Buy from a Known and Trusted Seller/ Store
Always prefer to buy online from a well known, famous and trusted store. You can find helpful information about online companies on internet and can also read reviews.
Get Complete Product Details
Make a call or use chat or email to get all the details about product e.g. brand, model, features, size, country of origin, date of manufacturing etc. Also ask them expected delivery date.
Warranty, Return, Refund and Delivery Policy
Ask your store for delivery, return or refund policy and any extra charges associated with it. Also ask for repair, warranty and return policy, terms and condition.
Keep Records and Receipts Save
Print or save electronically receipts and records of your online transactions to keep record of delivery dates and as reference for use in future in case of any mishap.
Visit Local Market
Before ordering a product from an online shop, you must check its availability and price from your local market. Sometimes same item is available in a market near to your home. In this way, you can save yourself from hassle of purchasing on internet, waiting for delivery and refund in case of any damage.
Also Check Prices in Other Online Shops
It is also a very good idea to check the price from other online stores because there may be difference in prices on different stores and you can get a good deal. Some stores announce sale on its items time to time while some offer discounts when you get their products in bundle offer.
Privacy Policy
Read privacy policy of the merchant and make sure that they will not use your personal information (e.g. Name, Email, Address, Phone Number, Credit Card Number etc) to any third party unnecessarily. Also provide them only that information which is necessary.
Use Secure Internet Connection
If you are making payments via credit card, look for https:// before website address and/or lock sign on the transaction page. This shows that the website is secure for online transactions. Look an example of secure browsing in the image below.
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