This article has twelve tips for shopping on line - explicitly for Cyber Monday, but also for other online shopping.
Here are the first three tips:
- "Know who you're dealing with. Deal with well-known online sellers as much as you can. If you’re trying out a retailer you are unfamiliar with, at least confirm the online seller's physical address and phone number before you buy. It comes in handy if you have questions or problems later.
- Know what you're buying. Read the seller's description of the product and (even though it can be painful), the fine print.
- Check out the terms and conditions. Can you return the item for a refund if you're not satisfied? Who pays the shipping costs? Is there a restocking fee? Print and save records of your online transactions, including all emails to and from the seller."
(From 1 above) There are sites that imitate real sites. There are sites that imitate Amazon.com - and other major etailers. (Note - references exist for the terms "etailer" and "e-tailer" - meaning an electronic retailer company).
(From 2 above) And ... the descriptions online are generally good - but you need to do your homework.
(From 3 above) And ... for the third tip, do get the terms and conditions!!! My wife bought something online - and after it didn't come for a 'long' time, she checked out the conditions and found that they etailer had a note that it could be up to 90 days for delivery!!!
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