1) Some marketers secretly publish positive “independent” online reviews
to push their stores or products. Most online shopping experts recommend you
read at least 5 reviews from 5 completely different sites.
2) Read
PC Magazine’s excellent “11 Tips for Safe Online Shopping”. Number 2 is
critical and not known by many:
“Look for the Lock. Never ever, ever buy anything online using your credit
card from a site that doesn't have SSL (secure sockets layer) encryption
installed—at the very least. You'll know if the site has SSL because the URL
for the site will start with HTTPS:// (instead of just HTTP://). An icon of a
locked padlock will appear, typically in the status bar at the bottom of your
web browser, or right next to the URL in the address bar. It depends on your
browser. Never, ever give anyone your credit card over email. Ever.” http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0%2c2817%2c2373130%2c00.asp
3) Not sure how it will look on you? Several clothing web sites provide
a free no-obligation service that provides recommendations based on your
weight, height and personal preferences:
4) Don’t ignore pop-up windows that offer help. Most are real-time
real-person no-obligation assistance. Some of the most respected sites for
online assistance are: Nike, Net-a-Porter, ModCloth, Lands’ End and J.Crew.
5) Planning a major purchase like a new wardrobe or a wedding dress? Get
free help from a professional stylist at KeatonRow.com. The stylists do the exhaustive
search and are only paid a commission from the stores they buy from. There is
no upfront commitment for you to make the purchase.
6) If you’re on a small budget and have a smattering of patience, this site will alert you when the price comes down to what you can afford. The popular ShopItToMe.com tells newcomers: Once
you tell us your favorite designers and sizes, we'll take over. We'll work as
your personal shopper scouring the Web to find the items you love and send you
personalized e-mail alerts that feature the latest markdowns, secret promotion
codes, and VIP sale events.
7)
“Offering a variety of deals from our partners like Groupon, Restaurant.com, Amazon, GrubHub, eBay, LivingSocial, Google, Valpak, and others, we're on a tireless quest to help you make the most out of your daily life, so that you can work less and play more!”
“Offering a variety of deals from our partners like Groupon, Restaurant.com, Amazon, GrubHub, eBay, LivingSocial, Google, Valpak, and others, we're on a tireless quest to help you make the most out of your daily life, so that you can work less and play more!”
8) Sneaky – but ethical. Some of the more savvy online shopping experts
advise you place something in your basket, then stop right there and take a
couple of days off from the site. You may soon be surprised by an email
offering you a special discount for that item! Some online retailers do this,
but, sshhhh, don’t tell anybody.
9) Most online stores already know your ZIP code and of course, how much
you have spent on their site. If you’re in a wealthy ZIP code or have spent too
much already, the site may quote you a higher price for the same item than the
customer in the other side of town. Sometimes you can get around this by
clearing your cookies or shopping from a different web browser. Downloading
multiple browsers is easy and free. The most widely used ones are Chrome,
Safari, Firefox, Opera and Explorer.
10) Price-comparison sites can save you a fortune. Some of the better
rated and reliable price-comparison sites are
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