool. Describes itself as the "home of the most exciting gadgets, gizmos and collectibles that you always wanted" will probably appeal to teenage boys or sci-fi fans. www.ukool.com

V Vouchers. The recently launched flex-e-vouchers are gift vouchers which can be used both online and in the High Street at a wide range of outlets. www.flex-e-vouchers.com.

WWorth a glance. Lots on offer but the stock changes regularly. Also take orders by phone and fax and claim to despatch all orders on the next working day. www.worthaglance.com

Xxe.net/ucc. The currency conversion site which is useful to have on hand when shopping on overseas sites.

YYoYos. The toy that never seems to lose favour can be brought at this site where fans can also get tips on tricks and questions. There is even a yoyo chat room. www.yoyouniverse.com.

Z Zoom. Comprehensive site with plenty of shopping, festive offers, competitions and e-cards which prompt a donation to children's charities with each one sent. www.zoom.co.uk.