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Shopping and Selling Websites
How can you make a
good decision
when looking at
similar products
?
Comparison shopping is one of the best things an online shopper can do to make sure they get a good quality product at the best price.
Comparing multiple products on one or more websites
allows you to make a good decision. Some websites allow you to
compare products side-by-side on their site
.
You can also open multiple tabs in your browser and compare prices at several stores.
Small
store
vs
Well-known
store
When choosing where to make a purchase online, the
best starting place is businesses you know
.
Using a
well-known store
is usually the
safest choice
for online purchases. Because large companies are
able to provide more resources to make their website secure
, they are usually safer than smaller businesses online.
Large businesses will be better able to handle cybersecurity issues that come up with online transactions.
The w
ell-known brands focus on keeping their reputation
as a safe place to shop.
Large businesses will usually
have a clear and easy-to-find return policy and privacy policy
.
The
purpose
of a
“special, limited time offer”
One way that online sellers
pressure people to make purchases
is by using a timed offer.
When an offer pops up with a countdown timer it makes people more likely to purchase because they
do not want to miss the deal
.
However, nearly all of these “deals” occur regularly and do not really expire.
The countdown is
just a way of making the customer make a quick decision
.
Why
should you be even more
cautious when selling items online
?
It comes with a lot of risk to both buyers and sellers.
For sellers
:
Buyer
may
ask personal questions
or
talks about things unrelated to the item
you are selling.
For buyers
: Their
personal information
and
identity
may
not be protected
.
When making a
purchase
from a
small store
, what
can
you
look for
to
verify
the
seller
is
legitimate
?
Some things to look for when choosing a
website
to make a purchase
include a return policy
.
A
clear return policy that is easy to find
is a good way to identify if a website is legitimate.
The
return policy should state who is responsible for return shipping charges
.
It should also
identify items that can and cannot be returned.
Another thing to check is if the business has
a clear and easy-to-find privacy policy
that says
what they will do with the personal information
you provide during the transaction.
The
most important part
of a privacy policy is that it says the
company will not provide your information to a third party for any reason
.
It should also be
easy to find a physical address and contact information for the seller
.