Looking for cheap Web tools can be like wandering through an old-fashioned weekend flea market. It's chaotic, confusing, and disorganized, but good bargains await if you're willing to scout around a little. We've compiled a list of low-cost resources to help you start your search.

Prices quoted are list as of early 1997. Note that prices, especially for hardware, tend to drop over time, so if you don't need a tool right away, try to wait. You may find a better deal in a few months.

hardware tools
scanners
digital cameras

software tools
HTML editors
HTML add-ons
image editors
GIF animation builders

software and information archives
image and animation archives
sound archives
Java, JavaScript, and ActiveX sites