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E-commerce has opened the wide world of Internet shopping. It can be tricky to start, though. With all those options online, mall shopping might feel less complicated. Follow these tips to become a savvy online shopper.
1. Free shipping: Your best friend online
What’s one frustrating part of online shopping? Shipping costs. Sites might have free shipping based on the amount you spend. Pick websites with cost-saving deals and free or low-cost shipping.
2. Shipping time How long will you wait for your items? We love free shipping, but what if your package won’t arrive for at least 10 business days? Websites often have special deals for quicker shipping. Amazon Prime allows you to pay a flat annual fee for free two-day shipping on all orders. These options can often pay for themselves.
3. Pick trusted websites
When you shop online, you share personal data. Be careful with your address and credit card number. It’s worth making sure it’s a vendor you trust. Don’t buy from unfamiliar sites. Be choosy where you shop as you would in person.
4. Return policies
In a brick and mortar store, you often understand their return policy. There’s a receipt of purchase, and you can ask questions pertaining to exchanges and returns at the register. When shopping online, find the return policy. Websites don’t always permit returns.
Others charge a fee. Others allow free returns and send you return shipping labels. Impulse shoppers should consider websites with liberal return policies.
5. Options abound
Internet shopping isn’t only for tough-to-find items. You can shop online for:
GROCERIES | Shop for to-the-door delivery, or for curbside pickup
ALCOHOL | State restrictions might apply, and companies could restrict employee access of alcohol sites
COSMETICS | Sites offer expert advice while you shop
SHOES | Browse a larger selection of online catalogs than in stores
FURNITURE | Customize pieces with online design tools
APPLIANCES | Comparison shop brand against brand and retailer against retailer
AND MORE | Find clothes, home goods, books and more, from auctions, small businesses and big-box retailers
The multitude of options when shopping online might surprise you.
6. Coupons and codes
Coupons abound online. Find promotions advertised on the store’s home page before you shop. Discover coupons when you search the website’s name online. You might find a deal!
7. Shopping for gifts
It’s a snap to ship items to faraway family and friends when you shop online. Consider gift options such as wrapping and customized cards for a personal touch.
8. Other suggestions
Bid on items on auction at eBay. Check out Etsy for home decor and jewelry made by individuals for a homemade touch. Amazon carries nearly everything under the sun. iTunes has been an excellent place to buy music, movies, and TV shows to watch on digital devices. These websites should get you started on your Internet shopping odyssey!
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