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7 Things All Online Shoppers Should do
Published: 07/08/2010
1)Start with price-comparison sites. No matter what you’re buying, always check at least two or three pricecomparison sites.
2)Comb through product reviews to zero in on the best buy for you. Buyers who have used a product can tell you whether that lint roller actually gets the fur off your sweater or warn you
that the Pilates machine will fall apart after a few months.
3)Shop the stores. Don’t assume that the price you see online is the best deal around. Try calling or visiting local stores if you have the time
4)Put away the checkbook. Never pay by check or money order when buying online. If something goes wrong, the seller has your money and the onus is on you to try to get it back.
5)Check seals of approval. Those little symbols at the bottom of a Web page can help you determine if a site is legit. Hacker Safe (now McAfee Secure) and VeriSign Secured attest to a site’s security; TRUSTe certifies that a site meets its minimum privacy standards.
6)Get a rebate. Even if you’ve found a rock-bottom price, you can cut it even more by scoring a rebate.
7) Watch for red flags. If the site has typos, misspellings, or a URL that ends in .CN, .RO, .RU, or some other odd suffix, or only accepts checks, click someplace else! It could be a scam.