Auction sites have a lot more rules and regulations than traditional stores, and require a fair amount of input from you, the buyer. Make sure that you are familiar with all of the rules and regulations before you begin bidding.
Don’t forget to check the product manufacturer’s site as well. You may be able to save some money buying direct from the manufacturer instead of through a retailer. Not all manufacturers have their own online stores. There are a variety of sites that will collect prices from a wide selection of online stores and return a comparison.
Always read reviews of the seller and the product before making any purchases.
Compare the costs of different shipping methods. If you don’t need it immediately, you could save yourself a lot of money by picking a slower shipping method. Be especially wary of shipping costs from auction sites. These are set at the discretion of the seller, and unscrupulous senders may hike up shipping to take advantage of customers.
Many retailers charge restocking fees to process returns. This may be taken out of the amount returned to you.
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Secure sites will also have “https://www. example. com” instead of “http://www. example. com”
Try to use one credit card for all online purchases to help minimize the risk and keep any potential incidents isolated.
If you had to enter a password to join the network, then it is secure and your data is being encrypted. For the most security, only make purchase from a computer on you home network.
You can either print and file your receipts or save them digitally.
