5 Things to Consider When Shopping Online
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If you love to shop online but you not sure how to make the most out of it, there are some valuable tips to help you in this post. Although online shopping can feel like a bit of a minefield at the beginning of your searches, there are some methods you can follow to ensure that you are having the best possible shopping experience. Whether you are looking for hidden costs or reading the product reviews before you buy, you do want to make sure that you are not making a purchase you will regret once your package arrives. Keeping that in mind, below are 5 things to consider when shopping online.
1. Have You Shopped Around for the Best Price?
One of the most important things you need to consider when shopping online is whether or not you are getting the best price. Although it may seem like a good deal at first, you may find that there are several different sites that are offering the same product at a much cheaper discount. The best thing to do is search for the name of the item you have found, for example cheap Jordans online, then click ‘Google Shopping’ to reveal all of the sales pages. You will easily be able to scan through all of the prices to spot which one is the best value for your money. For help with this process you can also refer to the Guide to Using Google Shopping. There are a multitude of sites that offer various discounts for all sorts of retailers like a Target promo code or other sales promotions which are worth checking out before making an online purchase.
2. Is the Website Using Trusted Payment Systems?
If you are purchasing from a site that you have never used before, you want to ensure that they are using a trusted payment system. If you are unsure if the payment processing system is safe, you may want to consider purchasing the product from a site that you know has a secure payment system.
3. Are There Any Hidden Costs?
Although you may not realize it at first, there are often hidden costs when purchasing online. As you are clicking through to complete your purchase, these costs will not be added until the last page. In order to be alert to these hidden costs, make sure you take note of the total cost and then check to see if additional costs have been added since the beginning of the purchasing process. If you are opposed to paying these types of extra costs, you may want to consider searching for the desired product on a different site that does not include hidden charges.
4. How Long is the Delivery Time?
Another important thing to consider is the delivery time for the item you are purchasing. If you need the item to arrive quickly, you may want to shop only on sites that offer a next day delivery option. If the purchase is being ordered from an overseas country, delivery times are generally much longer than domestic deliveries. If you are curious as to standard delivery times from different countries, consult a guide to standard delivery times across the world.
5. Have You Read the Product and Company Reviews?
Finally, it is always a good idea to read product reviews before making a purchase. Not only will reviews by other customers give you a better idea of the quality of the product you are about to buy, but reviews are also decent indications of the trustworthiness and reliability of the company from which you are purchasing.
Do you shop online? What can you do to make the process as easy as possible? Let me know any tips you may have in the comment section.
Keeping it on the edge,
Shelbee
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I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.
12 Comments
Patrick Weseman
Thanks for sharing all of these great tips. Very nice.
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Thanks for reading them, Patrick!
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Shelbee
Karren Haller
Hi Shelbee, I love shopping online, I can shop and find the best prices and usually and almost always free shipping. Plus its saves me time and gas to drive, however, there is nothing like browsing in the store, takes the mind of other things. Thank you for your kind words and thoughts, I sincerely appreciate it!
Nice to have you drop by and share your blog!!
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Karren
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Karren, thanks so much for sharing your online shopping experience and tips with us! Free shipping is key for me, too. I hate to pay shipping! But I am definitely one who prefers shopping in a store. I like to touch and feel and try things on before purchasing. Although it is exciting when packages arrive in the mail, too. I guess I am just a regular shopaholic. I hope you have a wonderful day, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Lanae Bond
I love shopping but I know I have to be careful of scams and added costs. As long as you be safe and smart, shopping online can be fun! Thanks for sharing these tips!
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Lanae, thanks for sharing your experience with online shopping and what to be aware of! Have a great weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Lauren Sparks
I am often in such a hurry that I don’t take time to read reviews, but I am learning. Good tips. laurensparks.net
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I get that way, too, sometimes, Lauren! I am glad you found the tips helpful. Thanks for stopping by!
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Shelbee
Helen C.
I buy almost excursively online, even at brands that have a physical store near where I live. It´s easier and stress-less. My advice, apart from your tips, is always google the name of the brand and ¨discount coupon¨ before hitting the buy button, and you´d be surprised how often there are discounts available online.
And one more thing, if the website or product is totally new, let someone else buy first and leave a review, no need to hurry!
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Helen, thanks so much for sharing your extra tips! I forgot the discount code thing…I try to do that every time as well even if it is to just find free shipping! And yes, if it is a new website, I usually steer clear.
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Shelbee
Lily James
Thanks For The great Advice regarding online shopping, I found that big-name companies like Amazon, Flipkart work on hidden costs for a product, but shopping apps like ubuy, eBay, myntra working on a more innovative way to attract customers, because they need to build up their name in the era of shopping community. while I am shopping for any product through an online global platform I consider trust, company value, product review, and genuine discount code.
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Lily, thanks so much for sharing your insights into online shopping! This is really valuable information. I appreciate your kind comment as well! I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee