SLX vs. SLB

So today I thought I would do something a little different for you readers. I'm always telling people I know that if they're looking for something specific, the best place to find it is an online SL shop. There are 2 options that I know of. SL Exchange (a.k.a SLX) and SL Boutique (a.k.a. SLB), both require you to create an account with them that connects to your avatar. They each have terminals where you can deposit your lindens from the game directly to your account to buy online. They each also have an avatar that you can pay, and have the amount added to your account. SLB also has another method, where you get a wallet delivered to you in world, you rez it and it is connected to you. You can then "pay" the wallet to deposit the lindens in your SLB account (just search 'wallet'). SLX allows you to deposit USD by credit card or PayPal.
The first place is was the one I was exposed to very early into my gameplay was SL Exchange http://slexchange.com . I've bought a few things here in the past, but most of the time I use it like a resource guide to find things inworld. To receive and sell items you must first get a "magic box" from the website which is delivered to you inworld. You have to have this box rezzed to buy or sell items. You get great instructions on how to sell your items on the website. Note that SLX takes a commission of between 3-5%.
The second was SL Boutique http://slboutique.com. This one is a bit different from SLX. The search system isn't as refined and there are fewer items. However, SLB does not take a commission from the sellers and there is nothing to rez in world for buying, however you need a vendor to sell your items. There is also the easiness of paying a wallet which is why I joined in the first place. On the main page is also a button that allows you to find all the freebies available.

I think both have pros and cons, really it depends on what you feel more comfortable using, or using both. I have used both and will continue to do so. These places are great for shopping when you're stuck on a slower computer or doing something else at the same time, like working :).

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[A is for age] 22
[B is for booze of choice] Champagne, white wine, strawberry daquiri
[C is for career of choice] Travel, working on my certification now
[D is for your drug of choice] Caffeine
[E is for one essential item you use everyday] Deoderant (no, I'm not stinky)
[F is for favorite song at the moment] That shoes song from YouTube
[G is for favorite game] Second Life or The Sims 2
[H is for Hometown] Montreal, Quebec
[I is for instruments you play] Trumpet for 2 years in high school....
[J is for favorite juice] Freshy squeezed orange
[K is for kids] Only the furry kind....
[L is for last hug] From my hubby
[M is for marriage?] Yup, married May 27, 2006!
[N is for nickname] Kal
[O is for number of overnight hospital stays] 1
[P is for phobias] no phobias, but fears sure...
[Q is for quote] "Don't give me no lip, I got enough of my own" - Steven Tyler
[R is for biggest regret] Promising to see my grandmother and not getting around to it before she died.
[S is for singing] I sing everyday, whether its good is a matter of opinion
[T is for time you woke up] around 11 EST
[U is for underwear] I am wearing them...
[V is for vegetable you love] Tomatoes, but they're a fruit really...so avocado
[W is for worst habit] being judgemental
[X is for number of x-rays you've got] none for bones, only my teeth!
[Y is for yummy food you make] honey cake, and any "holiday foods"
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