ONLINE TUTORIALS

The Useful Web: Online Shopping

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Why Buy on the Internet?

Security Tips

Websites to Avoid: Warning Signals

Alternative Payment Methods

Using a Search Engine

Product Reviews

Shopping Websites

Other Resources

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Why buy on the Internet?

 1. Convenience

Web sites are open and available for browsing and ordering 24 hours a day, seven days a week from any location where you have Internet access.  There are no parking problems or adverse weather conditions nor are there crowded stores to contend with.

2. Choice

The number of items and services being sold is enormous and ranges from airplanes to islands and everything in between.

3. Price

You are likely to find lower prices than in regular stores because of the number of websites that are available that want your business. Price comparison sites are also prevalent where prices asked by different retailers for an item of merchandise can be found and compared.  An example of a price comparison site is http://www.bottomdollar.com./

 

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