Online shopping has never been more popular. The reasons are easy to see since buying online saves time and money. Before you hit the virtual stores, review our tips.
1. Always use a secure Internet connection when shopping.
Renowned sites use technologies such as SSL (Secure Socket Layer) that encrypt data during transmission. You can tell whether this technology is in use when you see the lock icon in your web browser window. Another way is to check the address of the web page you are accessing; It should start with "https". By the way, never send your credit card number via email.
2. Shop with businesses you already know and trust.
Many retailers now offer online shopping. One advantage is that you return the goods to your store instead of returning it. If you want to shop from a previously unheard store, do some research. Start with the Better Business Bureau. In addition, make sure the site lists the physical address, not in the post office box.
Finally, check to see if it displays impressions from consumer protection organizations such as the Better Business Bureau Online and Trieste, mentioned earlier. Keep in mind, however, that your own images do not make sense because they can be easily copied to any webpage. Clicking on the image should take you to the webpage confirming that the website is BBB or TRUSTe verified.
You can also see what other shoppers are saying about a particular merchant by checking out reviews on Bizet and searching with Google. Enter the merchant name with the keyword "scam". You may find some interesting results.
3. Look for coupons and other discounts.
Most online merchants offer you some money-saving discounts. To get a discount, you usually enter a coupon code in the order form. This is deducted from the total purchase price.
For travelers, many airlines offer weekly specials and e-fares. To find out about these discounts, sign up for the newspaper on their websites.
Before checking out from the website, take a few minutes to visit RetailManitat to check if there are any offers applicable to the retailer you have purchased.
4. Comparison Store.
The so-called shopping bots compare the prices of products on dozens of websites. You won't be surprised by the price range. Start from the beginning.
5. Be skeptical.
Beware of contracts that seem too good to be true. They probably are. If you have any questions, contact the merchant directly. Is the phone number not listed on the site? Then move your business elsewhere. Also, take a few minutes to research the site online, search the name of the website using the search engine with the word "scam".
6. Check the shipping cost.
Shipping, especially for next day delivery, can make the entire purchase price higher than what you pay at a retail store. At one time, many sites offered free shipping as a way to attract customers. During the holidays, except for those days, some sites still offer free or discounted shipping on select items, certain purchases, or with a valid coupon code.
7. Protect Personal Information.
All reputable sites should post a privacy policy that says what they do with customer information. Take a few minutes to review it. If you do not agree with the policy - some sites may sell data to third parties - do not make purchases on the site. Even if you don't mind, don't provide unnecessary information by filling out optional fields in the order form.
8. Review return and return procedures.
How can you return unwanted items? How much time do you have to get a full refund? Who pays for the return shipping? The e-tailor must answer. If not, call the merchant before buying.
9. Pay with plastic.
In the US, credit cards offer the same consumer protection, whether online or offline - you are only responsible for US $ 50 if your card is used fraudulently, and often the credit card company is not liable for any fraudulent charges.
An alternative payment option, especially for purchase from auction sites, is setting up an account with PayPal. You transfer electronic money from your bank account to your PayPal account, and then use it to make payments to merchants. This ensures that you only rely on PayPal with the details of your financial accounts and the online store you shop for.
10. Print a copy of your order for your records.
After submitting the order, you will get a screen with transaction details. Take a print out from a hard copy or save a copy to your computer as a PDF. Sometimes there is a link to a webpage where you can check the delivery status. You should also receive an e-mail confirmation detailing how to check the status of your order.
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| smart online shopping tips |
1. Always use a secure Internet connection when shopping.
Renowned sites use technologies such as SSL (Secure Socket Layer) that encrypt data during transmission. You can tell whether this technology is in use when you see the lock icon in your web browser window. Another way is to check the address of the web page you are accessing; It should start with "https". By the way, never send your credit card number via email.
2. Shop with businesses you already know and trust.
Many retailers now offer online shopping. One advantage is that you return the goods to your store instead of returning it. If you want to shop from a previously unheard store, do some research. Start with the Better Business Bureau. In addition, make sure the site lists the physical address, not in the post office box.
Finally, check to see if it displays impressions from consumer protection organizations such as the Better Business Bureau Online and Trieste, mentioned earlier. Keep in mind, however, that your own images do not make sense because they can be easily copied to any webpage. Clicking on the image should take you to the webpage confirming that the website is BBB or TRUSTe verified.
You can also see what other shoppers are saying about a particular merchant by checking out reviews on Bizet and searching with Google. Enter the merchant name with the keyword "scam". You may find some interesting results.
3. Look for coupons and other discounts.
Most online merchants offer you some money-saving discounts. To get a discount, you usually enter a coupon code in the order form. This is deducted from the total purchase price.
For travelers, many airlines offer weekly specials and e-fares. To find out about these discounts, sign up for the newspaper on their websites.
Before checking out from the website, take a few minutes to visit RetailManitat to check if there are any offers applicable to the retailer you have purchased.
4. Comparison Store.
The so-called shopping bots compare the prices of products on dozens of websites. You won't be surprised by the price range. Start from the beginning.
5. Be skeptical.
Beware of contracts that seem too good to be true. They probably are. If you have any questions, contact the merchant directly. Is the phone number not listed on the site? Then move your business elsewhere. Also, take a few minutes to research the site online, search the name of the website using the search engine with the word "scam".
6. Check the shipping cost.
Shipping, especially for next day delivery, can make the entire purchase price higher than what you pay at a retail store. At one time, many sites offered free shipping as a way to attract customers. During the holidays, except for those days, some sites still offer free or discounted shipping on select items, certain purchases, or with a valid coupon code.
7. Protect Personal Information.
All reputable sites should post a privacy policy that says what they do with customer information. Take a few minutes to review it. If you do not agree with the policy - some sites may sell data to third parties - do not make purchases on the site. Even if you don't mind, don't provide unnecessary information by filling out optional fields in the order form.
8. Review return and return procedures.
How can you return unwanted items? How much time do you have to get a full refund? Who pays for the return shipping? The e-tailor must answer. If not, call the merchant before buying.
9. Pay with plastic.
In the US, credit cards offer the same consumer protection, whether online or offline - you are only responsible for US $ 50 if your card is used fraudulently, and often the credit card company is not liable for any fraudulent charges.
An alternative payment option, especially for purchase from auction sites, is setting up an account with PayPal. You transfer electronic money from your bank account to your PayPal account, and then use it to make payments to merchants. This ensures that you only rely on PayPal with the details of your financial accounts and the online store you shop for.
10. Print a copy of your order for your records.
After submitting the order, you will get a screen with transaction details. Take a print out from a hard copy or save a copy to your computer as a PDF. Sometimes there is a link to a webpage where you can check the delivery status. You should also receive an e-mail confirmation detailing how to check the status of your order.
smart online shopping tips
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