A newbie may have a whole host of questions related to selection, security, exchange and return. Let's try to understand the intricacies of online shopping.
Why is it cheaper on the Internet?
Popular rumor says that on the Internet you can buy everything cheaper than in regular stores. Is it so? Imagine that you have come to a large store with many display windows, fitting rooms and sales assistants. Shopping is a pleasure if not for the high prices. Rent of space, salaries of employees, utility bills - all this is included in the purchase price. Even the same thing in the center and on the outskirts of the city costs differently. Therefore, we can conclude that prices on the Internet are lower than in conventional stores. After all, the owner of a virtual store only needs to take care of the development of the resource, and a simple warehouse is also suitable for storing goods - no showcases, no expensive equipment, no staff are needed. With the lower cost of running a store, Internet business owners can set competitive prices.
Choice
If you're new to online shopping, there are two rules to follow.
- First, choose what you want from a regular store, and then order the same item online. This is especially true for large purchases (for example, furniture), when you need to see the color and texture in person, and not in the picture.
- As for the sizes of clothes and shoes, the sites have a guide on how to determine your parameters to the millimeter, so an error is almost impossible.
Price with a trick
You paid for the purchase with a card, but you were charged more than you expected? You may not have paid attention to how much shipping costs. To avoid fraudsters, choose a cash-based courier delivery method. Over time, you will figure out which resources you can trust, and you will be able to pay with a bank card.
Safety
Many consumers are afraid of online shopping, worried that they will not be able to return or exchange an item if it does not fit. Or worse - you order one, and they will send you a completely different one by mail. Please note that online purchases are subject to the same consumer protection rules as products purchased from regular retail outlets.
It is worth avoiding online stores that do not have the opportunity to leave comments under the product or otherwise find out customer reviews - these can be scammers.
