Online Shopping Basics
What to Do if the Items You Ordered Never Arrived
The distance an order has to be shipped, can really impact how long it takes, as can the method. Depending on the Internet retailer you have purchased goods from, their site should have some information on shipping methods, and average times. UPS and USPS are the main carriers for parcels within the US, but larger items may require a different service. Before you make your purchase, check out their... [Read more]
eBay Safety
Without a doubt, eBay has become one of the most popular places on the Internet to find the unique, unusual, collectible, and practical. But is buying there safe? First, you have to realize that you are buying from individuals that have no connection to eBay except for using their venue to sell their goods. eBay as a company provides an excellent Frequently Asked Questions section about buying and... [Read more]
eBay Bidding Tips
eBay can be a great place to find bargains, or hard to locate items. It’s also a treasure trove for collectibles, unique items, and pretty much everything from used books to automobiles. You can get some excellent buys if you are a savvy shopper, but sometimes what you want slips away at the last minute, bought out from under you by someone who was a sharper bidder. Let’s say you’re... [Read more]
Keeping Track of Your Online Purchases
When you are buying things online, you need to keep track of your records or receipts, the same as shopping at your local store. You might consider creating a folder in your browser’s Favorites section, that will allow you to bookmark such things as the tracking page of vendors who offer that feature. Then you’ll be able to access it instantly when checking on the status of your order and... [Read more]
How to Save Time & Money Shopping Online
Sometimes it can seem like you don’t have time left for yourself, let alone chores like shopping. Between the kids, the family responsibilities and working, it can be hard to take any pleasure in gift shopping, and downright stressful to do the work needed to get the best buy possible on essential things. That’s where the Internet has proven to be so handy. It’s a shopper’s... [Read more]